Kemi Badenoch has become the first Black woman to lead a major political party in Britain, taking the helm of the Conservative Party. She defeated Robert Jenrick in a leadership race, facing the challenge of rebuilding the party after its historic electoral defeat. Her leadership marks a significant milestone for diversity in British politics.
Kemi Badenoch has become the first Black woman to lead a major political party in Britain, taking the helm of the Conservative Party. She defeated Robert Jenrick in a leadership race, facing the challenge of rebuilding the party after its historic electoral defeat. Her leadership marks a significant milestone for diversity in British politics.
Kemi Badenoch has become the first Black woman to lead a major political party in Britain, taking the helm of the Conservative Party. She defeated Robert Jenrick in a leadership race, facing the challenge of rebuilding the party after its historic electoral defeat. Her leadership marks a significant milestone for diversity in British politics.
South Yorkshire is on the verge of a public transport revolution. A recent consultation proposes a shift from privately-run bus services to a franchised system, where the local authority would control routes, fares, and timetables. This move aims to improve reliability, affordability, and accessibility for passengers, but faces significant challenges and will require a major financial commitment. The outcome of this consultation could have far-reaching implications for the region’s economy and mobility, and may even set a precedent for other parts of the UK struggling with similar public transport issues.
James Cleverly, a former British Home Secretary, has emerged as the frontrunner in the Conservative Party leadership race. He is poised to become the next Leader of the Opposition, a position he would assume after the final round of voting on November 2nd. Cleverly’s centrist stance and strong showing at the recent party conference have positioned him as a favorite to win, potentially attracting the support of eliminated candidates like Tom Tugendhat and Mel Stride.
In his new book, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson claims that a listening device was found in his private bathroom at the Foreign Office in London. This alleged incident occurred shortly after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2017. The revelation is part of Johnson’s wider account of his time in office, including his controversial views on lockdown parties and his resignation in 2023.
As the Conservative Party conference begins, contenders for the leadership position are focusing on immigration policies, particularly targeting India. Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick and shadow housing secretary Kemi Badenoch have both expressed strong opinions on tightening visa restrictions for Indian nationals, highlighting concerns about illegal immigration and cultural conflicts.
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had a two-hour dinner with former U.S. President Donald Trump in New York, sparking speculation about the meeting’s implications for the upcoming US elections. The dinner marked the first meeting between the two leaders and was attended by UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy. While in New York for the UN General Assembly, Sir Keir did not meet with Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, citing scheduling conflicts. The meeting between Starmer and Trump comes on the heels of a recent encounter with President Joe Biden, where they discussed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the threats posed by Russia.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed a new feline resident to 10 Downing Street, a Siberian white kitten named Prince. Prince joins Larry, the famous ‘Chief Mouser’ of Downing Street, and the Starmer family’s rescued cat, JoJo. The arrival of Prince has sparked speculation about Larry’s future at the Prime Minister’s residence.
Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is under fire for accepting over £100,000 in gifts, hospitality, and benefits since 2019, while his party pushes for austerity measures and cuts to social programs. The revelations, which include expensive gifts for both Starmer and his wife, have fueled accusations of hypocrisy and prompted questions about his party’s connection to the average Briton.
