Rishi Sunak apologizes for skipping a D-Day ceremony to return to the election campaign trail

Rishi Sunak apologizes for skipping a D-Day ceremony to return to the election campaign trail

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak walks to visit the Imagination Childcare children’s centre during a Conservative general election campaign event in Swindon, Britain, June 7, 2024. | Photo Credit: REUTERS British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologized Friday for leaving D-Day commemorations in France early to return to the election campaign trail — a decision slammed … Read more

Michelle O’Neill | A Balancing Act

Michelle O’Neill | A Balancing Act

Sheltered from the rain in a doorway in the heart of London’s swish Green Park area, last Thursday, was a 47-year-old woman, who was waiting for her car to be brought around. At that moment, the woman, Michelle O’Neill, looked like just another Londoner trying to avoid the rain. She is anything but. Just days … Read more

‘Your plan is not working’: Suella Braverman lashes out at UK PM Rishi Sunak day after her sacking

‘Your plan is not working’: Suella Braverman lashes out at UK PM Rishi Sunak day after her sacking

London: Day after being sacked as the Home Secretary, Conservative Leader Suella Braverman lashed out at British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, accusing him of not fulfilling his assurances to her over the issues of illegal immigration and rising anti-semitism. She said that Sunak’s plan is “not working” and the Conservative party is heading towards “record … Read more

U.K. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace tenders resignation

U.K. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace tenders resignation

British Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace confirmed his resignation. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Britain’s Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, who last month announced he would step down in the next U.K. government cabinet reshuffle, has resigned, the prime minister’s office said on August 31. In a letter to Mr. Wallace, 53, Prime Minister … Read more

Report finds Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament over ‘partygate’ during COVID lockdown

Report finds Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament over ‘partygate’ during COVID lockdown

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson described the House of Commons Privileges Committee as a “kangaroo court” that conducted a “witch hunt” to drive him out of Parliament. File | Photo Credit: AP Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament about the lockdown-flouting parties that undermined his credibility and contributed to his downfall, a … Read more

U.K. PM Sunak faces parliamentary probe over wife Akshata’s business interest

U.K. PM Sunak faces parliamentary probe over wife Akshata’s business interest

Akshata Murty, the daughter of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, is listed on the U.K.’s Companies House register as a shareholder in Koru Kids. File | Photo Credit: Reuters British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing a watchdog inquiry under his parliamentary declaration of interest obligations related to a Budget policy that could benefit his wife, … Read more