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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
13 hours ago · Pre-election polls strongly favored the center-left Labour Party, which was bidding to end 14 years of Conservative rule. A new prime minister would inherit a host of economic challenges.
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8 hours ago · Election workers are seen in Sunderland, northern England, on Thursday July 4. Labour will win 410 seats, according to the major exit poll just released. That will hand Keir Starmer a massive ...
9 hours ago · Published 7:13 PM EDT, Thu July 4, 2024. Link Copied! London CNN —. The tectonic plates of British politics appear to have shifted seismically after Britons resoundingly voted to put an end to ...
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LIVE. Millions head to the polls to vote in UK general election. Polling stations in 650 constituencies across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland open at 06:00 GMT. I'm not leaving,...
1 day ago · United Kingdom, island country located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. It comprises the whole of the island of Great Britain—which contains England, Wales, and Scotland—as well as the northern portion of the island of Ireland. Its capital is London.
May 22, 2023 · The United Kingdom is a state made up of the historic countries of England, Wales and Scotland, as well as Northern Ireland. It is known as the home of both modern parliamentary democracy and...
