Tag: Conservative
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson To Quit As Conservative Leader, But Will Remain PM
Following a series of mass resignations by Cabinet members, Boris Johnson will resign as leader of the UK's Conservative Party on Thursday, but will continue as Prime Minister until later this year.....
UK: Rishi Sunak Wins First Round In Tory Leadership Contest, But Boris Johnson Puts A Spanner In The Works
Erstwhile Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, who is of East African Indian origin, won the first round of balloting in the British ruling Conservative party to choose a Prime Minister, attracting 88 votes. ....
Rishi Sunak Now Bookmakers' Favourite To Become UK PM
Rishi Sunak, of East African Indian origin, was on Monday being touted as the bookmakers' favourite in the British Conservative party's leadership contest. The winner will automatically become the UK's Prime Minister.....
Trump Camp Escalates Attack On Media
US President Donald Trump turned the power of the White House against the news media, escalating his attacks on journalists as "the enemy of the people" while his press secretary barred several news outlets from his briefing. ....
British PM Calls Snap Election On June 8
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday announced a snap General Election on June 8, seeking a stronger mandate in talks over leaving the European Union (EU).....
Next 24 Hours Could Decide UK PM Boris Johnson's Future
Boris Johnson characteristically came out fighting in the House of Commons, as his future as the Prime Minister of Britain hung in the balance following an investigation by a senior civil servant, Sue Grey, into partying at his office-cum-residence at 10 Downing Street in London damningly violation of Covid-19 laws at the epicentre of political power in the UK. ....
