Jeremy Hunt

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Britain's first Indian-origin Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. (Photo: AP)

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The ambivalently named Illegal Migration Bill is now passing through the House of Lords. It’s in trouble

20 May 2023 12:00 AM

'We are going to take advantage of all the opportunities it will bring,' Johnson said. (Photo: File)

UK’s Boris Johnson pledges to get Brexit done after winning race to be PM

'We are going to energise the country. We are going to get Brexit done on October 31,' Johnson said.

24 Jul 2019 12:37 PM

A month-long contest between former London mayor Johnson and Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt will end today. (Photo: AFP)

Final hours of voting in contest to become the next British PM

After a month-long contest, the postal votes of up to 160,000 grassroots Conservatives will decide the governing party's next leader.

22 Jul 2019 11:50 AM

A day earlier, Iran had reiterated its demands that the British Navy release of the tanker, accusing London of playing a 'dangerous game' and threatening retribution. (Photo: File)

Seized Iranian tanker will be released if oil isn't going to Syria: UK's Jeremy Hunt

The comments by Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt late Saturday could help de-escalate tensions that have spiked in recent days.

15 Jul 2019 2:19 PM

Hunt responds to a broadside by Trump against both May's government and Darroch. (Photo: AP)

Trump comments on Theresa May 'disrespectful, wrong': Jeremy Hunt

Hunt, who is vying with Boris Johnson to replace May, added that he would keep US ambassador Kim Darroch in place if he took office.

10 Jul 2019 4:17 PM

Boris readies to be PM, Tories head for a crash

The Conservatives have a two-stage procedure for electing their leader.

25 Jun 2019 1:35 AM

Hunt, 52, said it was disrespectful for Johnson to have turned down the opportunity for a televised head-to-head debate on Sky television. (Photo: AP | File)

Had bhang in India: UK PM contender Jeremy Hunt on naughtiest thing he's done

Hunt said the personal life of Johnson was irrelevant but that the candidates should explain their Brexit positions.

24 Jun 2019 2:03 PM

The Conservatives are choosing a new leader — who will also become the next prime minister — as the UK Parliament is deadlocked and Britain’s departure from the EU has been delayed until October 31. (Photo: File)

Who will choose the next UK leader? Mostly older white men

Next leader will be chosen by about 160,000 members of governing Conservative Party in runoff between 2 candidates: Johnson and Hunt.

22 Jun 2019 10:17 AM

Boris Johnson will face Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt in a run-off to become Britain's next leader after a final ballot of MPs on Thursday, with the winner tasked with guiding the country through Brexit. (Photo: AP)

Boris Johnson to fight against Jeremy Hunt in battle for next British PM

In the 5th round of voting, Johnson secured the support of 160 out of 313 Conservative lawmakers, while his successor and rival Hunt won 77.

21 Jun 2019 10:20 AM

'I think Boris would do a very good job. I think he would be excellent,' Trump told the Sun. (Photo:AP)

'Boris Johnson would be an excellent PM'; says Donald Trump

Trump also praised Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt's pledge to increase British defence spending.

01 Jun 2019 9:18 AM

Several names have been in the reckoning. (Photo:AP)

Who wants to be Britain’s next prime minister?

British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced she will quit next month, triggering a contest that will bring a new leader to power.

28 May 2019 9:17 AM

He accused Russia's intelligence services of mounting a 'global campaign' targeting critical infrastructure. (Photo:AP)

UK warned 16 NATO Nations of Russian hacking attempts: Foreign Minister

Britain has shared with 16 NATO allies details of malicious Russian cyber activity in their countries over the last 18 months.

23 May 2019 9:40 AM

Western countries issued coordinated denunciations of Russia in October for running what they described as a global hacking campaign. Russia has denied the allegations.

Doctrine of deterrence against cyberattacks on democracy: Jeremy Hunt

In the United States, a federal special counsel is investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

07 Mar 2019 10:13 AM

The FCO statement came amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan. (Photo:AP)

UK urges India, Pakistan to find a common ground

UK has asked India and Pakistan to find diplomatic solutions in the wake of the Pulwama terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

26 Feb 2019 3:51 PM

British MPs took to social media to condemn the terror strike. (Representational Image)

UK condemns Pulwama attack calls it 'senseless', 'brutal'

The UK government on Friday condemned the terrorist attack in Pulwama, which claimed the lives of 40 CRPF jawans.

16 Feb 2019 11:09 AM

Hunt is in China in a bid to strengthen trade ties with Beijing ahead of Britain's exit from the European Union next year. (Photo: File/AP)

UK foreign minister refers to Chinese wife as 'Japanese' during China visit

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, on his first official visit to China, quickly acknowledged the 'terrible' error.

30 Jul 2018 4:17 PM

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