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The Britons' new leader – strict and with a low profile

Fri 5 Jul 2024 17:23 CEST

Tough and maybe a bit dull – but also a ruthless negotiator who doesn't back down from tough challenges. The UK's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been given the ungrateful task of leading the country out of a severe economic crisis

The Music Industry Sees New Opportunities After the Election

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The Music Industry Sees New Opportunities After the Election

Fri 5 Jul 2024 10:19 CEST

After Labour's landslide victory in the British election, the music industry is urging Britain's new government to quickly implement measures to strengthen a sector that has been on its knees in recent years.

Truss loses her seat in parliament

Truss loses her seat in parliament

Fri 5 Jul 2024 09:05 CEST

The former Prime Minister Liz Truss loses her seat as a Member of Parliament, a position she has held for 14 years, after Friday's British parliamentary election. The Conservatives make a historic low election and a record number of ministers are ousted from parliament

Political Scientist: The Election Can Bring the British Stability

Political Scientist: The Election Can Bring the British Stability

Fri 5 Jul 2024 07:11 CEST

Labour's landslide victory in the British election can provide more stability in domestic politics, assesses political scientist Nicholas Aylott.

After the Election: This is Why the Tories Sank

After the Election: This is Why the Tories Sank

Fri 5 Jul 2024 06:44 CEST

Brexit agreement, party atmosphere, and tax relief. But also pandemic, partygate, and record-high taxes

Labour wins landslide - Starmer now Prime Minister

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Labour wins landslide - Starmer now Prime Minister

Thu 4 Jul 2024 23:01 CEST

Great Britain is heading for a shift in power after 14 years of conservative rule. Labour is achieving a landslide victory and party leader Keir Starmer is now elected as Prime Minister

Mbappé lashes out again: "Catastrophe"

Mbappé lashes out again: "Catastrophe"

Thu 4 Jul 2024 18:50 CEST

England and France are gearing up for the European Championship quarterfinals at the same time as elections are taking place in their home country. One national team doesn't talk politics – while the other is happy to speak out

The Brits are voting – Labour heading for a landslide victory

The Brits are voting – Labour heading for a landslide victory

Thu 4 Jul 2024 08:13 CEST

Millions of Brits are voting today on who will sit in the country's parliament. Labour leader Keir Starmer – who is tipped to become Britain's next prime minister – arrived at the polling station in London just before lunch

Scandals can topple Sunak in the election

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Scandals can topple Sunak in the election

Thu 4 Jul 2024 06:00 CEST

After partygate, mass resignations and then a gaming scandal: The UK's ruling Tory party appears to be heading towards a historic election defeat.

Advantage Labour as Brits Head to the Polls

Advantage Labour as Brits Head to the Polls

Wed 3 Jul 2024 18:43 CEST

The British politics has in recent years been marked by open conflicts and turbulence. At the same time, many Brits have struggled to make ends meet

British Election: The Sun Backs Labour

British Election: The Sun Backs Labour

Wed 3 Jul 2024 17:29 CEST

The tabloid newspaper The Sun backs a British government change. Media mogul Robert Murdoch's newspaper writes in Thursday's edition that it's "time for a new captain"

Polling Institute: 99 Percent Certain Labour Will Win

Polling Institute: 99 Percent Certain Labour Will Win

Wed 3 Jul 2024 02:06 CEST

Labour will most likely take over power in the United Kingdom after Thursday's election. The polling institute Survation estimates the chance of a shift in power to 99 percent

Sad pub statistics: So many are closing down every day

Sad pub statistics: So many are closing down every day

Mon 1 Jul 2024 19:03 CEST

The pub death is spreading, one of several depressing economic signals ahead of the British election. In England and Wales, 80 pubs are now closing down for good every month

Thousands of Doctors on Strike – for the Eleventh Time

Thousands of Doctors on Strike – for the Eleventh Time

Thu 27 Jun 2024 11:25 CEST

Thousands of doctors in England are going on strike on Thursday – for the eleventh time.

British Election Betting Scandal Grows Ahead of the Vote

British Election Betting Scandal Grows Ahead of the Vote

Tue 25 Jun 2024 14:50 CEST

The Conservative Party in the UK is withdrawing its support for two candidates. Both are being investigated for having placed bets on the date of the British election

Scandal Continues – Campaign Chief Investigated

Scandal Continues – Campaign Chief Investigated

Thu 20 Jun 2024 20:05 CEST

Suspicions that individuals close to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak bet on when the British election would be held continue to shake up British politics. Now, the campaign chief for the ruling Conservative Party has stepped down after he too is being investigated for criminal offences

Farage demands duel with Starmer

Farage demands duel with Starmer

Fri 14 Jun 2024 20:37 CEST

Nigel Farage sees himself as Britain's real opposition leader. Now the far-right's big profile demands to participate in the next party leader debate ahead of the British election

Ireland Strengthens the Centre in the EU

Ireland Strengthens the Centre in the EU

Fri 14 Jun 2024 11:05 CEST

Cool response to British TV duel

Cool response to British TV duel

Wed 12 Jun 2024 23:16 CEST

Rishi Sunak went up in Wednesday's TV duel against Keir Starmer, pressed to win votes. But the audience remained cool towards both party leaders

Sunak misses against Starmer no full hit

Sunak misses against Starmer no full hit

Wed 5 Jun 2024 00:20 CEST

The first televised debate before the British election presented side-by-side confrontations between predictable rivals. Neither Rishi Sunak nor Keir Starmer managed to score a full hit

Farage gives in to the election again

Farage gives in to the election again

Mon 3 Jun 2024 17:21 CEST

Nigel Farage jumped out of the British election, but is now standing after all. He is also returning as leader of the Reform Party