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05 Jul 2024

In Pics: Record-Breaking 26 Indian-Origin MPs Elected In UK General Election

In a historic election night, the UK saw a surge in Indian-origin representation in Parliament, with a record-breaking tally of approximately 26 MPs elected to the House of Commons. The results, declared on Friday, revealed a mixed outcome for parties across the board, but notably highlighted the success of Indian-origin candidates in both major political camps.

13 Dec 2019

'Brexit closure': PM Boris Johnson wins commanding victory in UK election

Johnson, the face of the victorious "Leave" campaign in the 2016 referendum, fought the election under the slogan of "Get Brexit Done", promising to end the deadlock and spend more on health, education and the police.

UK General Election

12 Dec 2019

UK votes in historic general election, early trends likely on Friday morning

Polling stations in 650 constituencies across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland opened at 7 am (local time). After the polls close at 10 pm, counting will begin straight away. Most results are due to be announced in the early hours of Friday morning. If a party wins in 326 constituencies it will have gained a majority.

09 Jun 2017

First female Sikh and first turbaned lawmakers take Indian-origin MPs tally in UK to 12

Britain on Friday got its first female Sikh MP and first turban-wearing MP as the UK general election results threw up a small increase in the number of Indian- origin MPs in the House of Commons.

09 Jun 2017

Conservatives will ensure 'stability', PM Theresa May says despite election losses

Prime Minister Theresa May said her Conservatives would ensure much-needed "stability" for Britain as the party reeled from a string of losses from Thursday`s general election.

Indian-origin MPs

12 May 2017

Indian-origin MPs set for tough fight in UK general election

While many of those elected in May 2015 are defending quite comfortable margins, the changed Brexit reality since the last election means a heightened sense of uncertainty.

British Prime Minister

04 Nov 2016

British PM Theresa May dismisses talk of early general election

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday moved to dismiss talk of an early general election despite a High Court ruling that Parliament must vote on whether to start the Brexit process.

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