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After his win, Starmer will have to ruthlessly shakeup old alliances

Starmer has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to pave the way for the future of the progressive agenda in the West. He must not squander it, Youssef Kobo writes.

Europe News

UK election analysis: A fragile landslide

The left-of-centre Labour Party has won a landslide victory in the UK election, while right-wing parties are prevailing elsewhere in Europe. But beneath the surface, the far right remains a force for the new Labour administration to reckon with.

Europe News

Scottish nationalists collapse and Tories decimated in Wales

Scotland has turned its back on its once dominant nationalist party, while Wales has sent the Conservatives packing.

Europe News

Irish nationalists see UK result as a step towards reunification

The republican party Sinn Féin has hailed further gains in Northern Ireland as progress towards a single Irish state on the island, despite pro-UK unionist candidates winning a higher share of the vote overall.

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Green News

Experts say it’s ‘time for Starmer to deliver’ on his green promises

Campaigners and experts say support for environmental policies in the UK general election means Labour must now make climate action a top priority.

Europe News

What comes next after Labour's landslide UK election win?

Keir Starmer names his new cabinet, with Reeves as chancellor and Rayner as deputy PM. In the next 24 hours, new ministers will be appointed, and the direction of the new government will be made clearer.

Economy

UK investors 'not satisfied' with portfolio performance - says report

Many UK investors have been dissatisfied with their portfolio performances over the last year, according to new research by investment firm RAW Capital Partners.

Markets

Labour's landslide win: What does it mean for the pound and UK stocks?

The Labour Party wins UK general election, securing a landslide majority. Analysts see positive implications for UK assets and economy.

Europe News

UK election results: How every constituency voted across the country

Labour Party has won enough seats to form a majority government. Explore the charts below.

Europe News

UK election results: 6 key takeaways you need to know

Keir Starmer's Labour have scored a triumphant victory — and the Conservatives now face a fork in the road.

World News

Euro 2024 gets political as Mbappé warns of far-right 'catastrophe'

France's players have been vocal at Euro 2024 with calls to get out to vote in parliamentary elections. The England team, not so much.

Europe News

UK election results 2024: Labour set for historic victory

Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister with a majority of 170, if the results are confirmed.

Europe News

Labour wins UK general election, Tories suffer huge losses

The Labour party have reached a majority of 326 seats in the House of Commons in the first UK general election since the country's formal exit from the EU - stay with our rolling coverage and live blog, as the aftermath and reactions emerge.

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What would Labour victory mean for UK-EU relations?

The UK will elect a new government on Thursday (4 July) with the Labour party predicted to win a landslide victory over the Conservatives.

Europe News

UK general election: Polls open across the country in high-stakes vote

The general election is the first since the UK's formal exit from the European Union.

Europe News

UK election: Party leaders make last-ditch bid for votes

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has asked voters to refrain from handing over “unchecked power” to Labour.

Green News

82% of Brits back calls for independent enquiry into UK sewage crisis

The survey also revealed a major lack of trust in politicians to address sewage discharge into UK rivers, lakes and seas.

United Kingdom

How could a Labour-led government change the UK's migration policies?

Thursday's general election could bring the Rwanda deportation plan to a halt. But campaigners warn Labour against mimicking the Conservatives' hard line on migration.

United Kingdom

Final days of UK election race loom

Rishi Sunak has covered thousands of miles in the past few weeks, but he hasn’t outrun the expectation that his time as Britain’s prime minister is in its final hours.

Business

Return to sender: Royal Mail hits back over postal vote delay

Royal Mail comes in for criticism over delays in sending out ballot papers for UK postal voters. It says the "surprise" timing of the election is to blame.

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