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UK mainstream media heaped praise on the new Labour leader Keir Starmer after his first appearance at PMQs, claiming that the country finally had an official opposition – and incurring the wrath of Jeremy Corbyn supporters.
Apr 22, 2020 16:04
The leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey, a long-time detractor of Boris Johnson, has called for an official inquiry to be launched into the prime minister’s handling of the coronavirus response.
Apr 22, 2020 07:31
Labour Party officials who opposed Jeremy Corbyn denied or revoked membership to people who criticized the war policies of former PM Tony Blair and who used phrases like “warmonger” to describe him, a leaked report said.
Apr 17, 2020 14:21
The leader of Ireland's Sinn Féin party Mary Lou McDonald has become the latest politician to fall victim to Covid-19. The nationalist leader confirmed that she’d tested positive for coronavirus but is already recovering well.
Apr 14, 2020 12:38
Bernie Sanders’ endorsement of Joe Biden hasn’t gone over well with the socialist senator’s supporters, who see their candidate’s capitulation as a betrayal of his values.
Apr 13, 2020 21:00
Labour leader Keir Starmer has been accused of political theatrics after firing off an angry tweet about the government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis. Some have asked – maybe he should do something about it then?
Apr 11, 2020 13:32
Keir Starmer, leader of Britain’s opposition Labour Party, requested on Thursday that the government publish its exit strategy for the coronavirus lockdown, seen as the most stringent measures in the country’s peacetime history....
Apr 9, 2020 12:24
Labour Brexit policy chief Keir Starmer has become the party’s new leader, replacing Jeremy Corbyn who has stepped down after five years at the helm.
Apr 4, 2020 09:57
Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has suspended her presidential campaign and endorsed Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden, citing the establishment favorite’s primary victories and the coronavirus as her reasons.
Mar 19, 2020 15:02