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Meet Mark Carney: New Banker Prime Minister of Canada

29 Apr 2025

Former banker and politician Mark Carney has emerged as a key figure in Canada's pushback against populist politics. Through his leadership positions at the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, Carney has guided the nation through economic turmoil, providing practical solutions. His move from finance to politics assisted...

Canada Election: Who Can Face Trump’s Tariffs and Threats?

17 Apr 2025

The largest issue in Canada's April 28 general elections is not taxes, inflation, or ideology. It's Donald Trump. With the US President ramping up economic and territorial pressure on Canada, the election script has dramatically changed. The biggest issue now is — who will resist Trump? The two front-running candidates,...

Justin Trudeau Survives Another Confidence Vote Amid Rising Opposition Pressure

02 Oct 2024

Justin Trudeau, Canada’s prime minister, successfully navigated a second parliamentary confidence motion in under a week, as opposition parties pledged to support his minority Liberal government for the time being. In a recent vote, legislators in the House of Commons defeated a motion by the official opposition Conservative Party, with...

Priti Patel Enters Conservative Party Leadership Race

17 Jul 2024

Priti Patel, the former UK Home Secretary, has announced her candidacy for the Conservative Party leadership race. This came after being “urged to run” by fellow Members of Parliament (MPs), according to various UK media outlets. Patel, who has represented Witham in Essex since 2010, retained her seat in the...

UK Elections: Keir Starmer To Become UK’s New Prime Minister

05 Jul 2024

Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, is set to become the next Prime Minister of the UK after a significant win in the parliamentary elections held on 4 June. This victory ends 14 years of Conservative rule. Outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acknowledged the defeat and congratulated Starmer. Reasons...

How Do Exit Polls Work In The UK’s Unique Election System?

05 Jul 2024

As the UK polls close late on Thursday evening, Brits will soon have a good idea of who their next prime minister will be. The much-anticipated exit polls announcement typically takes place at 10 pm, providing a snapshot of the election outcome before all votes are officially counted. This long-standing...

UK Election 2024: 4,515 candidates, 650 seats and 98 parties

04 Jul 2024

The upcoming UK general election of 2024 stands as a crucial moment in the country's political narrative. With all 650 parliamentary seats in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland up for contention, the election will determine whether the Conservative Party, which has governed for the past 14 years, can maintain...

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Leadership Struggles

03 Jul 2024

Rishi Sunak became UK Prime Minister in 2022 amid turmoil caused by Boris Johnson and Liz Truss. His leadership has struggled to stand out from theirs. Born to Indian parents in Southampton, Sunak went to prestigious schools and later worked in finance and earned an MBA from Stanford. He entered...

UK Elections 2024: Why are Conservatives called Tories?

02 Jul 2024

Over time, the terms “Conservative” and “Tory” have become synonymous, with many using them interchangeably to describe the UK’s Conservative Party. However, their origins and historical significance are distinct and deeply rooted in British political history. As the UK election approaches on July 4, here's what they mean. The political...

UK Elections: The Labour Party Leads Polls Ahead of UK General Election But Challenges Remain

02 Jul 2024

As the UK approaches the 2024 general election which is to be held on 4 July, The Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, continues to lead the polls consistently since early 2022, with a significant 20-point advantage over The Conservative Party which is led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. However,...

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