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Prathesh Panjak, 27, a first time immigrant voter and post-graduate student at the University of Salford, reads a book at a library, ahead of Britain's general election in Manchester, Britain, June 28, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja
Politics

UK election gives hope to first time immigrant voters

Refugees and immigrants from Commonwealth countries, mainly former territories of the British Empire such as Nigeria, India, and Malaysia, are eligible to vote in British elections

Satirical political character 'Count Binface' poses during an interview with Reuters, ahead of challenging UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for the parliamentary seat of Richmond and Northallerton, in the upcoming general election on July 4, outside of the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, July 2, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Toby Melville
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Count Binface, Elmo and AI Steve: the UK election's unusual candidates

British opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer speaks during a Labour general election campaign event, in Clay Cross, Britain July 2, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Claudia Greco
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Economic warnings dominate as UK election campaign enters final day

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is applauded as he arrives to speak during a Conservative general election campaign event in London, Britain, July 2, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Hollie Adams
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Boris Johnson issues surprise last-ditch UK election rallying cry

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak picks up groceries during a visit to Ocado distribution centre on the day of a Conservative general election campaign event, near Luton, Britain July 2, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Phil Noble/Pool
Politics

UK's Sunak hunts for votes among the robots, at 4:50 am

Workers Party candidate for Oldham East and Saddleworth, Shanaz Saddique, poses for a photograph in Oldham, Britain, June 27, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Ben Makori
Europe

Campaigners seek to harness Gaza anger among UK Muslim voters

British Airways planes are seen parked at Bournemouth Airport, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Bournemouth, Britain, April 1, 2020/ Reuters
Europe

UK govt, British Airways sued over Kuwait hostage crisis

An anti-Brexit demonstrator protests near the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, January 31, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo
Politics

Britain's Labour aims for closer EU ties without reopening Brexit wounds

The NHS London Ambulance Service sign is seen on an ambulance in London, Britain, February 18, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/May James/File Photo
Politics

Immigration at heart of UK healthcare - and election

Columbine Centre, Walton-on-the-Naze, June 29, 2024. Photo: LED BY DONKEYS/Handout via REUTERS
Europe

UK Reform leader Farage speech interrupted by banner mocking Putin views

FILE PHOTO: Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu walks to address his supporters at his party headquarters during Israel's general election in Jerusalem, November 2, 2022. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
Europe

ICC decision on Netanyahu arrest warrant may be delayed by UK

From the left, Hinduja brothers Prakash, Gopichand and Ashok are laying the ground work for the conglomerate for the next century. Photo: KT Watson
World+Biz

Who are the billionaire Indian Hinduja family who are accused of human trafficking?

Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak records a video message about the situation in Israel at Chequers, the official country residence of the Prime Minister, near Aylesbury, Britain, Oct 8, 2023. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/Pool
Europe

UK polls point to 'electoral extinction' for Prime Minister Sunak's Conservatives