Starmer's Debut as PM: Calls for Diversity in Parliament, Heads to NATO Summit | Watch
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Starmer's Debut as PM: Calls for Diversity in Parliament, Heads to NATO Summit | Watch
In his debut address as Prime Minister in the Commons, Sir Keir Starmer began by extending his congratulations to Sir Lindsay Hoyle on his re-election as Speaker.
He acknowledged Sir Lindsay's leadership over the most diverse parliament in the UK's history in terms of race and gender representation.
Starmer expressed pride in the role his party has played in achieving this diversity, along with contributions from all parties.
He highlighted the significance of the current parliament hosting the largest cohort of LGBT+ MPs globally.
Additionally, Sir Keir congratulated Sir Edward Leigh on becoming the new Father of the House and recognized Diane Abbott as the new Mother of the House, celebrating their contributions and milestones in parliamentary service.
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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said there is "still a lot more to do" on Brexit's fifth birthday. Ms Badenoch called for Sir Keir Starmer to "look at where the opportunities are" as she expressed hopes for a trade deal with the US.
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Guests arriving for the funeral of former Deputy Prime Minister Lord John Prescott. Arrivals include: Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Angela Rayner, John Healey, Rachel Reeves, Sir Keir Starmer, Gordon Brown, Sir Sadiq Khan, David Lammy, Yvette Cooper and Ed Balls, and Tony Blair. Arrivals followed by the coffin being carried into the church.
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OPPOSITION WALKS OUT ASFM SITHARAMAN PRESENTS BUDGET
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Budget 2025 in Parliament, massive protests erupted both inside and outside the House. The opposition created an uproar, raising slogans and disrupting proceedings, demanding accountability over the recent deaths at the Kumbh Mela.
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Minutes before unveiling Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was seen posing outside the North Block, home to the Ministry of Finance. Dressed in a traditional saree and holding the iconic red budget document, she smiled for the cameras, signaling confidence ahead of the much-anticipated announcement. The moment, steeped in tradition, marks the final stage of preparations before she presents the budget in Parliament. With expectations running high among businesses, taxpayers, and industries, all eyes are on Sitharaman as she outlines key financial policies and economic measures that will shape India's growth trajectory for the coming year.
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PM Modi remarked that this was the first Parliament session since 2014 without attempts from abroad to disrupt proceedings, alluding to past incidents like the.. IndiaTimes
Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, trained guns at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over the budget-making process,.. DNA
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