Author: Morton Obrien

“We are now the real opposition to Labour,” celebrated far-right leader Nigel Farage at the start of a debate on ITV on Thursday night.Farage, a staunch supporter of Brexit, wants a head-to-head debate with Labor leader Keir Starmer and believes immigration will dominate the election.For the anti-European ex-MP, who failed to get elected to the Westminster parliament seven times, the UK's housing crisis and access to healthcare are the result of “Labour-initiated” immigration policies. Conservative government”.YouGov points out that reform UK's progress is on the brink of a referendum. In this sense, he highlighted that more time is needed to…

Investing.com – United Kingdom equities were lower at the close on Friday, as losses in the , and , and sectors propelled shares lower. At the end of London, the index fell 0.20%, hitting a new record low in 1 month. The best performers of the session on the index came from shares of BT Group plc (LON: ), which rose 3.37% or 4.55 points to trade at 139.55 at the close of trade. Meanwhile, stocks Tesco PLC ( LON: ) added 2.55% or 7.70 points to trade at 310.20 at the end of the day, and Sage group PLC…

Opened on May 24, 1874, the Bahia British Club celebrates 150 years this year, making it the oldest social club in Bahia and one of twenty in Brazil. The BBC was born out of inspiration from the European clubs of the time, a private place for socializing and entertainment dedicated to the discussion of business, politics and culture. On Rua Banco dos Ingleses, overlooking the Baía de Todos-os-Santos, it received a visit from Queen Elizabeth in 1968 and was the second stop for the Salvadoran British royal family during their only visit to Brazil. On that occasion, the then 42-year-old…

InvesLabor leader Keir Starmer pledged in the party's manifesto to prioritize wealth creation and economic growth in the UK.Speaking at the Coalition's headquarters in Manchester, Starmer stressed the importance of tackling the country's economic problems and laid out a vision designed to win over former Conservative voters.Economic growth is a cornerstoneStarmer highlighted the brokenness of current wealth creation systems: “The way we create wealth is broken and it makes many people feel insecure. Creating wealth is our number one priority,” he said. He pledged that the Labor Party would be pro-business and pro-labour, aiming to balance economic growth with social…

AFPI am AFP https://istoe.com.br/autor/afp/ 06/13/2024 – 10:23 Labor leader Keir Starmer, the favorite to become the new British prime minister after the July 4 election, described economic growth as a priority in Manchester this Thursday (13), presenting his election platform.”Wealth creation is our top priority, economic growth is our main goal,” the Labor leader said in his speech.Starmer, 61, returned to centrist positions after the defeat of his Labor predecessor Jeremy Corbyn in the 2019 election, with a clear advantage over his rival, incumbent Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.”I've changed the Labor Party and I'm ready to change the UK.…

Hong Kong on Wednesday (12) canceled the passports of six pro-democracy activists living abroad under the new national security law. They were also labeled as “wanted criminals,” according to the agency. Al Jazeera. In addition to revoking their passports, the Hong Kong government announced that the six “fugitives” were barred from carrying out any business transactions in the semi-autonomous territory, from financial activities to gold transactions. In a press release, a Hong Kong government spokesperson said activists exiled in the United Kingdom, even from afar, continue to threaten national security and defame Chinese territory. “They issue warning statements to slander…

The article was translated and adapted from English and originally published by the US headquarters of The Epoch Times. Hong Kong authorities on Wednesday invoked the city's new national security law to crack down on pro-democracy activists deported to the United Kingdom. The six people targeted were already wanted by Hong Kong police for crimes including inciting treason and colluding with external elements to endanger a foreign country or national security under the National Security Law imposed by Beijing. Authorities have now announced new sanctions against them, including revoking their passports, using new powers under the Defense National Security Ordinance,…

Photo: Andy Buchanan Photo taken on June 5, 2024 on Victoria Street in Edinburgh, believed to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter books Advertising Andy Buchanan Sam Thorne, guide for The Harry Potter Trail, takes around 20 fans of the famous wizard on an alternative tour of Edinburgh on the routes of the fictional characters in the Scottish city. Fans of the saga come from all corners of the world, as far away as Scotland and the United Kingdom, generating billions of pounds in revenue, according to author J.K. Rowling continues to grow nearly 30 years…

A naval officer and defense adviser issue dire warnings to the Chamber of DeputiesThe 4-star US admiral, a former NATO commander, cited worrying statements from presidents and prime ministers of First World countries such as the UK and France, showing that foreign officials are trying to decide on Brazil's future. Robinson Farinasso, a reserve officer in the Brazilian Navy, told a hearing at the Commission on Foreign Relations and National Security that in the 21st century debate on national sovereignty, Brazil must prepare because something more serious could be coming. The expert told an empty auditorium that reflected parliament's lack…

1 of 2 Vegans vandalize King Charles III's 1st official portrait – Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/Animal Rise Vegans vandalize King Charles III's 1st official portrait – Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/Animal Rising According to the international press, two activists pasted posters of Wallace and Gromit characters over the king's effigy. A message was plastered on the board: “No cheese, Gromit. Look at this cruelty on RSPCA farms.” With the move, the group is calling on Charles III's government to end its support for the Royal Society for the Protection of Animals, of which it is a patron. Their aim is to raise awareness of the…