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Brown finishes 3rd in debates ahead of May 6 polls

Brown finishes 3rd in debates ahead of May 6 polls

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

With less than a week to go for the May 6 polls in Britain, opposition Conservative leader David Cameron has emerged as the clear winner of the third and final live TV debate while embattled Premier Gordon Brown failed to enthuse viewers after a major gaffe calling an elderly woman a "bigot".

On Day 2 of Modi's Israel visit it was all about the hugs!

On Day 2 of Modi's Israel visit it was all about the hugs!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Modi signed seven deals, including pacts on agriculture and water management with his friend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin 'Bibi' Netanyahu. Here's are the highlights of Modi's second day in Israel.

UK MPs reject chaotic 'no-deal' Brexit, back May's bid to reopen deal

UK MPs reject chaotic 'no-deal' Brexit, back May's bid to reopen deal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

In a series of votes on Tuesday, lawmakers rejected a no-deal Brexit by 318 votes to 310, undermining the government's argument that Britain would be willing to crash out of the EU without an agreement.

Theresa May's luck may hold in Britain's election

Theresa May's luck may hold in Britain's election

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The United Kingdom votes on June 8. A quick guide to the post terror election.

May 'regrets' Jallianwala Bagh killing, but no apology

May 'regrets' Jallianwala Bagh killing, but no apology

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

"The tragedy of Jallianwala Bagh of 1919 is a shameful scar on British Indian history," May said.

Did the world dodge a bullet in the crash of 2008?

Did the world dodge a bullet in the crash of 2008?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

The flawed response to the crisis has fed a us-vs-them mentality in which the banker, the expert, the coastal entrepreneur, the immigrant, the foreigner are all villains. The crisis was not that much of a problem; the response -- the over-reaction, the sovereign debt build-up and the lasting anger -- is the problem, says Mihir S Sharma.

Brexit done: UK leaves EU as Johnson hails new dawn

Brexit done: UK leaves EU as Johnson hails new dawn

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The UK became the first country to exit the economic bloc after 47 years of membership following the vote in favour of Brexit in June 2016.

Can India do a Palestine in Kashmir?

Can India do a Palestine in Kashmir?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

'The heart of the matter is that India is not Israel.'

Brexit deal crushed in historic defeat, May to face no-confidence vote

Brexit deal crushed in historic defeat, May to face no-confidence vote

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

The Withdrawal Agreement was rejected by 432 votes to 202 - a majority of 230, the biggest defeat ever suffered by a British premier in modern history.

Who will be the next British PM?

Who will be the next British PM?

Rediff.com26 May 2019

UK environment secretary Michael Gove became the latest Tory MP to announce his intention to challenge Johnson on Sunday.

Tony Blair to get back into politics with anti-Brexit movement

Tony Blair to get back into politics with anti-Brexit movement

Rediff.com1 May 2017

He said he wants to have an influence on the negotiations of Britain's exit from the 28-member European Union.

For BBC, they are not terrorists, just gunmen

For BBC, they are not terrorists, just gunmen

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

A group of legislators of Labour Party has criticised the BBC for not referring to the Mumbai attackers as "terrorists" in its news bulletins but the UK-based news organisation has defended the practice.

UK calls on India, Pakistan to show restraint, asks for de-escalation

UK calls on India, Pakistan to show restraint, asks for de-escalation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

May told the House of Commons that the UK remained in regular contact with both countries and was working towards de-escalating tensions.

LORD DESAI SLIDESHOW

LORD DESAI SLIDESHOW

Rediff.com25 May 2009

India-born economist and politician Lord Meghnad Desai was in India to unveil his debut novel. He also discussed the financial crisis and the Lok Sabha election results.

Trump to make first state visit to UK in June

Trump to make first state visit to UK in June

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

A procession down the Mall to Buckingham Palace in a golden carriage and a banquet for 150 people hosted by the monarch are among the highlights of any state visit.

British MPs call Trump 'fool', but against banning him

British MPs call Trump 'fool', but against banning him

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

British lawmakers consider for debate any petition on the government's official petitions website that reaches 100,000 signatures.

Cong spreading rumours about Art 370, punish it: Modi

Cong spreading rumours about Art 370, punish it: Modi

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Modi thanked the people of the state for making the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' initiative a fruitful one.

New 'Brextension' gives UK October 31 deadline

New 'Brextension' gives UK October 31 deadline

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The latest extension until October 31 makes it more likely that the UK would have to contest the European elections next month, something none of the British political parties were looking forward to in light of the June 2016 referendum in favour of Brexit.

Australia rules out export of uranium to India

Australia rules out export of uranium to India

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

India on Monday said that its commitment to non-proliferation is 'second to none' and the issue of procuring uranium from Australia will come up once it firms up an international arrangement for nuclear commerce.External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee, who met his Australian counterpart Stephen Smith in Canberra, also said it was too early to refer to the issue of uranium sale as political discussions back home on implementing the N-deal were still on.

Farewell and godspeed, uncle

Farewell and godspeed, uncle

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'You were a good man, a luminous soul. You gave me more than I could ever thank you for.' Rajeev Srinivasan remembers a beloved uncle who passed into the ages recently.

Wanna have lunch with Sir Alex?

Wanna have lunch with Sir Alex?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

If you've ever fancied playing tennis with former Prime Minister Tony Blair or having lunch with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, be prepared to pay thousands of pounds for the pleasure.

Kevin Rudd sworn in as Australia's prime minister

Kevin Rudd sworn in as Australia's prime minister

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Labour party leader Kevin Rudd, who swept to power nine days ago routing the coalition led by Conservative prime minister John Howard, was on Monday officially sworn in as Australia's 26th prime minister.

Congress turns to Blair model for reviving itself

Congress turns to Blair model for reviving itself

Rediff.com13 Jan 2008

The Blair model, used to turn the Labour Party's flagging fortunes around in Britain over a decade back, has come in handy for India's grand old party, which is in search of a winning formula after successive electoral defeats including in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.

Trump, Melania meet Queen as state visit begins

Trump, Melania meet Queen as state visit begins

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Apart from meeting members of the Royal Family, US President Trump is expected to discuss climate change and Chinese technology firm Huawei during his talks with outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday.

2 NRIs to slug it out in Ealing Southall bypoll

2 NRIs to slug it out in Ealing Southall bypoll

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

The byelection, which will be the first popularity test for Prime Minister Gordon Brown, is being held due to the death of 82-year-old Labour Member of Parliament Piara Singh Khabra.

Brown puts Labour on alert for poll

Brown puts Labour on alert for poll

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

British Chancellor Gordon Brown has put the ruling Labour Party on high alert for a general election possibly next year, immediately after taking over as its new leader.

Immigrants fill half of new jobs in UK

Immigrants fill half of new jobs in UK

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

According to the findings, migrants had earned 424 pounds a week on an average, compared with 395 pounds for British workers, and had paid more in tax than they consumed in services last year. The report had also found that in 2006, record immigration pushed the number of foreign workers up to 12.5 per cent -- or one eighth -- of the labour force, compared to 7.4 per cent ten years back.

Emotional Theresa May announces resignation

Emotional Theresa May announces resignation

Rediff.com24 May 2019

She stepped down after failing to win over her ministers with a revised strategy over her plans for the UK's withdrawal from the European Union.

UK elections: What happens to Brexit now?

UK elections: What happens to Brexit now?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

While Britain grapples with a hung parliament, EU has warned, 'We don't know when Brexit talks start. We know when they must end.'

Indians are treated fairly in UK: Lord Patel

Indians are treated fairly in UK: Lord Patel

Rediff.com27 Oct 2007

Lord Adam Patel of the Labour Party in Britain was one among the 15 parliamentarians of Indian origin from Europe and North America who participated in an interactive programme on India and the Doha Development in New Delhi.

Israel Labour vote: Barak gains edge

Israel Labour vote: Barak gains edge

Rediff.com29 May 2007

In an election considered crucial to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's future, Israel's Labour Party, the second largest faction in the governing coalition, has failed to choose its chairman in the first round of voting.

UK interior minister resigns over immigration scandal

UK interior minister resigns over immigration scandal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

She had faced criticism over the existence of UK Home Office deportation targets and her knowledge of them.

UK: NRI MP criticises Tory lawmaker's comment

UK: NRI MP criticises Tory lawmaker's comment

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

"This is a shocking and damaging setback for racial awareness in the UK, not just for the Tory Party, but for the armed forces and British society as a whole," Vaz said in a statement.

PHOTOS: Jallianwala Bagh exhibition at a UK museum

PHOTOS: Jallianwala Bagh exhibition at a UK museum

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

The exhibition is conceived as a 'lived experience' creation, based on work with descendants and communities to collect stories related to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on April 13, 1919.

UK: Indian origin MP's record

UK: Indian origin MP's record

Rediff.com27 Feb 2007

Vaz, who was first elected to from Leicester East 20 years ago, had defied a national swing and won the seat with a majority of 15,876 votes.

7 members of Blair govt resign

7 members of Blair govt resign

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

Sir Noon's nomination for peerage unlikely: Report

Sir Noon's nomination for peerage unlikely: Report

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

Three other Labour donors, including NRI entrepreneur Chai Patel who secretly loaned the party £ 4.5 million, have already been blocked by the Commission after being nominated as peers by Downing Street.

Britain to ban junk food in schools

Britain to ban junk food in schools

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

The poor quality of much school food made headlines in Britain thanks to 'Jamie's School Dinners', a series featuring 'Naked Chef' Jamie Oliver.

UK MPs votes to delay Brexit Day, but reject 2nd referendum

UK MPs votes to delay Brexit Day, but reject 2nd referendum

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

May is now expected focus on pushing her controversial withdrawal agreement through for a last-ditch Commons vote next Tuesday