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Each passing day is bringing in more Tory party MP resignations. Since Rishi Sunak's July election announcement five conservative leaders have already resigned. Fear, division within the party and a looming sense of defeat signals that more might follow. Watch in for more details!

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It's Rishi Sunak's biggest bet as UK goes to polls on July 4th. Rishi Sunak's surprise election announcement has triggered a sense of urgency across political parties. As the Rwanda Asylum plan has been one of the most concerning issue for UK amid this the Prime Minister has said that no Rwanda flights will take off before the General Elections in UK. Watch to know more.

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<p>Jeremy Corbyn, former Labour leader who was suspended from the party due to a dispute over antisemitism, has said he would be running as an independent candidate in Islington North in the upcoming UK general elections, as reported by the BBC.</p>

<p>This decision poses a challenge for Sir Keir Starmer, who had barred Corbyn from representing Labour after he did not apologise for his management of antisemitism issues within the party.</p>

<h2><strong>Who's next in line in Islington North?</strong></h2>

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<p>Labour is yet to choose a candidate for Islington North, where Jeremy Corbyn won a big majority of 26,188 votes in the 2019 general election.</p>

<p>This majority makes Islington North one of Labour's safest seats, and Corbyn's supporters believe he can win again.</p>

<p>Labour has shortlisted Sem Moema, a member of the London Assembly, and Praful Nargund, an Islington councillor, as potential candidates for the upcoming election.</p>

<p>Former BBC journalist Paul Mason did not make the final shortlist. The selected candidate will be announced on June 1.</p>

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<p>Corbyn was suspended from Labour for "a failure to retract his words," which he described as a "political" move.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to reinstate Corbyn ally Diane Abbott to Labour’s parliamentary ranks after welcoming Tory defector Natalie Elphicke.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Rishi Sunak officially launched the general election campaign on Wednesday night (May 22), announcing that the election will take place on July 4.</p>

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<p>In a speech outside No 10 Downing Street, Sunak defended his track record on the economy, national security, and immigration.</p>

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Jeremy Corbyn, former Labour leader who was suspended from the party due to a dispute over antisemitism, has said he would be running as an independent candidate in Islington North in the upcoming UK general elections, as reported by the BBC.

Jeremy Corbyn, former Labour leader who was suspended from the party due to a dispute over antisemitism, has said he would be running as an independent candidate in Islington North in the upcoming UK general elections, as reported by the BBC. This decision poses a challenge for Sir Keir Starmer, who had barred Corbyn from representing Labour after he did not apologise for his management of antisemitism issues within the party. Who's next in line in Islington North? Labour is yet to choose a candidate for Islington North, where Jeremy Corbyn won a big majority of 26,188 votes in the 2019 general election. This majority makes Islington North one of Labour's safest seats, and Corbyn's supporters believe he can win again. Labour has shortlisted Sem Moema, a member of the London Assembly, and Praful Nargund, an Islington councillor, as potential candidates for the upcoming election. Former BBC journalist Paul Mason did not make the final shortlist. The selected candidate will be announced on June 1. Also read | Infected blood scandal: UK announces $267,000 interim compensation for victims Corbyn was suspended from Labour for "a failure to retract his words," which he described as a "political" move. Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to reinstate Corbyn ally Diane Abbott to Labour’s parliamentary ranks after welcoming Tory defector Natalie Elphicke. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak officially launched the general election campaign on Wednesday night (May 22), announcing that the election will take place on July 4. Also watch | PM Sunak says 'no Rwanda flights before General Election In a speech outside No 10 Downing Street, Sunak defended his track record on the economy, national security, and immigration. (With inputs from agencies)

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday (May 22) announced that the general election will be held on July 4 and that the King has granted the dissolution of parliament. Who has the best plan for the UK economy, this question was put to voters who believe that Labor party's Starmer has a better plan for the country than in the incumbent Rishi Sunak for the future. Earlier, Sunak had said that the general elections in the United Kingdom will be held in the second half of 2024. Watch in for more details!

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<p>Ina surprise move, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday (May 22) announced that the King has granted the request for dissolution of parliament and the general election will be held on July 4. The announcement comes as the governing Conservatives are widely expected to lose after 14 years in power.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Now is the moment for Britain to choose its future’</strong></h2>

<p>The United Kingdom PM, 44, ended months of speculation and announced that he is calling for an earlier-than-expected election, a move which is being seen as a big risk considering his party is trailing behind the opposition Labour in the opinion polls.</p>

<p>“Earlier today I spoke with His Majesty the King to request the dissolution of parliament. The king has granted this request and we will have a general election on July 4,” said Sunak standing outside Downing Street in pouring rain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The country has seen the most challenging times since World War II with the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, said the UK PM during his speech, adding that Britain has fought through those challenges.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He also spoke over some protesters gathered just outside the gates of Downing Street who even played an anthem associated with the Labour Party as Sunak was listing what he said were his achievements in government, not only as the PM but also as the former finance minister.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Now is the moment for Britain to choose its future,” said Sunak describing that choice as one between stability with him and the unknown with Labour leader Keir Starmer, who will attempt to take power for his party after 14 years of Conservative-led government.</p>

<p>“Over the next few weeks, I will fight for every vote, I will earn your trust and I will prove to you that only a Conservative government led by me will not put our hard earned economic stability at risk,” said Sunak who will compete against Starmer in the upcoming elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The UK PM said that his government has a clear plan and is prepared to take bold action. He also went on to criticise the opposition and said, “I don't know what they offer – and in truth, I don’t think you do either.”</p>

<p>Starmer always took the “easy way out” and had no plan, said Sunak, adding that “as a result, the future can only be uncertain with them.”</p>

<p>Earlier, Sunak had said that the general elections will be held in the second half of 2024.</p>

<p>Ahead of the announcement, the British media citing sources had said that the UK PM would call for a summer election which will take place on July 4.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is at stake?</strong></h2>

<p>Both parties have all but begun campaigning as while Sunak was criticising the Labour party and its leader, Starmer was quick to take to X and posted a video explaining what he has to offer in one word: “Change”.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During a press conference later, Starmer said that his party has changed over the years and it will “return Britain to the service of working people” and transform the country. He also said that if Conservatives are given another five years they will be “entitled to carry on exactly as they are”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If Labour wins the election, Britain, which was once known for its political stability, will have had six PMs in eight years for the first time since the 1830s.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Reuters, Labour is currently running about 20 percentage points ahead of the Conservatives in the opinion polls, but some party officials are concerned their advantage is not as solid as it appears amid fears that many voters remain undecided.</p>

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Ina surprise move, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday (May 22) announced that the King has granted the request for dissolution of parliament and the general election will be held on July 4.

Ina surprise move, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday (May 22) announced that the King has granted the request for dissolution of parliament and the general election will be held on July 4. The announcement comes as the governing Conservatives are widely expected to lose after 14 years in power. ‘Now is the moment for Britain to choose its future’ The United Kingdom PM, 44, ended months of speculation and announced that he is calling for an earlier-than-expected election, a move which is being seen as a big risk considering his party is trailing behind the opposition Labour in the opinion polls. “Earlier today I spoke with His Majesty the King to request the dissolution of parliament. The king has granted this request and we will have a general election on July 4,” said Sunak standing outside Downing Street in pouring rain. The country has seen the most challenging times since World War II with the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, said the UK PM during his speech, adding that Britain has fought through those challenges. Also Read | US opposes recognition of Palestinian state, Israel calls it reward for terror' He also spoke over some protesters gathered just outside the gates of Downing Street who even played an anthem associated with the Labour Party as Sunak was listing what he said were his achievements in government, not only as the PM but also as the former finance minister. “Now is the moment for Britain to choose its future,” said Sunak describing that choice as one between stability with him and the unknown with Labour leader Keir Starmer, who will attempt to take power for his party after 14 years of Conservative-led government. “Over the next few weeks, I will fight for every vote, I will earn your trust and I will prove to you that only a Conservative government led by me will not put our hard earned economic stability at risk,” said Sunak who will compete against Starmer in the upcoming elections. The UK PM said that his government has a clear plan and is prepared to take bold action. He also went on to criticise the opposition and said, “I don't know what they offer – and in truth, I don’t think you do either.” Starmer always took the “easy way out” and had no plan, said Sunak, adding that “as a result, the future can only be uncertain with them.” Earlier, Sunak had said that the general elections will be held in the second half of 2024. Ahead of the announcement, the British media citing sources had said that the UK PM would call for a summer election which will take place on July 4. What is at stake? Both parties have all but begun campaigning as while Sunak was criticising the Labour party and its leader, Starmer was quick to take to X and posted a video explaining what he has to offer in one word: “Change”. Also Read | Three Indian-origin students killed, two injured in road accident in US During a press conference later, Starmer said that his party has changed over the years and it will “return Britain to the service of working people” and transform the country. He also said that if Conservatives are given another five years they will be “entitled to carry on exactly as they are”. If Labour wins the election, Britain, which was once known for its political stability, will have had six PMs in eight years for the first time since the 1830s. According to Reuters, Labour is currently running about 20 percentage points ahead of the Conservatives in the opinion polls, but some party officials are concerned their advantage is not as solid as it appears amid fears that many voters remain undecided. (With inputs from agencies)

UK PM Rishi Sunak calls general elections on July 4 in surprise move as his party trails in opinion polls

UK General Elections 2024: UK PM Rishi Sunak announces early elections on July 4

It's Rishi Sunak's biggest bet as UK goes to polls on July 4th. As the Rwanda Asylum plan has been one of the most concerning issue for UK amid this the Prime Minister has said that no Rwanda flights will take off before the General Elections in UK. Watch in for more details!

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<p>A man in England developed a life-threatening flesh-eating infection after a tooth infection spread. Terry, from Suffolk, shared his story on <em>The Face Doctors</em> show on Discovery Plus. He faced serious concerns about losing his vision when pus formed under his eye. The infection began after he had a tooth removed by a local dentist, leading to an abscess that required urgent treatment at hospitals to stop it from getting worse.</p>

<p>"I left it too long really, I waited until Monday to go back to the dentist and they sent me over here with a letter," he told Metro News.</p>

<p>He was informed that the swelling under his eye was most likely related to his mouth. Hospital treatment was promptly provided due to the urgent nature of the issue.</p>

<p>Maxillofacial surgeon Shadi Basyuni decided to perform a surgery to remove the pus. "Tooth infections can be really dangerous, because if it spreads into the eye socket he could lose his vision and that would be catastrophic. In addition, he could be left with significant disfigurement, consequences of this appearance, his self-esteem, so this is a more urgent case," he told Metro News.</p>

<p>"If it spreads into the eye socket he could lose an eye. If it spreads into his bloodstream, he could get more generally unwell, and we call that sepsis, which can be life-threatening," he said on the test results that showed a "very aggressive infection".</p>

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<p>Doctors discovered that the life-threatening infection was causing severe damage to his face. During surgery, they found that the tissue around his face was filled with micro-organisms and insects.</p>

<p>Terry's eyelid had also turned black from the infection.</p>

<p>Following emergency surgery, Terry underwent an eight-week recovery period. He credited the medical procedure with saving his life during the programme.</p>

<h2><strong>Deadly bacteria spreading in Japan</strong></h2>

<p>A mystery bacterial infection is rapidly spreading across Japan, with authorities unable to determine its cause. Data from the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID) indicates that cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), caused by group A streptococcus bacteria, are set to surpass the record levels seen in 2023. In 2023, there were 941 reported cases, but already in the first two months of 2024, there have been a staggering 378 cases recorded.</p>

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<p>“There are still many unknown factors regarding the mechanisms behind fulminant (severe and sudden) forms of streptococcus, and we are not at the stage where we can explain them,” said NIID in a statement.</p>

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A man in England developed a life-threatening flesh-eating infection after a tooth infection spread. Terry, from Suffolk, shared his story on The Face Doctors show on Discovery Plus.

A man in England developed a life-threatening flesh-eating infection after a tooth infection spread. Terry, from Suffolk, shared his story on The Face Doctors show on Discovery Plus. He faced serious concerns about losing his vision when pus formed under his eye. The infection began after he had a tooth removed by a local dentist, leading to an abscess that required urgent treatment at hospitals to stop it from getting worse. "I left it too long really, I waited until Monday to go back to the dentist and they sent me over here with a letter," he told Metro News. He was informed that the swelling under his eye was most likely related to his mouth. Hospital treatment was promptly provided due to the urgent nature of the issue. Maxillofacial surgeon Shadi Basyuni decided to perform a surgery to remove the pus. "Tooth infections can be really dangerous, because if it spreads into the eye socket he could lose his vision and that would be catastrophic. In addition, he could be left with significant disfigurement, consequences of this appearance, his self-esteem, so this is a more urgent case," he told Metro News. "If it spreads into the eye socket he could lose an eye. If it spreads into his bloodstream, he could get more generally unwell, and we call that sepsis, which can be life-threatening," he said on the test results that showed a "very aggressive infection". Also read | Bacteria that make us sick might survive and thrive on Mars, study shows Doctors discovered that the life-threatening infection was causing severe damage to his face. During surgery, they found that the tissue around his face was filled with micro-organisms and insects. Terry's eyelid had also turned black from the infection. Following emergency surgery, Terry underwent an eight-week recovery period. He credited the medical procedure with saving his life during the programme. Deadly bacteria spreading in Japan A mystery bacterial infection is rapidly spreading across Japan, with authorities unable to determine its cause. Data from the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID) indicates that cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), caused by group A streptococcus bacteria, are set to surpass the record levels seen in 2023. In 2023, there were 941 reported cases, but already in the first two months of 2024, there have been a staggering 378 cases recorded. Also read | 'Vampire' bacteria: Some common pathogens are now feasting on human blood “There are still many unknown factors regarding the mechanisms behind fulminant (severe and sudden) forms of streptococcus, and we are not at the stage where we can explain them,” said NIID in a statement. (With inputs from agencies)

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