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Russia's Putin Says UK PM Liz Truss' Election "Far From Democratic"
Russian President Vladimir Putin said today that the way Britain chooses its leaders was "far from democratic", a day after Liz Truss replaced Boris Johnson as prime minister.
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Britain's Ruling Conservative Party Set For Majority: Election Exit Poll
Britain's ruling Conservative Party appeared on course for a sweeping victory in Thursday's snap election, an exit poll showed, paving the way for Britain to leave the EU next month.
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Polling Begins In Britain That Will Decide Future Of Brexit
Britain went to the polls on Thursday to determine the immediate future of Brexit, in a vote described as the most important in a generation.
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"Impact Of Election Will Be Felt For Decades," UK PM Says In Open Letter
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday that the impact of Thursday's general election would be "felt for decades" as campaigning entered the final stages.
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Don't Use China In Leadership Bid: Official To British Foreign Secretary
British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt should not use China in his campaign to become the next prime minister by "speaking unduly" about the country, its Foreign Ministry said on Thursday, after he criticised China's rights record.
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The Biggest Loser: Man Gambles Away 70,000 Pounds On Theresa May
A punter lost a whopping 70,000 pounds betting on a Tory majority, believing the election was "unlosable" for May.
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Exit Polls Reveal Close Contest That Could Test Theresa May's Hold On Power
British Prime Minister Theresa May was locked Thursday in a surprisingly tight contest with Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn that could test her grip on power, according to exit polls released after voting ended in the country's second parliamentary election in the past three years.
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Britain Opposition Leader Jeremy Corbyn Will Suspend Air Strikes In Syria If Elected
The leader of Britain's main opposition Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn said on Sunday he could suspend British involvement in air strikes against Syria if he was elected prime minister at a June 8 election.
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EU Hopeful UK Vote Will Smooth Brexit Path
Britain's snap election has sparked hopes in Europe that Brexit negotiations could run more smoothly with a leader who has a big mandate, analysts and diplomats say.
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With Parliament Backing, Britain All Set For Snap Elections
Prime Minister Theresa May won parliament's backing for an early election on Wednesday, a vote she said would strengthen her hand in divorce talks with the European Union and help heal divisions in Britain.
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British Voters To Show Photo IDs During Local Polls
In a bid to counter electoral fraud, British government today announced plans to pilot a scheme under which voters would be required to show photo IDs at polling stations during local elections in 2018.
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Britain Opens Probe On UKIP Party Funding
Britain's Electoral Commission opened an investigation on Tuesday into whether the UK Independence Party (UKIP) used EU money for its Brexit campaign in breach of party funding rules.
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How Does The UK's Conservative Party Elect A Leader, And Who Is Running?
Britain's governing Conservative Party has begun the process of electing a new leader and presumptive prime minister, after David Cameron said he would resign following the country's vote last week to leave the European Union.
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EU Commission Shares Blame For Brexit: Czech Foreign Minister
EU institutions especially the European Commission share some blame for Britain's vote to leave the bloc and should forget about any urgent push for deeper integration, Czech Foreign Minister Lubomir Zaoralek said on Thursday.
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Meet Theresa May, The British Politician Who Could Be The Next Margaret Thatcher
"Brexit means Brexit," Theresa May said as she kicked off her campaign Thursday to become the second female British prime minister after Margaret Thatcher.
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Russia's Putin Says UK PM Liz Truss' Election "Far From Democratic"
Russian President Vladimir Putin said today that the way Britain chooses its leaders was "far from democratic", a day after Liz Truss replaced Boris Johnson as prime minister.
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Britain's Ruling Conservative Party Set For Majority: Election Exit Poll
Britain's ruling Conservative Party appeared on course for a sweeping victory in Thursday's snap election, an exit poll showed, paving the way for Britain to leave the EU next month.
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Polling Begins In Britain That Will Decide Future Of Brexit
Britain went to the polls on Thursday to determine the immediate future of Brexit, in a vote described as the most important in a generation.
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"Impact Of Election Will Be Felt For Decades," UK PM Says In Open Letter
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday that the impact of Thursday's general election would be "felt for decades" as campaigning entered the final stages.
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Don't Use China In Leadership Bid: Official To British Foreign Secretary
British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt should not use China in his campaign to become the next prime minister by "speaking unduly" about the country, its Foreign Ministry said on Thursday, after he criticised China's rights record.
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The Biggest Loser: Man Gambles Away 70,000 Pounds On Theresa May
A punter lost a whopping 70,000 pounds betting on a Tory majority, believing the election was "unlosable" for May.
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Exit Polls Reveal Close Contest That Could Test Theresa May's Hold On Power
British Prime Minister Theresa May was locked Thursday in a surprisingly tight contest with Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn that could test her grip on power, according to exit polls released after voting ended in the country's second parliamentary election in the past three years.
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Britain Opposition Leader Jeremy Corbyn Will Suspend Air Strikes In Syria If Elected
The leader of Britain's main opposition Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn said on Sunday he could suspend British involvement in air strikes against Syria if he was elected prime minister at a June 8 election.
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EU Hopeful UK Vote Will Smooth Brexit Path
Britain's snap election has sparked hopes in Europe that Brexit negotiations could run more smoothly with a leader who has a big mandate, analysts and diplomats say.
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With Parliament Backing, Britain All Set For Snap Elections
Prime Minister Theresa May won parliament's backing for an early election on Wednesday, a vote she said would strengthen her hand in divorce talks with the European Union and help heal divisions in Britain.
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British Voters To Show Photo IDs During Local Polls
In a bid to counter electoral fraud, British government today announced plans to pilot a scheme under which voters would be required to show photo IDs at polling stations during local elections in 2018.
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Britain Opens Probe On UKIP Party Funding
Britain's Electoral Commission opened an investigation on Tuesday into whether the UK Independence Party (UKIP) used EU money for its Brexit campaign in breach of party funding rules.
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How Does The UK's Conservative Party Elect A Leader, And Who Is Running?
Britain's governing Conservative Party has begun the process of electing a new leader and presumptive prime minister, after David Cameron said he would resign following the country's vote last week to leave the European Union.
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EU Commission Shares Blame For Brexit: Czech Foreign Minister
EU institutions especially the European Commission share some blame for Britain's vote to leave the bloc and should forget about any urgent push for deeper integration, Czech Foreign Minister Lubomir Zaoralek said on Thursday.
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Meet Theresa May, The British Politician Who Could Be The Next Margaret Thatcher
"Brexit means Brexit," Theresa May said as she kicked off her campaign Thursday to become the second female British prime minister after Margaret Thatcher.
