Tag: Politics

The US election system consists of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House of Representatives has 435 voting seats, with elections held every two years. The Speaker of the House...

The US election results for 2024 are currently showing Donald Trump leading over Kamala Harris. With 63,995,841 votes (47.0%) for Trump and 69,152,192 votes (51.0%) for Harris, the first results are expected to be...

The 2024 US Election Results and Map between Trump and Harris for President have been revealed. In Georgia, a Republican stronghold, the growing black electorate has made it a battleground. In 2020, Biden won...

Kamala Harris has secured a victory in New York, a Democratic stronghold, while Donald Trump has won North and South Dakota, Louisiana, and Wyoming, all reliably Republican states. The election is heating up as...

The Treasury officials under Jeremy Hunt have been accused of breaking the law by failing to report a significant black hole in the public finances to the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR). This accusation...

The recent train crash in Wales that resulted in one passenger's death and several injuries was caused by a safety system failure, according to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB). The system, which is...

In a small village called Dixville Notch in New Hampshire, the first results of the 2024 US presidential election ended in a tie between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with three votes each. This...

As the sun rose on Tuesday, the day of the 2024 US presidential election, familiar scenes unfolded across America: long lines of voters, candidates casting their own votes, and TV experts analyzing the electoral...

Queen Camilla is currently unwell with a chest infection, as stated by Buckingham Palace. Her doctors have advised her to rest for a short period of time. Due to her illness, she has withdrawn...

From countries like Jamaica to India, the anticipation for the US presidential election between Harris and Trump is palpable worldwide. In Browns Town, Jamaica, where Kamala Harris's father was born, residents are planning watch...

Donald Trump and Elon Musk have been spreading false information about voter fraud, causing concern among experts and prosecutors. Trump, following his 2020 playbook, has been claiming that Democrats are trying to steal the...

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Kemi Badenoch is the newly-appointed Tory leader to replace Rishi Sunak. There are reports that her leadership rival, Robert Jenrick, has been given the role of shadow justice secretary, but doubts have been cast...

Election day is finally here in America, and millions of voters are heading to the polls for what is being called one of the closest and most significant races in modern US history. The...

Donald Trump held his final rally in Michigan, where he continued to insult his opponents, including President Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, and Adam Schiff. Trump made derogatory remarks about their intelligence and appearance, garnering...

Kemi Badenoch, the new Tory leader, has made a controversial decision by appointing Dame Priti Patel as the shadow foreign secretary. Despite concerns over Patel's previous dismissal as a cabinet minister for unauthorized meetings...

A proposed ban to prevent children from legally smoking tobacco as adults is set to be introduced in Parliament. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to create the "first smoke-free generation" by gradually increasing...

Since becoming prime minister on 5 July, Sir Keir Starmer has been carefully strategizing for the upcoming US election. He has taken a twin-track approach by meeting with both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump,...

Kemi Badenoch, the newly appointed leader of the Conservative party, has revealed her selections for the shadow cabinet. Robert Jenrick has been named as the shadow justice secretary, Mel Stride as the shadow chancellor,...

Kamala Harris recently held a campaign rally in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where she urged her supporters to keep pushing forward and assured them that they are doing well. She shared personal anecdotes from her early...

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to increase university tuition fees for the first time in eight years. Education secretary Bridget Phillipson is expected to confirm the plans this afternoon, which will see fees rise...

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University tuition fees in England are set to increase next year for the first time in eight years. The government is expected to make an announcement this afternoon regarding the fee hike. If the...

Former President Barack Obama endorsed Kamala Harris at a rally in Philadelphia, urging voters to put down their phones and vote. Obama, along with Bruce Springsteen, campaigned for Harris in Pennsylvania, emphasizing the importance...

Defiant Kemi Badenoch has made it clear that she will not back down from her strong approach, stating that this is a common occurrence for powerful women. She emphasized that if you do not...

The upcoming Budget is set to address the challenges faced by the UK economy as it navigates through the aftermath of the Conservatives' legacy. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to make significant changes to...

Alex Salmond was a prominent figure in Scottish politics, known for his charisma and political acumen. He had a complex personality that ranged from being charming to being a monstrous bully. As a journalist...

James Cleverly, a prominent figure in the Tory leadership contest, has been a subject of much debate regarding his leadership qualities and political stance. While his charm and sociability have won him favor among...

Keir Starmer's decision to replace Sue Gray with Morgan McSweeney has sparked controversy within the Labour Party. McSweeney's reputation for ruthlessness and his role in orchestrating Sir Keir's leadership victory and the recent general...

Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of a two-state solution as the only viable long-term route through the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. He expressed Britain's solidarity with the Jewish people on the anniversary of...

Angela Rayner has recently defended her actions after facing criticism for dancing in Ibiza while on holiday. The deputy prime minister emphasised the importance of downtime and stood her ground against those who disapproved...

Nigel Farage has caused a stir by smoking near a pub and expressing his views on a potential outdoor smoking ban. The Reform UK leader made his statement while lighting up a cigarette outside...

Sir Keir Starmer, the newly-elected Prime Minister, has quickly started to make changes to Downing Street to make it feel more like home. Instead of spending a fortune on interior designers or expensive wallpaper,...

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg has been revealed to have suggested a rather unconventional idea to former Prime Minister Truss. According to extracts from Sir Anthony Seldon's upcoming political biography, 'Truss at 10: How Not to...

Nigel Farage recently made headlines for claiming a £32,000 all-expense paid trip to America as a way to "represent Clacton on the world stage," according to the MPs' register of interests. This revelation comes...

Pollsters are starting to suggest that Kamala Harris could potentially secure both the Senate and the House for the Democrats in the upcoming US election. This news comes as a surprise to many, with...

Rachel Johnson, the sister of Boris Johnson, has recently shared a surprising reason for her brother's absence during the 2011 London riots. The former Prime Minister was on holiday in Canada with his family...

The incident that took place during a protest in Southampton on 7 August has shocked many. Bodyworn footage captured the moment when a grandfather, Ryan Wheatley, charged at a police officer while wearing an...

Former President Donald Trump has allegedly used a derogatory term aimed at women to refer to Vice President Kamala Harris in private conversations, as reported by The New York Times. According to the sources...

Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary, was interviewed by her husband, Ed Balls, on Good Morning Britain. Some viewers accused ITV of bias for this decision, questioning the fairness of the interview. However, a spokesperson...

Former President Donald Trump has agreed to participate in a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on Fox News in September. The debate was initially set to take place on ABC against Joe Biden,...

A migrant in an inflatable boat sailing down a river in France shouted, “This is for Rishi Sunak,” before picking up more people from a beach near Calais and crossing the English Channel. The...

Lebanon has issued a warning that a significant Israeli attack on its land could lead to a regional war. This warning comes after Israel targeted Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon overnight in response to...