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The latest news on Kemi Badenoch, member of parliament of the United Kingdom, leader of the opposition and leader of the Conservative party, including UK politics news.
Former Conservative Party member Robert Jenrick with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Photo: Reuters
Britain

Britain’s surging Reform UK party draws big-name Tory defector

Robert Jenrick joins Nigel Farage’s Reform party as the Conservatives descend into civil war.

My Take

My Take | A national flag should be a symbol of unity not of prejudice and divisiveness

Britain

UK’s Starmer to release security statements after China spying case collapse

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Britain

UK to launch mandatory digital ID to curb illegal migration

The plan faced immediate criticism for potentially infringing on civil liberties and failing to deter illegal immigration.

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The UK announced plans for a new nationwide digital ID in a bid to curb illegal migration. Photo: Getty Images
Protests around the world

Opinion | Protests can’t paper over rich countries’ need for foreign workers

Despite an uptick in anti-immigration protests, many politicians sympathetic to the protesters are still loosening labour laws.

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Britain

UK PM condemns Musk’s ‘fight or die’ comments during anti-immigration rally

However, Keir Starmer’s government has resisted calls to sanction the billionaire for his remarks while supporting the far-right.

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Britain

UK PM Starmer defends self over Epstein links of ex-diplomat Mandelson

Starmer said he would not have appointed Mandelson as US envoy had he known the extent of the envoy’s relationship with the sex offender.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: PA Wire/dpa
Britain

Britain fires Mandelson as US ambassador over links to Jeffrey Epstein

Emails published this week show Peter Mandelson urging Epstein to fight for early release when he faced charges over soliciting a minor.

Britain

Kneecap play Glastonbury despite criticism from politicians

Singer Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh has been charged under the Terrorism Act for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert in London in November.

Sexual harassment and assault

UK to hold inquiry into ‘grooming gangs’ that abused thousands of girls

The scandal involving groups of mostly Pakistani men was thrust back into the spotlight after criticism from billionaire Elon Musk.

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech at 10 Downing Street on June 10. The PM had previously resisted calls for a statutory review. Photo: AFP
Britain

UK’s new Conservative Party leader to name shadow cabinet in days

Kemi Badenoch has signalled her willingness to work with leadership rivals and pledged to hold the ruling Labour Party to account.

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Kemi Badenoch gives a speech after becoming the new leader of the Conservative party on Saturday, November 2, in London. Photo: TNS
Britain

Badenoch elected new leader of UK Conservative Party

Badenoch came out on top in the two-horse race with former immigration minister Robert Jenrick with 57 per cent of the vote.

Britain

UK teen accused of killing 3 girls also had ricin, al-Qaeda manual, police say

Axel Rudakubana, 18, is allegedly behind murders at a Taylor Swift dance event in Southport that shocked Britain and provoked days of riots.

Britain

Conservative leadership candidates grapple over immigration, winning votes

Most say the new leader must end infighting after fourteen years in power ended in a crushing July election defeat and Labour landslide.

Two of Britain’s main opposition Conservative Party leadership candidates, Robert Jenrick (L) and Kemi Badenoch (R), Photo: AFP
Britain

Patel and Badenoch launch UK Conservative Party leadership bids

Priti Patel and Kemi Badenoch join 4 others, including former home secretary James Cleverly, in race to replace Rishi Sunak as party leader.

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Former UK home secretary Priti Patel. Photo: AFP / Jessica Taylor / UK Parliament
Britain

UK Post Office scandal: chairman to step down amid mounting public anger

Hundreds of postal staff were wrongfully convicted of theft and fraud as a result of glitches in Fujitsu’s Horizon software.

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My Take

My Take | New China spy case about Tory aide sounds like more British paranoia

The China threat has much more to do with the insecurity and indecision of the West towards the country, the emerging multipolar world and the erosion of Western dominance.

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China-UK relations

Claims of spy in UK parliament spark new debate over relations with China

The parliamentary researcher had access to sensitive materials because of his work with Conservative MPs on China policy.

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The alleged spy worked for a China focused think tank founded by the Conservative MP and now minister Tom Tugendhat. Photo: AFP
India

India-UK free trade deal ‘very close’, minister says

The deal will help New Delhi become a bigger exporter, while the UK gets wider access for its whisky, premium cars and legal services.

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Britain

UK formally signs up to CPTPP as it looks beyond Europe for trade post-Brexit

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership has been seen as a bulwark against Chinese dominance in the region, although Beijing has applied to join.

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Britain

UK scraps deadline for post-Brexit ‘bonfire’ of EU laws

Instead of the promised scrapping of 4,000 items of Brussels legislation, the government will revoke only around 600 laws by year end.

An anti-Brexit protester demonstrates outside parliament in London in February. Photo: EPA-EFE
Britain

Is rise of South Asians in UK politics due to increasing diversity or wealth?

Three of the UK’s most prominent politicians share not just South Asian roots, but also come from well-off families and are graduates of prestigious private schools.

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Humza Yousaf is the first leader of Scotland or Pakistani-origin. Photo: EPA-EFE
China-UK relations

Britain reaches agreement to join trans-Pacific trade pact

Deal comes after two years of negotiations to join 11-member Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership as Britain beats China to the punch.

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Britain

British PM’s cabinet rejig likened to ‘shifting deck chairs on the Titanic’

The prime minister split two departments and created four new portfolios, including one for science and innovation

Trade

UK should keep anti-dumping measures on Chinese heavy steel: trade agency

The Trade Remedies Authority believes tariffs as high as 73.7 per cent should be kept on imported Chinese steel plates used in shipbuilding and equipment manufacturing.

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A worker manipulates coils of steel at Xiwang Special Steel in Zouping County in eastern China’s Shandong province. Photo: AP
Britain

Rishi Sunak: I am standing to be British prime minister

Former finance chief announces bid to replace Liz Truss as PM, promises ‘integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level of the government I lead’.

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Britain’s former finance minister Rishi Sunak has announced his bid to become the country’s prime minister. Photo: AFP
Britain

Boris Johnson returns to UK as Rishi Sunak qualifies for PM race

Johnson, who was ousted by a series of ethics scandals three months ago, and Sunak have yet to confirm they are running. Only former defence minister Penny Mordaunt has formally declared she will run.

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Britain

After Truss debacle, UK Tories move to quickly pick another leader

Contenders bidding to succeed Prime Minister Liz Truss were to open a hectic weekend of campaigning before a leader is chosen as soon as Monday.

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