Inside the floating 80s relic that wants to be Britain’s energy future – POLITICO

Inside the floating 80s relic that wants to be Britain’s energy future – POLITICO

LONDON — The Conservative Party “got trounced in the polls,” ex-Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho admitted earlier this month. After 14 years controlling Westminster’s levers of power, voters … Sep 26 10 mins read Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the … Read more

When UK party conferences go wrong – POLITICO

When UK party conferences go wrong – POLITICO

While the spin doctors put a lot of energy into trying to ensure everything runs without a hitch, all too often circumstance conspires to derail the best-laid plans. The unwritten rule of British politics, that if something can go wrong at conference it usually will, means both euphoric new Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his … Read more

9 times politicians reached for Ozempic — or more trad diets – POLITICO

9 times politicians reached for Ozempic — or more trad diets – POLITICO

“Since then I’ve just lost weight in the normal way by eating less, eating more healthily, doing some exercise — going to the gym, going running. I’ve lost four stone in 12 months,” he added. Jenrick set tongues wagging in late 2023 after his weight loss — and new haircut — were noticed by colleagues, … Read more

The end of the Brexit dream – POLITICO

The end of the Brexit dream – POLITICO

Bonfire of EU laws A similar dynamic has played out in issues ranging from workers’ rights to environmental protection. Threats to turn the U.K. into an offshore anarcho-capitalist paradise — occasionally used by British negotiators to threaten their EU counterparts — have in practice gone down no better in Bristol or Birmingham than they did … Read more

Top 5 biggest landslides since 1900 – POLITICO

Top 5 biggest landslides since 1900 – POLITICO

This election was largely a repeat of 1997 as only 29 seats changed hands. Dubbed the “quiet landslide,” the assumption of another Labour victory meant turnout dropped to 59 percent, the lowest since universal suffrage began in 1918. 1945 — Labour majority of 145 At the last election to be held in July, Clement Attlee’s … Read more

Who is the UK’s new prime minister?

Who is the UK’s new prime minister?

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks ahead of the U.K.’s general election on July 4, 2024.  Anthony Devlin | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — After 14 years of tumultuous Conservative rule, Britain’s Labour Party is expected to shake up the country’s politics with a return to power this year. The left-of-center … Read more

Rishi Sunak was a broken man on BBC Question Time – POLITICO

Rishi Sunak was a broken man on BBC Question Time – POLITICO

They disrespected him with jeers and boos. Asked about the lack of ethics displayed by his party, he blinked painfully slowly. Probed as to why, even now, he has failed to suspend candidates caught up in the betting scandal, he promised to boot out anyone found to have done wrong — leaving a pause for … Read more

Gillian Anderson on Prince Andrew drama Scoop on Netflix, co-starring Rufus Sewell, that recreates disastrous interview

Gillian Anderson on Prince Andrew drama Scoop on Netflix, co-starring Rufus Sewell, that recreates disastrous interview

For more evidence, watch Scoop, a behind-the-scenes Netflix drama about a disastrous interview Prince Andrew gave in 2019 in response to allegations of sexual misconduct. Released on April 5, it stars Rufus Sewell as Andrew and Gillian Anderson as journalist Emily Maitlis, who grilled the prince for the BBC’s Newsnight programme. The feature-length drama is … Read more

Labour’s David Lammy on Trump, ‘visionary’ Margaret Thatcher and his bid to be the UK’s next foreign secretary – POLITICO

Labour’s David Lammy on Trump, ‘visionary’ Margaret Thatcher and his bid to be the UK’s next foreign secretary – POLITICO

Labour’s David Lammy on Trump, ‘visionary’ Margaret Thatcher and his bid to be the UK’s next foreign secretary – POLITICO Skip to main content Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks … Read more

Liz Truss’ journey from Downing Street to ‘deep state’ conspiracist – POLITICO

Liz Truss’ journey from Downing Street to ‘deep state’ conspiracist – POLITICO

Liz Truss’ journey from Downing Street to ‘deep state’ conspiracist – POLITICO Skip to main content Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all materials to … Read more