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Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak? New British Prime Minister to be announced today

If elected, Rishi Sunak will become the first Prime Minister of the UK of Indian heritage.

Sep 05, 2022, 09:24 AM IST

Rishi Sunak vs Liz Truss: Hacker threat looming over Britain's PM election? - Read details

Rishi Sunak vs Liz Truss: The Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) spy agency issued a warning that cyber hackers could attempt to change people's ballots.

Aug 03, 2022, 08:16 AM IST

Fight for 10 Downing Street: Rishi Sunak closes gap on rival Liz Truss in UK PM race

The latest poll of the Conservative Party members shows Rishi Sunak at 43 per cent, Liz Truss at 48 per cent while 9 per cent undecided in the election to replace Boris Johnson as Tory leader and British Prime Minister.

Aug 02, 2022, 19:34 PM IST

UK Prime Minister race: Liz Truss gains upper hand over rival Rishi Sunak, here's how

Liz Truss has been rated at 90.09 per cent, in the race for the next permanent leader of the Conservative Party.

Jul 31, 2022, 11:47 AM IST

Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss' UK leadership live TV debate ends abruptly after presenter faints on air

A live debate between the two candidates vying to succeed Boris Johnson as British PM came to a dramatic end when the presenter fainted. Liz Truss held her hands to her face and said, "Oh my God", and the broadcast was then cut.

Jul 27, 2022, 15:04 PM IST

'Hasta la vista, baby,' says UK PM Boris Johnson at his final Parliamentary address

Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a suave exit as he gave his last address as the PM to the Parliament on Wednesday.

Jul 20, 2022, 19:49 PM IST

'Back anyone as next UK PM, but Rishi Sunak': Boris Johnson to allies

According to the report, caretaker Prime Minister Johnson and his camp are running an “anyone but Rishi” hidden campaign after feeling betrayed over the former Chancellor's resignation which precipitated his exit from 10 Downing Street.

Jul 15, 2022, 22:54 PM IST

Rishi Sunak leads race to become next UK PM, here's all about the Indian-origin leader

Rishi Sunak, a former finance minister and son-in-law of Indian billionaire Narayana Murthy, has clinched his place for the final leg of the race to succeed Boris Johnson and will go head-to-head with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss as one of two finalists to take charge as new British Prime Minister.

Jul 14, 2022, 14:56 PM IST

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak, whose resignation helped precipitate Boris Johnson's fall, tops first vote to be next UK PM

Sunak, in the first vote to choose who will succeed Boris Johnson as party leader and British prime minister, secured support from 88 of the party's 358 MPs.

Jul 14, 2022, 06:36 AM IST

Rishi Sunak, Suella Braverman on shortlist of 8 in Britan's PM race

Race for UK's next Prime Minister: The deadline to narrow down the shortlist to just two remaining candidates is July 21.

Jul 12, 2022, 23:37 PM IST

Rishi Sunak, former UK finance minister, launches bid to succeed Boris Johnson as PM

Former UK finance minister, Rishi Sunak's #Ready4Rishi campaign kicked off with a message on Twitter, accompanied by a video made up of images of his Indian-origin grandparents and parents who migrated to the UK via East Africa.

Jul 08, 2022, 22:18 PM IST

'I will not resign', says Boris Johnson as over 30 British lawmakers quit

"I am not going to step down and the last thing this country needs, frankly, is an election," Boris Johnson told a parliamentary committee when asked to confirm he would not seek to call an election rather than resign if he lost a vote of confidence.

Jul 06, 2022, 23:31 PM IST

Trouble mounts for Boris Johnson, more ministers quit after Rishi Sunak, Sajid Javid

With mounting calls for the British Prime Minister to go, he showed his determination to stay in office by appointing businessman and education minister Nadhim Zahawi as his new finance minister, and filling some of the other vacancies.

Jul 06, 2022, 15:38 PM IST

Boris Johnson wins confidence vote, survives as UK PM for now

The vote, however, was a blow to Johnson, with 41% of his lawmakers casting ballots against his leadership after months of scandals and gaffes that have raised questions over his authority to govern Britain.

Jun 07, 2022, 06:23 AM IST

After 'partygate', Britain PM Boris Johnson to face confidence vote today

Johnson, appointed British prime minister in 2019, has been under growing pressure, unable to move on from a report that documented alcohol-fuelled parties at the heart of power when Britain was under strict lockdowns to tackle Covid-19.

Jun 06, 2022, 13:12 PM IST

DNA: UK PM Boris Johnson's raid on drugs mafia

UK PM Boris Johnson took part in a raid against the drug mafia, setting a new kind of tradition. Boris Johnson reached the spot in police uniform and supported the police.

Dec 07, 2021, 23:50 PM IST

DNA: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson feels his salary is low

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is allegedly mulling to resign after six months due to low salary. Daily News and Analysis (DNA) hosted by Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary, brings to you analysis of the top news of the day. Watch this segment of DNA to know more.

Oct 20, 2020, 23:14 PM IST

UK PM Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

In a massive development, British PM Boris Johnson confirmed on Twitter that he is infected with novel coronavirus.
Johnson said "over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus" in a tweet. 

Mar 27, 2020, 17:54 PM IST

UK PM Boris Johnson sends unsigned letter to European Union asking for Brexit delay

Prime Minister Boris Johnson sent an unsigned letter to the European Union requesting a delay to Britain’s exit from the bloc and also said he did not want the extension after his latest Brexit setback in parliament on Saturday.

Oct 20, 2019, 06:24 AM IST

I want a Brexit deal but parliament doesn't daunt me, says British PM Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday he wanted a Brexit deal on Oct. 18 and that he was undaunted by attempts by parliament to block a no-deal exit.

Sep 09, 2019, 14:59 PM IST