UK's Conservative Party is still short of&nbsp;candidates to stand in approximately 150 constituencies, the party admitted.

A source pointed out that the party had candidates ready for three-quarters of the seats in Great Britain. This translates to 474 out of 632 seats, leaving 158 seats yet to be filled. Typically, the party does not field candidates in Northern Ireland.

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Meanwhile, the deadline for candidates to be nominated is June 7, signifying the party has less than a fortnight to fill all the vacancies.

The task is more challenging because a significant number of Tories have recently announced they will not be standing at the election.

The number of Tory MPs stepping down has now exceeded the Conservative Party record of 75 set in 1997. A total of 78 Tories have so far announced that they will leave the parliament in this election.

According to a Tory source, “The Conservative Party is prepared, with three-quarters of seats already selected with excellent Conservative candidates.”

James Cleverly, the Home Secretary, addressed the issue of the many unselected candidates on Sky News on Sunday (May 26) morning. He stated, "The selection process has been ongoing. In many places, the selections are just about to take place."

“I’ve been chairman of the party, you always have to do selections right up until the last minute. There is nothing particularly unusual about that,” Cleverly added.

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“We have many candidates left to select, and we have a fantastic pool to choose from.”

When asked why Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had called the general election without having selected all its candidates, Cleverly said, “We’ve seen inflation return to normal, we’ve seen the economic indicators heading in the right direction. We are now in a position to demonstrate that our plan is working.”

“There are always going to be pros and cons for any timing of an election. I’d much rather be campaigning in the early spring than the late autumn,” he further added.

“And we are ready to make this bold move because we are certain of our offer to the British people.”

(With inputs from agencies)

UK's Conservative Party is still short of candidates to stand in approximately 150 constituencies, the party admitted. A source pointed out that the party had candidates ready for three-quarters of the seats in Great Britain.

UK's Conservative Party is still short of candidates to stand in approximately 150 constituencies, the party admitted. A source pointed out that the party had candidates ready for three-quarters of the seats in Great Britain. This translates to 474 out of 632 seats, leaving 158 seats yet to be filled. Typically, the party does not field candidates in Northern Ireland. Also read: Israeli strikes on Rafah refugee camp kill 35 Palestinians: Gaza ministry Meanwhile, the deadline for candidates to be nominated is June 7, signifying the party has less than a fortnight to fill all the vacancies. The task is more challenging because a significant number of Tories have recently announced they will not be standing at the election. The number of Tory MPs stepping down has now exceeded the Conservative Party record of 75 set in 1997. A total of 78 Tories have so far announced that they will leave the parliament in this election. According to a Tory source, “The Conservative Party is prepared, with three-quarters of seats already selected with excellent Conservative candidates.” James Cleverly, the Home Secretary, addressed the issue of the many unselected candidates on Sky News on Sunday (May 26) morning. He stated, "The selection process has been ongoing. In many places, the selections are just about to take place." “I’ve been chairman of the party, you always have to do selections right up until the last minute. There is nothing particularly unusual about that,” Cleverly added. Also read: UK parties launch campaigns as Sunak surprises with early election “We have many candidates left to select, and we have a fantastic pool to choose from.” When asked why Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had called the general election without having selected all its candidates, Cleverly said, “We’ve seen inflation return to normal, we’ve seen the economic indicators heading in the right direction. We are now in a position to demonstrate that our plan is working.” “There are always going to be pros and cons for any timing of an election. I’d much rather be campaigning in the early spring than the late autumn,” he further added. “And we are ready to make this bold move because we are certain of our offer to the British people.” (With inputs from agencies)

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Anderson on Friday (Feb 23) reportedly told a media outlet, “I don’t actually believe that these Islamists have got control of our country, but what I do believe is they’ve got control of Khan and they’ve got control of London. Again, this stems with Khan, he’s actually given our capital city away to his mates."

His comments drew swift condemnation from various quarters, including Labour Party figures and prominent members of his own party, labeling them as "unambiguously racist and Islamophobic."

Khan is the first Muslim mayor of London. He is also a member of the opposition Labour Party.

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He has often faced criticism from Conservative quarters, particularly regarding his management of policing and his alleged involvement in pro-Palestinian events in the capital.

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The incident reignited discussions about Islamophobia within the Conservative Party, with recent surveys indicating growing public concern over the issue.

Meanwhile, concerns over rising Islamophobic incidents across the UK have been underscored by a monitoring group's report revealing a significant increase in anti-Muslim hate crimes following the Israel-Gaza war.

Since the outbreak of the Israel-Gaza conflict, Tell MAMA, an organisation dedicated to monitoring anti-Muslim hate incidents, has reported a staggering increase in cases. In a four-month period, they recorded 2,010 incidents.&nbsp;This figure represented a significant surge compared to the 600 incidents reported during the same period in the previous year, marking a concerning rise of 335 percent.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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The UK’s Conservative Party has taken action against one of its members of parliament, Lee Anderson, following controversial comments he made regarding London's Mayor, Sadiq Khan, accusing him of being under the control of "Islamists.

The UK’s Conservative Party has taken action against one of its members of parliament, Lee Anderson, following controversial comments he made regarding London's Mayor, Sadiq Khan, accusing him of being under the control of "Islamists." Anderson on Friday (Feb 23) reportedly told a media outlet, “I don’t actually believe that these Islamists have got control of our country, but what I do believe is they’ve got control of Khan and they’ve got control of London. Again, this stems with Khan, he’s actually given our capital city away to his mates." His comments drew swift condemnation from various quarters, including Labour Party figures and prominent members of his own party, labeling them as "unambiguously racist and Islamophobic." Khan is the first Muslim mayor of London. He is also a member of the opposition Labour Party. Also Read | Israeli cabinet to approve IDF's plans for Rafah ground offensive next week: Netanyahu He has often faced criticism from Conservative quarters, particularly regarding his management of policing and his alleged involvement in pro-Palestinian events in the capital. The situation escalated on Wednesday (Feb 21) as pro-Palestinian demonstrators congregated outside parliament during a tumultuous vote on Gaza ceasefire. This prompted a departure from standard parliamentary procedures due to concerns over safety of the lawmakers. Also Read | Trump wins South Carolina primary, defeating Haley in her home state Following mounting criticism, the Conservative Party announced Anderson's suspension from the parliamentary party and was stripped off Tory whip. A spokesperson stated, "Following his refusal to apologize for comments made yesterday, the Chief Whip has suspended the Conservative whip from Lee Anderson MP." Anderson, a former vice-chairman of the Conservative Party, will now serve as an independent lawmaker in parliament, media reports said. Watch | In his conservative conference speech, Trump calls himself a 'proud political dissident' × The incident reignited discussions about Islamophobia within the Conservative Party, with recent surveys indicating growing public concern over the issue. Meanwhile, concerns over rising Islamophobic incidents across the UK have been underscored by a monitoring group's report revealing a significant increase in anti-Muslim hate crimes following the Israel-Gaza war. Since the outbreak of the Israel-Gaza conflict, Tell MAMA, an organisation dedicated to monitoring anti-Muslim hate incidents, has reported a staggering increase in cases. In a four-month period, they recorded 2,010 incidents. This figure represented a significant surge compared to the 600 incidents reported during the same period in the previous year, marking a concerning rise of 335 percent. (With inputs from agencies)

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