UK govt said on Wednesday it would not reverse its vast tax cuts or reduce public spending as it sought to stand firm in the face of yet more turmoil in financial markets and concerns over its change in economic policy. British financial markets have been under strain since last month when finance minister Kwasi […]
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Two more ministers resign in fresh blow to PM Boris Johnson
Two more ministers resigned from the UK government on Wednesday, piling further pressure on Prime Minister Boris Johnson following the departure of his health and finance ministers. Will Quince, minister for children and families, said he had “no choice but to tender my resignation” while junior transport minister Laura Trott said she was quitting over […]
MP Cruddas asks UK govt to press Israel to end injustice against Palestinians
LONDON – British lawmaker Jonathan Cruddas, a senior member of the Labour Party, has asked the UK government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson to press Israel’s administration to end violations and injustices against Palestinians in the Middle East region. He said that the UK government cannot be a ‘passive observer when it comes to […]