Rishi Sunak

UK: Rishi Sunak announces interim 'shadow' cabinet post election defeat

July 09, 2024 6:29 am

The move marks a crucial shift in British politics, with many senior ministers losing their seats.   

Victories, setbacks part of journey in democracy, must take both in our stride: Rahul to Rishi Sunak

July 06, 2024 11:44 pm

In his letter to Sunak, Gandhi hailed the former British prime minister's dedication to public service and commitment to the British people.

‘I take responsibility for the loss,’ says Rishi Sunak after his crushing defeat in UK elections

July 05, 2024 6:41 pm

Outgoing prime minister Rishi Sunak apologised to the country and said he had heard voters’ “anger and disappointment,” as he gave his final speech as UK's prime minister outside Downing Street.

UK general election: Record number of Indian-origin MPs elected to Parliament

July 05, 2024 6:25 pm

Indian-origin MPs make history in UK general election, with 26 members elected to Parliament, including Rishi Sunak, Priti Patel, and Suella Braverman, as Labour Party wins.

Labour Party emerges victorious: Key highlights of the UK election results

July 05, 2024 5:37 pm

In the historic UK elections, the Labour Party has won nearly 410 seats out of the 641 seats — an increase of 210 — earning a 33.9% share of the vote.

UK elections: Modi, Ukraine's Zelenskyy join world leaders in lauding Labour Party victory

July 05, 2024 5:04 pm

PM Narendra Modi thanked the UK's outgoing prime minister Rishi Sunak for his 'admirable leadership'.

Historic landslide victory for Labour Party: What should Starmer prioritise in government?

July 06, 2024 10:09 am

As an exhausted Tory party cedes office, the result speaks to the voter desire for renewal. Starmer's challenge will lie in articulating a positive vision for the future amid sluggish economic productivity and tightened finances

UK Labour Party sweeps to power in historic election win. But impatient voters mean big challenges

July 05, 2024 4:59 pm

Rishi Sunak has struggled to shake off the taint of political chaos and mismanagement that’s gathered around the Conservatives.

UK Election Results 2024 Live Updates: In first speech, PM Keir Starmer says Britain must rediscover its identity, appoints top team

July 06, 2024 2:24 am

UK Election Results 2024 Live Updates: In first speech, British PM Keir Starmer thanks predecessor Rishi Sunak, congratulates him for the achievement of being the first Asian British Prime minister. calls predecalls successor, Keir Starmer, a decent public spirited man whom he respects

Labour predicted to rout Sunak's Conservatives as Britain goes to polls

July 04, 2024 4:54 am

Opinion polls put Starmer's centre-left party on course for a landslide victory as voters turn their backs on the Conservatives following a period of infighting and turmoil that led to five prime ministers in eight years.

UK elections results: Historic mandate for Labour as 14 years of Tory rule comes to an end

July 05, 2024 6:01 pm

UK general election 2024: Voters cast ballots

July 05, 2024 4:21 am

This election potentially challenges the Conservatives' 14-year rule, as polling data suggests.

Week in pictures: A look at most compelling images from around the world

October 29, 2022 7:31 pm

Here are some of the top photos from the world this week.

Rishi Sunak set to become Britain's next Prime Minister

October 25, 2022 9:18 am

Rishi Sunak will take charge as Britain's first Indian-origin Prime Minister after an audience with King Charles III on Tuesday, a day after he was elected the new leader of the Conservative Party in a historic leadership run.

UK Election System Explained: Understanding The UK Electoral System | UK Election 2024

May 24, 2024 1:10 pm

UK Election 2024: As the UK gears up for its upcoming election, voters will elect representatives from 650 constituencies to Parliament. Each voter chooses one candidate, and the candidate with the most votes wins. A party needs at least 326 seats to form a government, with its leader becoming Prime Minister.