Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg The United Kingdom's Conservative party, led by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has lost two by-elections in one day, with one seeing a 24,000 vote majority overturned. Two by-elections were called in the UK due to two Conservative Members of Parliament resigning due to misconduct, one in Tiverton and … [Read more...] about UK’s Conservative Party loses 2 by-elections, including seat with 24,000 vote majority
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NIDA poll puts Thailand’s opposition parties way ahead of the government
Thais have placed a candidate for the next Thai PM at the top of a recent poll. And that person hasn’t even declared they will run for the top job at this stage. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra, has scored the top position in the latest popularity poll conducted by the NIDA poll. Paetongtarn Shinawatra hasn’t even declared … [Read more...] about NIDA poll puts Thailand’s opposition parties way ahead of the government
Thai government mocked over clay stove proposal
Deputy PM and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow yesterday defended comments the nation should switch to using clay stoves to combat the energy crisis after the government was mocked on social media The Energy Ministry’s official Facebook page on Tuesday uploaded a picture of a stove (Tao Maha Setthee), with a caption saying ‘a charcoal stove is durable, helps save … [Read more...] about Thai government mocked over clay stove proposal
UK PM Boris Johnson seeks to stay in power until the mid-2030s
KIGALI (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday he aims to remain in power until the middle of the next decade, despite calls for him to quit, which would make him the country's longest continuously serving leader in 200 years. Earlier this month, Johnson survived a vote of confidence by Conservative lawmakers in which 41% of his parliamentary … [Read more...] about UK PM Boris Johnson seeks to stay in power until the mid-2030s
Theresa May resigns as PM, explained
Theresa May is resigning as prime minister. She announced she is standing down on June 7, 2019. She became the prime minister in July 2016. Pressure has been mounting over her failure to deliver Brexit. Still PM for Donald Trump's visit May delivered her speech on May 24 morning shortly after meeting the chairman of the Conservative Party backbenchers at 9am. … [Read more...] about Theresa May resigns as PM, explained