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Liz Truss Leads UK PM's Race Against Rishi Sunak By 90.9%
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is leading the race to replace Boris Johnson as UK's next Prime Minister. Of the two contenders, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, Truss is heading the race by 90%, confirmed a local survey by Smarkets. Notably, released on August 1, the chances of Liz Truss has 90.0% winning chances. The leadership race was triggered after Johnson was forced to step down on July 7.
Tags: Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak, PM Race, United Kingdom
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Commonwealth Games 2022 Officially Proclaimed Open In Birmingham
The 22nd Commonwealth Games began with a magnificent opening ceremony at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium on July 28. Humanity, Destiny, and Equality are the three principles that the games promote through their three colors of red, yellow, and blue. India will be represented by 215 athletes competing in 141 events in 19 sports… read-more
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China Slams UK PM Contender Rishi Sunak For Declaring Beijing 'Biggest Threat'
China responded on July 25 to UK Prime Minister candidate Rishi Sunak's claims that Beijing is "the biggest long-term threat to Britain," calling the remarks "irresponsible." China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian responded to Sunak's comment by saying that statements regarding China, cannot address one's own issues. Rishi … read-more
Tags: China, United Kingdom, Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, beijing
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UK PM Candidates, Rishi Sunak & Liz Truss, Commit To Tackle Illegal Immigration
Britain's two prime ministerial candidates agreed to make illegal immigration a priority, with both supporting the government's policy of transferring people to Rwanda on July 24. Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are competing to become Britain's next prime minister. So far, the two contenders have disagreed on the timing of any tax cuts at a time when Britain is dealing with rising prices, sluggish economy, and growing number of strikes.
Tags: Prime Minister, United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss
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UK PM Leadership Election Down To 4 Contenders
After the third round of voting finished on July 18, four candidates advanced to the next vote round in the campaign to be the leader of the Conservative Party and succeed outgoing United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Rishi Sunak (115 votes), Penny Mordaunt (82 votes), Liz Truss (71 votes), and Kemi Badenoch (71 votes) are the four survivors (58 votes). The winner will be revealed on September 5.
Tags: United Kingdom, Prime Minister, Elections, Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson
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Rishi Sunak Wins 1st Round Of UK PM Election, 6 Candidates Advance To 2nd Round
Rishi Sunak, an Indian-origin former Chancellor, emerged as the strongest candidate to succeed Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and UK Prime Minister, topping the poll in the first round of voting with 88 votes. Other survivors are Penny Mordaunt (67 votes), Liz Truss (50 votes), Kemi Badenoch (40 votes), Tom Tugendhat (37 votes), and Suella Braverman (32 votes). The second ballot is set for July 14. The winner will be declared on… read-more
Tags: United Kingdom, Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson, Indian origin
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England Defeats Norway 8-0 in Historic Victory, Northern Ireland Defeated By Austria: Women's Euro 2022
Beth Mead's hat-trick guided England to a record-breaking 8-0 triumph over two-time European champions Norway in second group stage game of Euro 2022 on July 11 at Falmer Stadium in East Sussex. On July 15, England will play Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland was eliminated from its first major international competition on July 11 after losing to Austria at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton. On July 16, Austria will play Norway.
Tags: Football, Women's Euro 2022, England, Norway, United Kingdom
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UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss Announces Her Candidacy For Prime Minister
With Home Secretary Priti Patel perhaps announcing her candidacy, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has formally entered the contest for the Tory leadership. Foreign Office minister Rehman Chishti has also entered the race, bringing the total to 11 Conservatives seeking to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister. Several of the 11 Tory leadership candidates have outlined conflicting tax policies as a key component of their platforms.
Tags: United Kingdom, British foreign Secretary, Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss
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UK Political Crisis: Boris Johnson Steps Down As Prime Minister Of UK
Boris Johnson resigned as the leader of Britain's Conservative Party, on July 7. He will also pave way for a new Prime Minister to be elected. Johnson however, will serve as the Prime Minister till a new leader is elected. This has come after over 50 lawmakers resigned. A new PM is expected to replace Johnson in the early October.
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UK Health Secretary, Finance Minister Resign; UK PM Boris Johnson Declares New Name
Shortly after UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak and UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid submitted their resignation letters on July 4, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson appointed new UK Health Secretary and Finance Minister. Steve Barclay, the UK Cabinet chief of staff, has been nominated as the country's new health secretary. Nadhim Zahawi, the UK education secretary, has been appointed as the country's new finance minister.
Tags: United Kingdom, Prime Minister, Health Secretary, Finance Minister, UK Cabinet
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