'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.
Dec 13, 2019, 23:53 PM IST
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.
Dec 13, 2019, 00:01 AM IST
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.
Jun 09, 2017, 16:21 PM IST
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.
Jun 09, 2017, 08:29 AM IST
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.
May 12, 2017, 19:05 PM IST
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.
Nov 04, 2016, 10:14 AM IST
