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1 week ago
France politics

Inside France: Fantasy Paris, landmark laws and 'irritating' politicians

Political dynamics between Prime Minister and President in France can be complex.
Public popularity of officials can influence political relationships.
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2 months ago
France politics

Profile: The battle of France's young political hopefuls

France's newly appointed Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, 34, is the youngest ever - and first openly gay - head of the French cabinet.
Jordan Bardella, 28, leader of the far-right Rassemblement National, is positioning himself for the role of prime minister in the future if Marine Le Pen wins the presidency in 2027.
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2 months ago
France politics

Macron moves against lame duck syndrome with appointment of Gabriel Attal

Macron is trying to avoid being a lame duck president by appointing a young and dynamic prime minister.
Gabriel Attal is the youngest ever prime minister of France and the first openly gay politician to hold the office.
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2 months ago
France politics

The Debate - Succession? Macron picks Gabriel Attal as youngest French prime minister

France's youngest-ever president, Emmanuel Macron, has named Gabriel Attal, the country's youngest-ever prime minister.
Attal has held various political roles and is seen as charismatic, but the prime minister position in France does not carry as much power as in other European countries.
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2 months ago
France politics

The Debate - Succession? Macron picks Gabriel Attal as youngest French prime minister

France's youngest-ever president, Emmanuel Macron, has named Gabriel Attal, the country's youngest-ever prime minister.
Attal has held various political roles and is seen as charismatic, but the prime minister position in France does not carry as much power as in other European countries.
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France politics

Macron to name new French prime minister after Borne resigns

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to name a new prime minister in a cabinet reshuffle.
Education Minister Gabriel Attal is the favorite to succeed the outgoing prime minister.
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1 week ago
Europe politics

Theresa May: loyal constituency MP who lost Tory support over Brexit

Theresa May prioritized her constituency even as Prime Minister.
May faced challenges like a snap election and party in-fighting during her tenure.
East Asia Forum
3 weeks ago
Europe politics

Can Marape fashion stability in PNG? | East Asia Forum

Opposition files vote of no confidence against PM Marape, proposing Allan Bird as alternate PM.
Political instability in Papua New Guinea due to government crisis and looming vote of no confidence.
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Europe politics

Rishi Sunak admits still talking to Boris Johnson as he refuses to rule out comeback

Rishi Sunak still speaks to Boris Johnson and did not rule out bringing him back into the fold. Sunak said they worked well together before their differences led to Johnson's resignation.
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Europe politics

Gabriel Attal's real challenge will be to break French parliament's political deadlock

France's new prime minister, Gabriel Attal, faces multiple challenges in boosting the government's popularity and addressing voters' growing distrust of politics.
Attal is expected to continue Macron's shift to the right in an effort to appeal to conservative voters and counter the far-right popularity of Marine Le Pen.
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3 months ago
Europe politics

Donald Tusk presents his government to Polish parliament as he becomes prime minister Europe live

Sweden considers Poland a key partner for security in the Baltic Sea Region and support for Ukraine.
Donald Tusk's return as Prime Minister of Poland is seen as a moment of satisfaction but not guaranteed success.
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Europe politics

Poland's newly elected prime minister is to present his government and face a confidence vote

Donald Tusk, previously the prime minister from 2007-2014, returns as Poland's new prime minister.
Tusk faces challenges including restoring democratic standards, releasing EU funding, and managing the conflict in Ukraine.
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1 month ago
UK news

Keir Starmer will undoubtedly' be next prime minister, Humza Yousaf says

Humza Yousaf, Scotland's first minister, believes that Keir Starmer will be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom.
Yousaf has extended an invitation to Starmer to discuss working together.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Tories who attended Covid-era gathering should not be stripped of honours Gove

Michael Gove has said two Tories who attended a pandemic-era gathering at which staff were filmed apparently joking about Covid restrictions should not be stripped of the honours they were given by Boris Johnson.The Levelling Up Secretary apologised over the footage of an event at Conservative Party headquarters said to have taken place on December 14 2020 when indoor socialising was banned.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Gove disagrees' with Privileges Committee conclusion and will abstain from vote

Cabinet minister Michael Gove has said he will not vote for the report which found Boris Johnson lied to MPs over partygate because he believes its recommendation of a 90-day suspension was not merited.The Levelling Up Secretary confirmed he would abstain from casting a ballot over the Privileges Committee's findings that the former prime minister committed repeated contempts of Parliament.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Rishi Sunak calls on private firms to step up support for Ukraine

Rishi Sunak will call on businesses and investors to match Ukraine's bravery on the battlefield by stepping up support for the country's economic recovery.The prime minister will urge the private sector to help the country rebuild and recover in an effort to create a financially stronger, technologically advanced Ukraine.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Match Ukraine's bravery in war by stepping up support, PM to tell private sector

Rishi Sunak will use a summit in London to call on investors and businesses to match Ukraine's bravery on the battlefield by stepping up support for the country's economic recovery.The Prime Minister is set to say the private sector must use its vision to embrace rapid innovation that can be used to make the nation financially stronger and technologically advanced, No 10 said.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Boris Johnson accused of breaking yet more rules over Daily Mail job

Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium NewsUKUK Politics Martha McHardy Saturday 17 June 2023 10:00Comments Close Privileges Committee finds Boris Johnson misled Parliament Boris Johnson has been accused of committing a clear breach of the rules for failing to follow protocol ahead of announcing his new columnist role at the Daily Mail.
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2 months ago
France politics

Macron appoints gay French PM's ex-partner as foreign minister

French President Macron appoints Stéphane Séjourné as foreign minister.
Gabriel Attal becomes France's youngest and first gay prime minister.
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2 months ago
France politics

Five Things You Should Know About France's Young, Openly Gay Prime Minister - Towleroad Gay News

Gabriel Attal is France's youngest post-war prime minister at 34 years old.
Attal is France's first openly gay prime minister.
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2 months ago
France politics

Macron appoints youngest ever prime minister: Gabriel Attal, child prodigy' of French politics

Gabriel Attal, at 33 years old, is the youngest prime minister in the history of France's Fifth Republic.
Attal's appointment is seen as an attempt by President Emmanuel Macron to boost his term as he faces challenges in office.
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2 months ago
France politics

Who is Gabriel Attal, France's first-ever gay prime minister?

Gabriel Attal is France's youngest prime minister and the country's first openly gay prime minister.
Attal's appointment comes as President Macron attempts to renew his image amid political pressure from the far right.
LGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
France politics

France gets its first gay prime minister with Gabriel Attal

Gabriel Attal is the first openly gay and LGBTQ+ person to be appointed as prime minister of France.
At 34 years old, he is also the youngest prime minister in the country's Fifth Republic.
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2 months ago
France politics

France Has a Historic New Prime Minister. Here's What to Know

Gabriel Attal becomes France's youngest ever Prime Minister and the first openly gay person to hold the position.
Attal previously served as education minister and has a high approval rating among French politicians.
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2 months ago
France news

The Debate - Succession? Macron picks Gabriel Attal as youngest French prime minister

France's youngest-ever president, Emmanuel Macron, has named Gabriel Attal, the country's youngest-ever prime minister.
Attal has held various political roles and is seen as charismatic, but the prime minister position in France does not carry as much power as in other European countries.
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2 months ago
France news

How Gabriel Attal became France's youngest-ever prime minister

Gabriel Attal, 34, has become France's new prime minister and is expected to bring new energy to President Macron's government.
Attal's most pressing task is to rejuvenate Macron's government and appeal to disillusioned younger voters ahead of EU parliamentary elections.
France's far-right party, led by Marine Le Pen, has gained support due to economic issues and resentment towards the political class.
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
France news

Macron makes Gabriel Attal, 34, France's youngest-ever prime minister

Gabriel Attal is the youngest prime minister in France's history at 34 years old.
Attal is popular and seen as a savvy politician, having made a name for himself as education minister.
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2 months ago
France news

Who is Gabriel Attal, the French PM who climbed the ranks in record time?

Gabriel Attal has become France's youngest prime minister at 34 and the first openly gay leader of the government.
Attal is known for his formidable communication skills and ability to think and speak on his feet.
Attal grew up in a privileged background and attended prestigious schools, sparking his political ambition.
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2 months ago
France news

Macron to name new French prime minister after Borne resigns

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to name a new prime minister in a cabinet reshuffle.
Education Minister Gabriel Attal is the favorite to succeed the outgoing prime minister.
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2 months ago
France news

French PM Elisabeth Borne quits as Macron seeks boost before EU elections

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigns as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to rejuvenate his second term
Borne's resignation comes amidst political crises and public discontent over living costs and migration
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2 months ago
France politics

How Gabriel Attal became France's youngest-ever prime minister

Gabriel Attal, 34, has become France's new prime minister and is expected to bring new energy to President Macron's government.
Attal's most pressing task is to rejuvenate Macron's government and appeal to disillusioned younger voters ahead of EU parliamentary elections.
France's far-right party, led by Marine Le Pen, has gained support due to economic issues and resentment towards the political class.
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2 months ago
France politics

How Gabriel Attal became France's youngest-ever prime minister

Gabriel Attal, 34, has become France's new prime minister and is expected to bring new energy to President Macron's government.
Attal's most pressing task is to rejuvenate Macron's government and appeal to disillusioned younger voters ahead of EU parliamentary elections.
France's far-right party, led by Marine Le Pen, has gained support due to economic issues and resentment towards the political class.
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2 months ago
France politics

France's new prime minister, Gabriel Attal, is its youngest ever

Gabriel Attal named France's youngest-ever prime minister at 34.
Attal is France's first openly gay prime minister.
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2 months ago
France politics

Gabriel Attal is France's youngest-ever and first openly gay prime minister

Gabriel Attal named as France's youngest-ever prime minister
Attal is France's first openly gay prime minister
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2 months ago
France politics

34-Year-Old Gabriel Attal Named As France's Youngest And First Openly Gay Prime Minister

Gabriel Attal becomes France's youngest-ever prime minister at the age of 34
Attal's appointment comes as President Macron faces political pressure from the far right
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2 months ago
France politics

Gabriel Attal becomes France's youngest prime minister

Gabriel Attal appointed as France's new prime minister
Attal is the youngest and first openly gay person to hold the position
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2 months ago
France politics

Macron names Gabriel Attal as France's new prime minister DW 01/09/2024

French Education Minister Gabriel Attal has been chosen as the new prime minister by President Macron.
At 34 years old, Attal will become the youngest French prime minister in history and the first openly gay one.
WSJ
2 months ago
France politics

Macron Appoints Youngest Prime Minister in France's Modern History

Gabriel Attal appointed as France's new prime minister
Attal will become the youngest prime minister in France's history and is openly gay
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
France politics

Macron makes Gabriel Attal, 34, France's youngest-ever prime minister

Gabriel Attal is the youngest prime minister in France's history at 34 years old.
Attal is popular and seen as a savvy politician, having made a name for himself as education minister.
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
France politics

Macron makes Gabriel Attal, 34, France's youngest-ever prime minister

Gabriel Attal is the youngest prime minister in France's history at 34 years old.
Attal is popular and seen as a savvy politician, having made a name for himself as education minister.
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
France politics

Gabriel Attal's real challenge will be to break French parliament's political deadlock

France's new prime minister, Gabriel Attal, faces multiple challenges in boosting the government's popularity and addressing voters' growing distrust of politics.
Attal is expected to continue Macron's shift to the right in an effort to appeal to conservative voters and counter the far-right popularity of Marine Le Pen.
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2 months ago
France politics

Gabriel Attal's real challenge will be to break French parliament's political deadlock

France's new prime minister, Gabriel Attal, faces multiple challenges in boosting the government's popularity and addressing voters' growing distrust of politics.
Attal is expected to continue Macron's shift to the right in an effort to appeal to conservative voters and counter the far-right popularity of Marine Le Pen.
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2 months ago
France politics

The Guardian view on Macron's new prime minister: youthful optimism may not suffice | Editorial

Gabriel Attal is the youngest person to hold the office of prime minister in France at 34 years old.
Attal will also be the first openly gay prime minister in France's history.
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2 months ago
France politics

Who is Gabriel Attal, the French PM who climbed the ranks in record time?

Gabriel Attal has become France's youngest prime minister at 34 and the first openly gay leader of the government.
Attal is known for his formidable communication skills and ability to think and speak on his feet.
Attal grew up in a privileged background and attended prestigious schools, sparking his political ambition.
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2 months ago
France politics

Who is Gabriel Attal, the French PM who climbed the ranks in record time?

Gabriel Attal has become France's youngest prime minister at 34 and the first openly gay leader of the government.
Attal is known for his formidable communication skills and ability to think and speak on his feet.
Attal grew up in a privileged background and attended prestigious schools, sparking his political ambition.
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2 months ago
France politics

Critics say France's new PM is just a mini-Macron. But can he see off the far right? | Alexander Hurst

Macron's presidency has been met with general discontent in France, unlike the hysterical reactions he provokes in America.
Public dissatisfaction with Macron has been fueled by his use of article 49.3 to pass unpopular legislation, such as pension reforms.
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2 months ago
France politics

France Gets Its Youngest and First Openly Gay Prime Minister

President Emmanuel Macron has named Gabriel Attal, 34, as the new prime minister of France, replacing Elisabeth Borne.
Attal becomes France's youngest and first openly gay prime minister, and he is considered the country's most popular politician.
Attal's appointment aligns with Macron's aim to continue his disruptive and transformative leadership style.
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2 months ago
France politics

France Gets Its Youngest and First Openly Gay Prime Minister

President Emmanuel Macron has named Gabriel Attal, 34, as the new prime minister of France, replacing Elisabeth Borne.
Attal becomes France's youngest and first openly gay prime minister, and he is considered the country's most popular politician.
Attal's appointment aligns with Macron's aim to continue his disruptive and transformative leadership style.
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2 months ago
France politics

Gabriel Attal is France's youngest-ever and first openly gay prime minister

Gabriel Attal, 34, has been named as France's youngest-ever prime minister and the country's first openly gay one.
Attal plans to prioritize security, promote authority and respect, strengthen public services, and better control immigration.
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2 months ago
France politics

Macron to name new French prime minister after Borne resigns

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to name a new prime minister in a cabinet reshuffle.
Education Minister Gabriel Attal is the favorite to succeed the outgoing prime minister.
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2 months ago
France politics

New French prime minister expected to be named Europe live

Elisabeth Borne resigns as France's prime minister
Gabriel Attal speculated as her possible successor
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2 months ago
France politics

New French prime minister expected to be named Europe live

Elisabeth Borne resigns as France's prime minister
Gabriel Attal speculated as her possible successor
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2 months ago
France politics

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigns

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has been replaced by Emmanuel Macron as part of a long expected reshuffle.
Education Minister Gabriel Attal is the favorite to become the next Prime Minister, potentially becoming France's youngest and first openly gay PM.
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2 months ago
France politics

French PM Elisabeth Borne quits as Macron seeks boost before EU elections

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigns as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to rejuvenate his second term
Borne's resignation comes amidst political crises and public discontent over living costs and migration
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2 months ago
France politics

French PM Elisabeth Borne quits as Macron seeks boost before EU elections

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigns as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to rejuvenate his second term
Borne's resignation comes amidst political crises and public discontent over living costs and migration
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3 months ago
Europe politics

Poland's parliament elects Donald Tusk prime minister, setting stage for thaw with EU

Poland's parliament voted in favor of Donald Tusk becoming prime minister, ending eight years of nationalist rule.
Tusk, a former European Council president, aims to mend relations with the European Union and unblock frozen EU funds.
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3 months ago
Europe politics

Pro-EU Donald Tusk set to become prime minister of Poland

Donald Tusk is expected to become Poland's next prime minister after Prime Minister Morawiecki lost a confidence vote.
The power transition ends eight years of rule by the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party.
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Donald Tusk set to become Poland's prime minister after vote of confidence Europe live

Donald Tusk expected to become Poland's prime minister after opposition parties win majority in parliamentary election
Tusk's appointment will end eight years of rule by the nationalist, populist Law and Justice party
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3 months ago
Europe politics

Donald Tusk expected to become Poland's prime minister this week

Donald Tusk is expected to become Poland's prime minister, ending the rule of the nationalist Law and Justice party.
Tusk will face challenges including managing a broad coalition and passing a budget with pay raises for teachers.
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Europe politics

The top contenders to lead the Netherlands, from a former refugee to an anti-Islam populist

Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius could become the Netherlands' first female prime minister.
She advocates cracking down on migration but also believes in offering security to those fleeing war and violence.
Yesilgoz-Zegerius aims to distance herself from Mark Rutte's unpopular time in office.
euronews
4 months ago
Europe politics

What went wrong with the investigation that toppled Portugal's PM?

'Operation Influencer' brought down a sitting prime minister for the first time in Portugal's history.
Portuguese prosecutors admitted they had confused the name of Prime Minister António Costa, with that of Economy Minister António Costa Silva, in the transcript of wiretaps.
euronews
4 months ago
Europe politics

Pedro Sanchez officially elected as Spanish Prime Minister

Pedro Sánchez was re-elected as Spain's prime minister in a parliamentary vote.
Sánchez won an absolute majority in the Spanish parliament with the support of smaller regional parties.
He will form a coalition government with the left-wing Sumar party.
HuffPost
4 months ago
Europe politics

Ex-Prime Minister David Cameron Makes Shock Return To U.K. Government

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron has returned to high office as the foreign secretary in a major government reshuffle.
Cameron's appointment as foreign secretary was unexpected, as it is rare for a non-lawmaker to hold such a position.
Cameron's return to government comes after he resigned following the 2016 EU membership referendum.
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9 months ago
UK politics

Michael Gove to abstain from Partygate report vote

Michael Gove has said he disagrees with the parliamentary investigation that found Boris Johnson deliberately misled MPs over the Partygate scandal, and will abstain from voting on it in the Commons.The UK levelling up secretary claimed the Commons privileges committee's recommendation that Johnson should be suspended for 90 days over repeated contempts of parliament was not merited.
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9 months ago
UK politics

Honours row grows after claim Charlotte Owen worked as maternity cover'

Concern is growing within Whitehall over Boris Johnson's decision to make a former political aide the UK's youngest ever life peer, amid claims that she only entered Downing Street's political office to cover for another official's maternity leave.The former prime minister's resignation honours list caused months of angst within the government as a result of some of the names that Johnson intended to either place in the House of Lords or award with another gong.
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9 months ago
UK politics

The Observer view on the Partygate inquiry verdict on Boris Johnson | Observer editorial

We did not need the verdict of the privileges committee to understand the flaws in Boris Johnson's character.It was clear long before he became prime minister how manifestly unsuited he was for any kind of public office, let alone running the country.But a cross-party group of MPs last week published a damning report that outlined how he deliberately misled parliament about the scale and nature of wrongdoing in Downing Street during the pandemic.
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9 months ago
UK politics

Sunak, Hunt and homebuyers brace for an economic Big Wednesday

This Wednesday will mark the longest day of the year and not long after the sun comes up the Office for National Statistics (ONS) will publish its latest cost of living bulletin.To say the data is eagerly awaited is an understatement.There is unlikely to be a more significant piece of official data released in the current parliament.
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9 months ago
UK politics

Wes Streeting says he has ambitions to become prime minister

Wes Streeting has revealed he does harbour ambitions to be prime minister one day, saying he would die happy if he had the chance to be a Labour leader like Keir Starmer, Tony Blair or Gordon Brown.The shadow health secretary, often tipped to be a future party leader, has previously said he was sick and tired of being asked whether he would like the top job and that he would be too old for it after Starmer leaves the role.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Cabinet Office refuses to release Boris Johnson's notebooks over security concerns

A collection of 25 notebooks from Boris Johnson's time in office is being withheld by the government after a security services review found they contained highly sensitive material.It comes after officials advised that only those with the highest level of security clearance should be able to see the sensitive passages, according to the Times.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Brexit has failed - we must now return to the centre of Europe, Lord Heseltine says

Lord Heseltine has called for Britain to recreate our position at the centre of Europe after the failure of Brexit.The Tory grandee accused political leaders of hiding from the damage being caused by the UK leaving the EU.The former deputy prime minister under John Major said the time has come for the British people to be told the truth.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Sue Gray breached Whitehall impartiality rules' over Labour chief of staff job talks

Sue Gray breached Whitehall impartiality rules when she had talks with Labour about becoming Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff while she was still working as a civil servant, an investigation has found.An official Cabinet Office inquiry found she could have been suspended or sacked had she not quit, The Telegraph reports.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Government could be forced to pay millions to police asylum barges and military bases

The government could be forced to pay police millions of pounds to cover security operations around Rishi Sunak's asylum barges and military bases, The Independent can reveal.Police have calculated they need hundreds of thousands of pounds for each new ship or site to cover additional patrols, and deal with anticipated protests by anti-refugee groups and extremists.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Europe news

Boris Johnson, Out of Parliament, Is a Columnist Again

Boris Johnson's image was splashed across the front pages of London newspapers on Friday, a day after a Parliamentary committee condemned him for misleading lawmakers about parties during the coronavirus pandemic.But it was conspicuously absent from The Daily Mail, the biggest and most influential British tabloid.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Divided Tories prepare for free vote on Boris Johnson Partygate report

Conservative MPs head to their constituencies on Friday with the party facing deep divisions over Monday's vote on the privileges committee's report into Boris Johnson.The Commons will hold a free vote on Monday on whether to formally approve the report, which found on Thursday that Johnson deliberately misled parliament over lockdown-breaking parties in No 10.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Sunak's pledge to clear asylum backlog on course to fail as system cost hits 3.6bn

Rishi Sunak's pledge to clear a backlog of asylum decisions by the end of this year is on course to fail after the annual cost of Britain's asylum system hit 3.6bn, a watchdog has revealed.The National Audit Office (NAO) said Home Office officials had internally warned that the pledge is in doubt, with urgent action required as costs soared amid an accommodation crisis, unrealistic targets, staffing issues and highly uncertain assumptions made by the government.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

As mortgage rates surge, the Tories are losing their reputation for economic competence

An economic crisis was quietly brewing last week while the Conservative party was tearing itself to pieces over Boris Johnson's misleading of parliament.Fears about the tough measures that might be needed to bring down inflation sent mortgage rates surging towards 6%.Even without the disgrace of the former prime minister, this would be a government in serious political trouble staring at electoral meltdown.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

How Boris Johnson's fall exposed bogus Brexit promises on taking back control

In the long June days running up to the 2016 referendum on EU membership, Boris Johnson toured the country to promote the supposed benefits of Brexit.Wherever he went he drew large crowds.Leaving the European project, he told voters, would allow the UK to take back control of its money, its laws and its borders.
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9 months ago
UK politics

Can Boris Johnson emulate Donald Trump and make a comeback? No chance

There are two very big differences between the situation confronting Boris Johnson and that facing the man with whom he is frequently compared, Donald Trump namely, popularity and context.Johnson is weaker than Trump.First, because he is less popular with Conservative voters than Trump is with his Republican supporters.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

David Warburton: Conservative MP suspended over drugs allegations to resign seat

The Conservative MP David Warburton has announced that he is resigning his seat.Warburton was suspended from the party in April 2022 pending the outcome of an independent complaints and grievance scheme (ICGS) investigation into allegations of harassment and drug use.He told the Mail on Sunday he is quitting because he feels he was denied a fair hearing by the watchdog over the claims that he made unwanted advances to two women.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

After the downfall of Boris the liar: What next for the former PM?

Rishi Sunak's allies declared it the end of the road for Boris Johnson when a damning report concluded he had lied to Parliament on an unprecedented scale over Partygate.The prime minister is hoping that, after a vote to endorse the report's findings on Monday, he will be able to get on with the job and no longer worry about the distractions of his predecessor.
BBC News
9 months ago
UK politics

Laura Kuenssberg: The super, never and only (while useful) fans of Boris Johnson

Judged a liar.Chucked out of the building.Condemned by colleagues.You would think you'd want to crawl under the duvet and stay there for a good while after a massive public disgrace.Perhaps not Boris Johnson."He loves oxygen and he doesn't care about Parliament.Everyone is talking about him and he'll be delighted," suggests a former ally who knows him well.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Europe politics

Georgians dream of EU membership as their leaders move closer to Putin

Georgia is increasingly looking to join the European Union, as their leaders move closer to Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin.
The Georgian people are hoping that the EU will provide them with greater economic opportunities and political stability in the region.
The EU's expansion into the region could help to reduce Russia's influence in the Caucasus and contribute to a more peaceful and prosperous region.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Wes Streeting reveals ambition to become prime minister

Wes Streeting has revealed his ambition to one day become prime minister, saying he would die happy if he had the chance to serve as Labour leader.In an interview with the Guardian, the shadow health secretary said he had never been ashamed of aiming high and going as far as my talents will take me.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Axing two-for-one junk food deal bans unforgivable', campaigners warn

Scrapping a planned anti-obesity policy banning two-for-one junk food deals would be unforgivable, health campaigners have warned, after the Government delayed the measure beyond the next election.TV doctor Chris van Tulleken branded suggestions the light-touch regulation would restrict consumer choice ludicrous following No 10's announcement it had been shelved amid concerns about the cost-of-living crisis.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Ban on two-for-one junk food deals delayed amid cost-of-living crisis

The Government will delay its planned ban on two-for-one junk food deals a key anti-obesity measure for another two years amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.Rishi Sunak will shelve the expected measure targeting multi-buy promotions on products high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) to avoid restricting consumer options while prices remain high.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Ban on two-for-one junk food deals to be delayed for two more years

The government is to delay its planned ban on two-for-one junk food deals a key anti-obesity measure for another two years amid the cost of living crisis.UK food giant calls for higher fat, sugar and salt taxes Rishi Sunak will shelve the expected measure targeting multi-buy promotions on products high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) to avoid restricting consumer options while prices remain high.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Johnson uses first column to discuss weight-loss drug amid claims of rule breach

Boris Johnson has used his first Daily Mail column to detail how a weight-loss drug did not work well for him amid accusations his new journalistic role is a clear breach of ministerial rules.In a 1,200-word article, the former prime minister discusses his unsuccessful personal experience with appetite-suppressants but reaches the conclusion that they could be used to tackle Britain's obesity crisis.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Boris Johnson considering running for London mayor'

Boris Johnson is said to be considering an audacious independent bid to become London mayor for a second time after his exit from parliament and dramatic fall from grace in the Tory party.The former prime minister is weighing up his next move outside Westminster after his fate was sealed by a damning report that found he deliberately and repeatedly lied to the Commons over Partygate.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Books

Debut novel 'The God of Good Looks' adds to growing canon of Caribbean literature

Caribbean literature is a rapidly growing genre that is gaining recognition in the literary world.
The debut novel "The God of Good Looks" by author Nabiha Khan contributes to the growing canon of Caribbean literature and offers an insightful exploration of the Caribbean experience.
Caribbean literature is an important part of understanding the diversity of global culture and can provide readers with a unique insight into the region.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Spain news

UK is among countries with the most positive attitude towards refugees, poll finds

Britons have among the most positive attitudes towards refugees in the world, a new global poll has found, despite increased hostility from the UK government to asylum seekers.An international survey of almost 22,000 adults across 29 countries found British people had the third-most enthusiastic outlook towards refugees, just behind Spain and New Zealand.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Humza Yousaf urges PM to act over case of blogger jailed in India

Scotland's First Minister has written to the Prime Minister urging him to ask the Indian government to release a Scottish Sikh blogger who has been in jail there for more than five years.Humza Yousaf said that Jagtar Singh Johal has been wrongfully imprisoned and urged Rishi Sunak to take a direct approach to make progress in the case.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Europe politics

Paris talks to focus on funding poor countries to tackle climate crisis

Developed countries need to invest in funding to help poorer countries tackle the climate crisis.
Paris Agreement talks need to focus on building an equitable and ambitious climate action plan.
Innovative financing mechanisms and public-private partnerships should be explored to help poorer countries access the resources they need to transition to a low-carbon future.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

It's for all of Belfast' says pub owner made MBE

The proprietor of some of Belfast's most iconic bars has said it's all for the city as he has been made an MBE.William Jack, more commonly known as Willie, is the proprietor of venues such as The Duke Of York, The Harp Bar, The Dark Horse and The Friend At Hand.Mr Jack said it was an honour to be made an MBE, but wished to use it as an opportunity to highlight the culture of Belfast.
www.cnn.com
9 months ago
US politics

White House preparations for state dinner with India's Modi include plant-based chef and violinist Joshua Bell

Preparations are underway at the White House as President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden will welcome India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington for an official state visit on Thursday, rolling out pomp and circumstance at a state dinner in the evening as the two countries reaffirm close ties.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

Conservatives Poised to Lead Finland in Coalition with Hard Right

Finland's main conservative party announced a new coalition government on Friday after weeks of negotiations, in a deal that moves the country firmly to the right and follows a pattern of similar political shifts elsewhere in Europe.Petteri Orpo, leader of the center-right National Coalition Party, would become prime minister under the coalition, which includes the right-wing nationalist Finns Party.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Boris Johnson: the week the wheels finally came off the bandwagon

It's all extremely depressing, all this tearing each other apart, says one Tory MP and former minister whose career thrived under Boris Johnson but who now holds no candle for his former boss.Most of us just want a period of silence from him so we can get on with saving what we can before the next election.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Boris Johnson: fresh questions as Daily Mail signs ex-PM as columnist

Boris Johnson has been unveiled as a new columnist for the Daily Mail, which the former Conservative leader is expected to use as a platform to be a thorn in the side of Rishi Sunak.The news comes after the chair of a watchdog from which former ministers are obliged to request approval before accepting jobs said he would be seeking clarification from Johnson on whether he was taking a job as a Daily Mail columnist.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Boris Johnson considering running for London mayor'

Boris Johnson is said to be considering an audacious independent bid to become London mayor for a second time after his exit from parliament and dramatic fall from grace in the Tory party.The former prime minister is weighing up his next move outside Westminster after his fate was sealed by a damning report that found he deliberately and repeatedly lied to the Commons over Partygate.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Europe news

As the U.S. and democracies worldwide face threats, Britain shows how to fight back

Britain's Boris Johnson, pictured in 2021, resigned as prime minister last year, but his policies are still felt.He resigned his seat in the House of Commons last week after receiving a draft of a report excoriating his behavior as prime minister.Toby Melville/WPA Pool/Getty Images By some measures, democracy has been in decline around the globe for more than a decade and a half, but there are encouraging signs in places you might not expect.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

SNP urges Ross to grow a backbone' over Johnson sanctions

The SNP has urged Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross to grow a backbone and whip MPs to vote in favour of sanctions against Boris Johnson.The former prime minister was found by the Privileges Committee to have knowingly misled Parliament in his denials of partygate, with the panel recommending a 90-day suspension, had he not already stepped down as an MP.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

By-election dates announced for Boris Johnson and Nigel Adams' constituencies

Rishi Sunak will face a test of his leadership in two by-elections on July 20 caused by Boris Johnson and an ally.The former prime minister quit his Uxbridge and South Ruislip seat to avoid the judgment of the Privileges Committee.The cross-party panel subsequently recommended he should have faced a 90-day suspension for deliberately misleading MPs over partygate and his conduct in attacking the committee.
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