MOST of Theresa May’s high-profile education speech this week was typical Tory fayre, big on Victorian-style values and at least a bit condescending. However, it was fascinating to watch the Prime Minister highlight, and seemingly lament, the burden of student debt. The … [Read more...] about Ian McConnell: Yes Prime Minister, Scottish Government has solution to Tory-fuelled student debt problem
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Turkey’s prime minister campaigns in Germany for Turkish constitutional referendum
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim spoke to a crowd of more than 10,000 Turks and Turkish Germans in the western city of Oberhausen on Saturday. He addressed the voters as Ankara vies to whip up support for April's constitutional referendum on expanding the powers of … [Read more...] about Turkey’s prime minister campaigns in Germany for Turkish constitutional referendum
Thai parliament votes military coup leader as new prime minister
Thailand's parliament voted unanimously on Thursday for General Prayuth Chan-ocha to head the government, thus sealing the military's grip on power . According to early media reports, 191 members voted yes, with three abstentions and three members absent. No one opposed his … [Read more...] about Thai parliament votes military coup leader as new prime minister
Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan to seek extradition of US-based cleric
The Turkish prime minister made the announcement in an answer to a reporter's question following a meeting of lawmakers from his AK Party on Tuesday. Asked whether he intended to start the formal process of seeking Gulen's extradition from the United States, Erdogan responded: … [Read more...] about Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan to seek extradition of US-based cleric
Iceland Prime Minister resigns, paving way for next government
Iceland's center-right Independence Party on Sunday declared itself the winner of the country's general election. With no party claiming a majority, leading parties were preparing to haggle over coalition arrangements. However, the Independence Party, which emerged … [Read more...] about Iceland Prime Minister resigns, paving way for next government