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Terror attacks and election place UK PM Theresa May under microscope

Prime Minister Theresa May is seeking re-election as a tough leader to take Britain through Brexit, but her "strong and stable" image is under close scrutiny after a string of terror attacks and campaign missteps ahead of Thursday`s vote.

Jun 05, 2017, 10:10 AM IST

Will election call prove a nightmare for Theresa May?

In the past three months, three assaults in London and Manchester have killed 34 people and injured more than 200 others.
 

Jun 05, 2017, 10:05 AM IST

European Parliament chief denies British PM's allegations

May stated that Britain would not allow the "bureaucrats of Brussels run over us" and urged voters to "give me your backing to fight for Britain."

May 04, 2017, 23:04 PM IST

British PM Theresa May calls for early election, says need to strengthen hand due to Brexit

British Prime Minister Theresa May called on Tuesday for an early election on June 8.

Apr 18, 2017, 23:35 PM IST

British PM Theresa May calls snap election on June 8

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday announced a snap General Election on June 8, seeking a stronger mandate in talks over leaving the European Union (EU).

Apr 18, 2017, 20:10 PM IST

British PM Theresa May blocks second Scottish independence referendum

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday ruled out a call for a Scottish independence referendum by saying "now is not the time" for another vote.

Mar 16, 2017, 22:47 PM IST

British PM promises MPs vote on draft Brexit deal

Prime Minister Theresa May agreed Tuesday to give British lawmakers a vote on the final Brexit deal before it is finalised, seeking to fend off a rebellion over a bill to start negotiations to leave the EU.

Feb 08, 2017, 00:14 AM IST

MPs call on British PM Theresa May to stand up to US President Donald Trump over torture remarks

British Prime Minister Theresa May is facing growing pressure, including from high-profile Conservatives, to warn US President Donald Trump that the British government considers his comments about torture to be unacceptable.

Jan 26, 2017, 22:59 PM IST

British PM calls for early Brexit talks with new European Parliament President

British Prime Minister Theresa May called on Saturday for an early meeting with the new President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani to discuss Britain's exit from the European Union.

Jan 22, 2017, 10:45 AM IST

British PM visits ancient temple in Bengaluru

Clad in a colourful sari, British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday visited a 700-year-old Hindu temple here and took blessings of its presiding deity Someshwara, a form of Lord Shiva.

Nov 09, 2016, 00:02 AM IST

Indo-UK joint statement during visit of British PM Theresa May to India - Full Text

 British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday joined her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in demanding strong action against those who support terrorism.

Nov 07, 2016, 23:45 PM IST

British PM Theresa May says values judiciary independence, press freedom

British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Sunday that she valued the independence of the judiciary and freedom of press, after a High Court ruling ordering the government to seek parliament`s approval to trigger Article 50 was attacked by the media.

Nov 07, 2016, 04:43 AM IST

British PM warns MPs against blocking Brexit

"MPs and peers who regret the referendum result need to accept what the people decided," May said.

Nov 06, 2016, 19:19 PM IST

British PM Theresa May tells European Brexit timetable `unchanged` despite shock ruling

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday told European leaders that her March deadline for triggering Brexit negotiations "remains unchanged" despite a court ruling that she first needs parliam

Nov 04, 2016, 19:03 PM IST

British PM Theresa May hosts Diwali reception at Downing Street

British Prime Minister Theresa May hosted a reception at Downing Street to celebrate Diwali and welcomed more than 150 key figures from across the Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities.

Oct 25, 2016, 23:31 PM IST

Britsh PM Theresa May seeks to unite first ministers over Brexit plans

British Prime Minister Theresa May will today meet the first ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in London, where she will face calls for each region to vote on the government's Brexit plans.

Oct 24, 2016, 09:08 AM IST

British PM to pay maiden visit to India from November 6

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday said she will visit India next month for her first bilateral visit outside Europe during which she will hold talks with her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and review all aspects of the India-UK strategic partnership post-Brexit.

Oct 16, 2016, 19:36 PM IST

Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom to fight all-women contest for British PM

The British Conservative Party elected two women on Thursday as the final candidates to become Britain`s next prime minister replacing David Cameron.

Jul 07, 2016, 22:51 PM IST

British PM orders review into use of guns by police

British Prime Minister David Cameron has ordered a review into the use of guns by police in England and Wales.

Dec 20, 2015, 23:44 PM IST

PM Modi in New York: As it happened Monday

In New York, PM Modi and President Barack Obama decided to "further refine" the Indo-US strategic partnership while pushing ahead with cooperation in the areas of security, counter-terrorism, defence, economy and climate change.

Sep 29, 2015, 05:42 AM IST