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UK elections: Bookies are betting on a majority for Boris Johnson

According to bookies Betfair, a Tory majority is leading at a two to five margin, with a hung Parliament projection at three is to one

UK elections: Bookies are betting on a majority for Boris Johnson
Updated On : 11 Dec 2019 | 2:33 AM IST

Boris Johnson promises 'transformative' Brexit as polls show him leading

There were some signs that Jeremy Corbyn's opposition Labour Party was closing the gap, but not by enough yet to keep the Conservatives out of power.

Boris Johnson promises 'transformative' Brexit as polls show him leading
Updated On : 09 Dec 2019 | 12:32 AM IST

UK PM visits Hindu temple, vows to partner with PM Modi to build new India

British Indians have played a vital role in helping the Conservatives win elections in the past, says Johnson

UK PM visits Hindu temple, vows to partner with PM Modi to build new India
Updated On : 08 Dec 2019 | 6:03 PM IST

Boris Johnson is heading for a majority, Labour and Tory officials say

Speaking on condition of anonymity, five senior figures drawn from the two biggest parties said Johnson's campaign promise to "get Brexit done" is winning ground in Labour heartlands

Boris Johnson is heading for a majority, Labour and Tory officials say
Updated On : 08 Dec 2019 | 12:14 AM IST

Can Jeremy Corbyn pull off an upset? He has one last election hope left

However simplistic or misleading, Johnson's message may prove too appealing to an electorate that's tired of Brexit, and wary of what Corbyn is selling

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Updated On : 05 Dec 2019 | 2:20 PM IST

'Big' free trade agreement coming soon with India, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson met PM Narendra Modi on the sidelines of G7 summit in Biarritz, France, last month

'Big' free trade agreement coming soon with India, says Boris Johnson
Updated On : 04 Dec 2019 | 8:22 PM IST

New British PM to rely on 'personal' connect with Modi for India-UK ties

Johnson had played up his personal relationship with Prime Minister Modi as he promised to deliver a 'truly special UK-India relationship'

New British PM to rely on 'personal' connect with Modi for India-UK ties
Updated On : 03 Dec 2019 | 11:18 PM IST

London Bridge killer was released from jail early; conditions under review

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday there were probably about 74 people with terror convictions who had been released on licence

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Updated On : 02 Dec 2019 | 10:31 PM IST

London attacker, a convicted terrorist released in 2018; prompts criticism

The 2017 attack focused attention on cuts to policing since the governing Conservatives took power in 2010.

London attacker, a convicted terrorist released in 2018; prompts criticism
Updated On : 30 Nov 2019 | 11:38 PM IST

UK will leave European Union by January 31 at the latest: Boris Johnson

At a news conference, Johnson claimed Brexit had been "delayed, diluted, denied" by obstructive politicians.

UK will leave European Union by January 31 at the latest: Boris Johnson
Updated On : 30 Nov 2019 | 2:22 AM IST

Race to the bottom

As far as Europe is concerned, a credible hypothesis is that racism in sport mirrors the growth of right-wing tendencies in society as a whole, which in turn produces right-wing regimes

Race to the bottom
Updated On : 30 Nov 2019 | 1:20 AM IST

UK PM promises new visa policy from Jan 2021 to block unskilled immigrants

Johnson called for people to vote for a majority Conservative Party government on December 12 to get Brexit done by the January 31, 2020 deadline

UK PM promises new visa policy from Jan 2021 to block unskilled immigrants
Updated On : 29 Nov 2019 | 11:24 PM IST

UK polls: Scotland's Nicola Sturgeon pushes for independence referendum

Political leaders in the UK are in campaign mode trying to win over as many voters as they can for next month's general election

UK polls: Scotland's Nicola Sturgeon pushes for independence referendum
Updated On : 27 Nov 2019 | 8:16 PM IST

Boris Johnson's Get Brexit Done manifesto seeks stronger ties with India

Boris Johnson's Get Brexit Done manifesto seeks stronger ties with India



By Aditi Khanna

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London, Nov 24

Boris Johnson's Get Brexit Done manifesto seeks stronger ties with India
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 2:34 AM IST

In UK poll pitch, Boris Johnson makes case for scientists from India

'We will continue to be open to the world that is subject to democratic control,' said the UK PM

In UK poll pitch, Boris Johnson makes case for scientists from India
Updated On : 15 Nov 2019 | 10:33 PM IST

UK election: Priti Patel promises new, faster visas for doctors from India

The main features of such a new visa would be a halving of fees and a quicker processing time of just two weeks for qualified doctors and nurses.

UK election: Priti Patel promises new, faster visas for doctors from India
Updated On : 08 Nov 2019 | 2:59 PM IST

More than 100 British MPs urge Johnson to recall parliament over Brexit

Labour main opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn wants to call a vote of no confidence in Johnson's government after parliament returns

More than 100 British MPs urge Johnson to recall parliament over Brexit
Updated On : 05 Nov 2019 | 1:55 PM IST

No-deal Brexit would be a recipe for 'disaster', warns EU business lobby

Both sides are under intense pressure to mend fences just a month and a half before the Britain's scheduled departure on October 31

No-deal Brexit would be a recipe for 'disaster', warns EU business lobby
Updated On : 05 Nov 2019 | 1:55 PM IST

Johnson announces Brexit deal; 'unhappy' Corbyn vows to vote against it

'We've got a great new deal that takes back control,' Johnson said in a tweet

Johnson announces Brexit deal; 'unhappy' Corbyn vows to vote against it
Updated On : 05 Nov 2019 | 1:54 PM IST

Johnson to push for early election after EU approves Brexit delay

MPs defeated a third attempt by Boris Johnson to call a snap poll, with the Conservative leader immediately announcing an alternative plan

Johnson to push for early election after EU approves Brexit delay
Updated On : 05 Nov 2019 | 1:54 PM IST