Watch: UK MP Bob Blackman Swears In: Balancing Traditions with Bible and Bhagavad Gita in Hand

11 Jul 2024

Conservative MP Bob Blackman swore allegiance to King Charles in the House of Commons on Wednesday, holding the King James Bible in one hand and the Bhagavad Gita in the other. On social media platform X, Blackman expressed his pride in taking the oath, stating, “Proud to have taken my...

Labour’s Historic Victory: A New Dawn For The UK

06 Jul 2024

In an unprecedented turn of events, the United Kingdom has witnessed a seismic shift in its political landscape. The Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, has secured a historic landslide victory in the 2024 general election defeating former PM Rishi Sunak and marking a new chapter in British politics. Cabinet's...

Labour’s Kashmir Policy Shifts Under Keir Starmer’s Leadership

06 Jul 2024

The Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, has secured a strong mandate in Britain, setting the stage for a new era in UK-India relations, historically strained by issues like Kashmir. Previously, Labour, particularly under Jeremy Corbyn, took a more assertive stance on human rights and Kashmir compared to other UK...

Finally, ‘Ab Ki Baar, 400 Paar’ Comes True, but in the UK: Tharoor on Labour’s Victory

06 Jul 2024

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor took a jab at the BJP on Friday following the Labour Party's overwhelming victory in the UK general elections, noting that the slogan "ab ki baar, 400 paar" had finally come true, but in another country. Before the Lok Sabha elections, BJP leaders had confidently...

UK Election Sees Record Female MPs As Labour Secures Historic Win

05 Jul 2024

The United Kingdom woke up to a new government as the 2024 General Elections broke several records. As Rishi Sunak’s Conservative party had lost with huge margins to Keir Starmer’s Labour party. Electing Keir Starmer as the new Prime Minister of UK, this marks Labour party return after 14 years....

As Labour Party Sweeps UK Polls, 4 Bangladeshi-origin MPs Get Re-Elected

05 Jul 2024

Several MPs of Bangladeshi heritage were re-elected in the recently held UK General Elections, all belonging to the Labour Party. According to The Dhaka Tribune, their re-elections demonstrate the Bangladeshi community's continued influence and significant participation in British politics. Notably, Bangladeshis account for less than 1% of the country's total...

Sunak Prepares To Exit Number 10 As Labour Takes UK Helm

05 Jul 2024

Following a major defeat for Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party, Keir Starmer's Labour Party is poised to take over in the UK, ending a 14-year Conservative reign. Sunak will soon leave his post at Number 10 Downing Street and return to his constituency in Richmond Northallerton. Unlike the US, where transitions...

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...

Keir Starmer Set To Become UK PM, Vows To Eradicate ‘Hinduphobia’

05 Jul 2024

Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom, as vote counts show a decisive majority for his party. Starmer's victory will end the Conservative Party's 14-year tenure under current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Starmer, a human rights lawyer-turned-politician, has consistently highlighted his commitment to...

First Labour Minister in 14 years, Keir Starmer Set to Lead UK As PM, Pledges ‘Country Before Party’

05 Jul 2024

When Keir Starmer took over as leader of Britain's Labour Party in 2020, the party was at its lowest point in 85 years after a big election loss. His main goal was to make Labour more likely to win elections again. Now, after 14 years of Conservative Party governments, Starmer...