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Will UK Cannabis Laws Change Under New Labour Government? Doesn't Look That Way Just Yet
Friday, July 5, 2024 - 3:19pm | 849Read More...The Labour Party’s electoral victory on Monday, securing a majority in the 2024 UK general election under Keir Starmer, marks the end of 14 years of Conservative dominance. However, when it comes to cannabis policy, the change in leadership is unlikely to prompt a shift toward legalization,...
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United Kingdom Stocks, ETFs To Watch After Keir Starmer, Labour Party Win
Friday, July 5, 2024 - 12:53pm | 1025Read More...Labour Party member Keir Starmer is set to become the new prime minister of the United Kingdom with a win over the Rishi Sunak-led Conservative Party. The win marks an end to 14 years of Conservative Party control in the United Kingdom. The Labour Party will also have one of the largest majority...
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UK To Hold Snap Election On July 4: Rishi Sunak Announces Surprising Decision
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 3:35pm | 430Read More...Defying expectations, United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will call a snap election for July 4 as the Conservative Party attempts to fend off a dire polling deficit against the rival Labour Party. The UK recently entered a recession after reporting consecutive quarters of GDP decline. What...
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UK Police Commissioners Call For Harsh Penalties For Cannabis At Conservative Party Conference
Monday, October 3, 2022 - 9:27pm | 505Read More...On October 3, at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, police commissioners called to reclassify cannabis and create stricter penalties for those who possess and sell it, reported local media. The commissioners argued that the current classification is not appropriate given new data...
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Canadians Can't 'Opt Out Of Inflation' With Bitcoin: Prime Minster Justin Trudeau Lashes Out At Opposition
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - 1:29pm | 624Read More...A current world leader is attacking an opposing candidate for his views on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Here’s the latest on the world of Canadian politics and how cryptocurrency ideals could play a role in the 2025 prime minister election. What Happened: Justin Trudeau has been the prime...
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Britain's Great Transportation Debates
Monday, March 16, 2015 - 2:46pm | 337Read More...In a recent report, Morgan Stanley analysts summarized the arguments that took place at the U.K.'s Great Transportation Debate. The debate focused on what politicians plan to do about U.K. transportation needs. Three panel debates focused on rail, bus and aviation needs, and representatives...
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How to Profit From United Kingdom Vote on Exiting European Union
Monday, October 24, 2011 - 8:06am | 491Read More...Rebel MPs from the United Kingdom's Conservative party have decided to force a vote on the United Kingdom's European Union membership. Many British politicians are unhappy with the United Kingdom's relationship with the European Union and see the eurozone financial crisis as an opportunity to...
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Speech Debelle Joins Young Voters' Question Time panel in Week of Conservative Party Conference
Monday, October 3, 2011 - 4:12pm | 131Read More...Hip-hop artist Speech Debelle joins the Young Voters' Question Time panel on Tuesday 4 October from Salford during the Conservative Party Conference. The panel will also feature Kwasi Kwarteng MP, Luciana Berger MP, Humza Yousaf MSP, Jenny Willott MP and Stella English, winner of the BBC's The...
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Cameron Acknowledges Threats to the Euro But Stresses UK Will Not Help
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 4:20pm | 554Read More...If Greece defaults and brings down the economies of Europe, including the UK, Cameron will not be able to plead ignorance. On Tuesday, the UK's Prime Minister, David Cameron, stated that the member states of the eurozone have much "invested in it," according to the BBC. He went further, claiming...
