Starmer vows Ukraine support in low-key first PMQs
Commons votes have been held on most armed interventions since the 2003, but there is no legal requirement for PMs to get approval from MPs…reports Asian Lite News Keir Starmer had a
Climate activists paralyse air traffic at German airport
The government has just passed a tougher penalty for obstructing air traffic, which is pending parliamentary approval, with prison sentences of up to two years instead of a fine…reports Asian Lite News
Modi and UK’s Lammy Discuss Free Trade Agreement
Visiting India in his very first month as Foreign Secretary, Lammy called India as the “emerging superpower of the 21st century”, the largest country in the world with 1.4 billion people and
Eluned Morgan to Be Next First Minister of Wales
Morgan, 57, will wait for the Senedd to reconvene during its summer break to be officially confirmed as the first Minister. After that, she will also be the first woman to lead
Labour suspends seven rebel MPs
Ex-shadow chancellor John McDonnell was among the Labour MPs who voted for an SNP motion calling for an end to the two-child benefit cap, which prevents almost all parents from claiming Universal
FTA in focus during Lammy’s flying Delhi visit
Lammy will underscore the importance of the Living Bridge between the UK and India…reports Asian Lite News Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrived in the national capital on Wednesday morning (July 24) in
We must be ready to fight war in three years, says Army head
Both were speaking at the start of a review of defence policy by the new Labour government. Sir Roly did not call for more troops or extra money, pushing back against a
David Lammy in India for Strategic Talks
Talks on strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership and an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be the highlight of Lammy’s flying visit to New Delhi…reports Asian
UK to Close Migrant Barge Amid Asylum Overhaul
Ending the use of the Bibby Stockholm forms part of the expected 7.7 billion pounds ($9.94 billion) of savings in asylum costs over the next 10 years, the Home Office claimed…reports Asian
Moscow Expands Sanctions, Targets UK Security Firms
The foreign ministry called on London to assess the situation and change its approach to bilateral relations…reports Asian Lite News Russia has widened its sanctions list and imposed restrictions on 15 more