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World leaders congratulate U.K.’s new Prime Minister Starmer on resounding victory

July 5, 2024 admin

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer stand outside Downing Street 10, following the results of the election, in London, Britain, July 5, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters Several world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday congratulated Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer after his Labour Party stormed to power…

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Brussels hails new U.K. govt but seen sticking to Brexit deal

July 5, 2024 admin

The EU on Friday congratulated Keir Starmer on Labour’s election win in Britain, with Brussels foreseeing warmer ties with London — though little scope to change existing post-Brexit arrangements. European Council President Charles Michel called Starmer’s victory “historic”, and stressed the EU and Britain “are crucial partners”. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen added…

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Scottish National Party’s ‘damaging’ U.K. election result hits independence push

July 5, 2024 admin

Scottish First Minister John Swinney speaks to the media at The Port of Leith Distillery, following the landslide General Election victory for the Labour Party, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Friday, July 5, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP The pro-separatist Scottish National Party was virtually obliterated at the U.K. General Election on July 5, suffering a devastating…

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Rishi Sunak’s campaign to stay British PM showed his lack of political touch

July 5, 2024 admin

Britain’s outgoing Conservative Party Prime Minister Rishi Sunak looks down as he makes a short speech outside 10 Downing Street before going to see King Charles III to tender his resignation in London, Friday, July 5, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Rishi Sunak’s campaign to remain Britain’s Prime Minister showed a lack of political touch….

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