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The jinx of No. 10: Why so many British PMs got the boot too soonBritain’s political system has seen repeated early exits of prime ministers over the past decade, with six leaders from David Cameron to Ke...- How Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer's biggest rival, reshaped Greater Manchester and why he is called "King of North"Who is Andy Burnham? : Andy Burnham is emerging as the frontrunner to succeed Keir Starmer as British Prime Minister following his return t...
- Who is Andy Burnham, the lawmaker seeking to replace Keir StarmerThe 56-year-old politician presents himself as an amiable northern everyman who prefers T-shirts to a suit and tie and spends spare time pl...
- What is Andy Burnham's 'Manchesterism' vision for the UK?Andy Burnham is now a leading contender to become the next Prime Minister. He brings his "Manchesterism" economic vision to national politi...
- On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 a...
- Charles and Camilla visit Parliament ahead of coronation weekend to get a reminder of monarch's limited powerEver since King Charles I tried to arrest lawmakers in 1642 and ended up deposed, tried and beheaded, the monarch has been barred from the ...
- Northern Ireland polls get delayed till January next year. Know whyFor another year, the government of Northern Ireland may remain in limbo. Till January 18, 2024, the parties need to form an executive. If ...
- Queen Elizabeth II to be buried with husband Prince PhilipBritain's longest-reigning monarch's state funeral will begin at 11am local time on Monday and conclude with a national two-minute silence,...
- Sri Lankan PM Wickremesinghe makes special reference to India while advocating more powers to ParliamentIn his special televised statement on the current constitutional reforms, Wickremesinghe said there is a need to change the structure of Pa...
- View: Will judiciary enter the political arena too? All eyes on UK verdictThe belief that the judiciary, apart from being independent, is duty bound to clip the wings of the executive has long enjoyed intellectual...
- London council seeks new 'guilt tax' from millionairesWestminster Council, in the heart of London, will write to nearly 15,000 of its wealthiest homeowners asking them to make a voluntary donat...
- Simultaneous polls not possible before 2024: T S KrishnamurthyIdeally, it is good to have simultaneous elections, once every five years, former Chief Election Commissioner Krishnamurthy said, when aske...
- Indian prison system worse than Russia, Mallya trial toldThe defence told Judge Emma Arbuthnot that there was "simply no mechanism to secure compliance" with the assurances provided by Indian auth...
- Sleep an occupational hazard for all MPs?The issue of subsidised food in Parliament has periodically caused heartburn, live TV coverage in particular has certainly done much to kee...
- National reward for loyalty to the PM?The Padma awards, though broadly overseen by the government of the day in India, cannot really be as fail-safe and accommodating as these t...
- Statute of Liberty: Constitution is sublime, failings are of our own makingThe biggest success of Indian democracy has been its ability to sustain the system of a popular government.
- Bar association president Dushyant Dave urges Supreme Court not to strike down NJACDave said the court will lean in favour of constitutionality and will interpret a law to prevent friction.
- UK must remove students from net migration target: Lord Swraj PaulHigher education, Paul said, is now a bigger industry in the UK than the aircraft industry, agriculture or even the pharmaceutical industry.
- Poke Me: We need a National SarpanchA directly elected and strong president will not be vulnerable to coalitions. It will have stability of tenure, and will be able to concent...
- India's Westminster-type government is struggling with coalition woesIndia has accepted the Westminster model, which is now proving to be an unworkable method of running a government smoothly.
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