![ANALYSIS - As France votes, Europe holds its breath ANALYSIS - As France votes, Europe holds its breath](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71603816347_UKFranceElection.jpg)
ANALYSIS - As France votes, Europe holds its breath
Emmanuel Macron's EU role likely weakened by election second round.
Fri Jul 05 2024
!['Big beasts' slayed as Conservatives suffer UK election bloodbath 'Big beasts' slayed as Conservatives suffer UK election bloodbath](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720177037_LizTruss.jpg)
'Big beasts' slayed as Conservatives suffer UK election bloodbath
Former PM Liz Truss and defence minister Grant Shapps were among a record number of senior ministers to lose their parliamentary seats.
Fri Jul 05 2024
AWANI Tonight: The impact of Labour’s return to power in UK
The UK will see its first Labour government in 14 years. Karisma Putera Abdul Rahman from Bait Al Amanah discusses what the results indicate about the current political climate and new PM Keir Starmer’s first steps at 10 Downing Street.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Starmer pledges to stabilise UK as Labour win huge majority Starmer pledges to stabilise UK as Labour win huge majority](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720174232_KeirStarmer.jpg)
Starmer pledges to stabilise UK as Labour win huge majority
Keir Starmer vowed to rebuild Britain as its next prime minister after his Labour Party surged to a landslide victory.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![TIMELINE - Key moments from 14 years of Conservative rule in UK TIMELINE - Key moments from 14 years of Conservative rule in UK](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41594602623_UKBigBen.jpg)
TIMELINE - Key moments from 14 years of Conservative rule in UK
Here are some of the defining moments of the Conservatives' four terms in power under five prime ministers since 2010.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![UK outgoing PM Sunak to formally resign after making 0930 GMT statement UK outgoing PM Sunak to formally resign after making 0930 GMT statement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720168602_RishiSunak.jpg)
UK outgoing PM Sunak to formally resign after making 0930 GMT statement
Rishi Sunak will make a statement in Downing Street before meeting with King Charles to formally resign, his office said.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Britain's Starmer has a large in-tray of problems Britain's Starmer has a large in-tray of problems](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720167860_KeirStarmer.jpg)
Britain's Starmer has a large in-tray of problems
Keir Starmer enters power with one of the longest lists of problems ever to face an incoming prime minister.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Challenges ahead for UK's next prime minister Keir Starmer Challenges ahead for UK's next prime minister Keir Starmer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720155079_NeilKinnock.jpg)
Challenges ahead for UK's next prime minister Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer aims for long-term growth, but as he tackles this challenge, his first few months are filled with tough decisions.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![UK's Labour sweeps to power as Sunak concedes election UK's Labour sweeps to power as Sunak concedes election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720154372_tbKeirStarmerlead.jpg)
UK's Labour sweeps to power as Sunak concedes election
Centre-left Labour has already won more than 326 of the 650 seats in parliament, with an exit poll suggesting it would capture about 410.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Nigel Farage wins seat in UK parliament Nigel Farage wins seat in UK parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720150504_tbNigelFarage.jpg)
Nigel Farage wins seat in UK parliament
Nigel Farage surprise entry into the election a month ago, boosted support for Reform UK across the country.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![ANALYSIS - UK election brings few hopes or fears to cautious City of London ANALYSIS - UK election brings few hopes or fears to cautious City of London](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720081256_tbpollingstation.jpg)
ANALYSIS - UK election brings few hopes or fears to cautious City of London
The UK financial sector is warming to Labour's pro-business overtures and pledges to provide stability and support.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![UK's Labour sweeping into power with huge majority, exit poll shows UK's Labour sweeping into power with huge majority, exit poll shows](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720134429_KeirStarmer.jpg)
UK's Labour sweeping into power with huge majority, exit poll shows
Centre-left Labour was on course to capture 410 of the 650 seats in parliament.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Consider This: UK Elections - Foregone Conclusion? (Part 2)
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is in a fierce battle to retain his position, facing a formidable challenge from Labour leader Keir Starmer. As the Conservatives brace for what could be a historic defeat, all eyes are on whether Labour will secure a decisive victory. However, is it a foregone conclusion? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Hafiz Marzukhi speaks to Karisma Putera Abdul Rahman, Policy Research Analyst at Bait Al Amanah
Thu Jul 04 2024
Consider This: UK Elections - Foregone Conclusion? (Part 1)
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is in a fierce battle to retain his position, facing a formidable challenge from Labour leader Keir Starmer. As the Conservatives brace for what could be a historic defeat, all eyes are on whether Labour will secure a decisive victory. However, is it a foregone conclusion? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Hafiz Marzukhi speaks to UM's Assoc Prof Dr Roy Anthony Rogers, Deputy Executive Director (Development, Research, & Innovation), Asia Europe Institute
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Britons start voting in election expected to propel Labour to power Britons start voting in election expected to propel Labour to power](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720081256_tbpollingstation.jpg)
Britons start voting in election expected to propel Labour to power
To win outright, one party needs to win at least 326 out of the 650 parliamentary seats.
Thu Jul 04 2024