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‘At least it’s not the Tories’: UK vote rain, indifference, surprises
"At least it's not the Tories," my neighbour replies, shielding herself from the rain with an umbrella. Many in the United Kingdom reacted this way on Friday following the Labour Party's landslide election victory or, more precisely, the Conservatives' defeat. Experts predict that voter turnout will be the lowest in more than 20 years, indicating that many people have given up on the political system.
Why has the Tories slowed UK economic growth?
As the United Kingdom prepares for a general election on Thursday, one subject has become particularly important to voters: the status of the economy. The UK's economy has slowed significantly since the Conservative Party took control 14 years ago. When the immigration-driven population increase and the years preceding the global financial crisis are considered, the slowdown becomes even more pronounced.
Tories claim John Swinney as potential next SNP leader
After Humza Yousaf's resignation, prominent individuals now support the former deputy of the party. Kate Forbes could, however, vie for the presidency once more. As a result of Humza Yousaf's resignation on Monday, the Scottish Conservatives assert that the SNP's next leader could be "crowned... without contest."
Poll predicts Tories could have fewer than 100 MPs
The study predicts Labour would storm to power with a 468-seat majority, while the prime minister and several cabinet colleagues could be voted out. A significant poll indicates that Rishi Sunak's Conservatives are on track to win fewer than one hundred seats in the general election, which is the worst performance in the party's history.
Cabinet minister Mark Harper denies Tories have race issues
A senior cabinet minister has refuted claims that the Conservative Party has a race-based problem despite having received a minimum of £10 million from a donor who is charged with bigotry. Secretary of Transportation Mark Harper remarked that his cabinet was "the most ethnically diverse in history." Mr. Harper stated that his political party has membership "regardless of race."
Tories consider eliminating non-dom tax status
The Chancellor is considering the possibility of eliminating the tax status enjoyed by British citizens whose fiscal domicile is outside the country. Often referred to as "non-doms," non-domiciled individuals pay UK tax only on income earned in the country. They are exempt from paying tax to the United Kingdom on income earned abroad.
Tories may aid first-time buyers to attract young voters
Tories may aid first-time buyers to attract young voters