Archive: Barack Obama
Britain and America: Drifting apart?
Confirmation of the Chilcot inquiry delay plays right into David Cameron's hands: it's hiding just how strained Britain's special relationship with America is right now.
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BHA comments on Barack Obama's 'ground-breaking' comments on faith schools
United States President Barack Obama has called for an end to faith-based schooling in Northern Ireland, criticising ‘segregated schools’ as ‘encouraging division’ and ‘discouraging cooperation’.
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Unite: Labour Party issues conference credentials to women the Obama administration considers a "threat to US national security"
Unite: Labour Party issues conference credentials to women the Obama administration considers a "threat to US national security"
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Unite: Tax the culprits of the credit crunch
Unite: Tax the culprits of the credit crunch
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Shaker Aamer's case is a test of the Anglo-American commitment to liberty
David Cameron raised case of the British Guantanomo detainee with Obama
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Comment: What exactly is David Axelrod doing for Labour?
The US strategist was hired for a reported six-figure salary.... but he's nowhere to be seen
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Salmond 'surprised' by Obama's independence intervention
Alex Salmond expresses "surprise" at Barack Obama's intervention in the Scottish independence debate, as analysts tried to establish what effect, if any, the president's remarks will have on the campaign
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The Political Week Online: A hard knock life for MPs
It's a hard knock life for MPs, being threatened with an 11% pay rise against your will. Plus gender segregation, DWP screw-ups, Home Office screw-ups, and the correct etiquette of the selfie.
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Comment: The stars are aligned for a better relationship with Iran
For the first time in many years, we can build a decent relationship with Iran. We must not waste the opportunity.
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The Political Week Online: Smoke and microscopes
Rows over cigarette packaging, sexism accusations, and Barack Obama peering at you through a microscope. Playfully.
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The name's Osborne, Jeffrey Osborne: Obama confuses chancellor with black soul singer
Barack Obama has apologised to George Osborne for repeatedly confusing him with black Rhode-Island soul singer Jeffrey Osborne.
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'A true friend': President Obama praises Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher restored "confidence and pride" too Britain was a "true friend" of America, President Barack Obama said today.
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Ten ways Obama's second term will shape Britain
As Barack Obama's inauguration in Washington DC heralds the start of the US president's second term in the White House, here's a run-through of the most important challenges coming up in the next four years.
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Osborne emerges... as figurehead of Tory left
George Osborne made a rare foray into public debate today with a defence of gay marriage and abortion which will infuriate Tory backbenchers and make him a figurehead for liberal Conservatives.
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Comment: Obama victory shows why politicians must embrace multiculturalism
Barack Obama won because he appealed to immigrant groups, instead of abusing them. How long until British politicians learn the same lesson?
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Obama: The sign of Labour's coming victory?
Conservatives did battle with Labour over the meaning of Barack Obama's re-election today, as both parties tried to claim the victory as a sign of their own success in 2015
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Comment: Obama and Romney don’t care about the UK - but Obama hides it better
Neither presidential candidate has enjoyed a special relationship with the UK, but Obama remains the favourite, keeping Britain’s chips in the blue corner.
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Comment: Why Obama is going to lose
American polls are systemically biased to the left. Liberals are about to get a major shock.
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Cameron 'put Obama on hold' to finish tennis game
David Cameron reportedly put President Obama on hold in order to finish a tennis game, according to Rebekah Brooks' husband.
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Comment: We Muslims must be dignified despite anti-Islamic propaganda
We must protect diplomatic staff from harm - but also wipe out hate speech against Muslims.
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Comment: How Americans interpreted the Olympic opening ceremony
The homage to the NHS at the centre of the London 2012 opening ceremony confused many American viewers. But what might it tell them about 'socialised medicine'?
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Cameron/Romney relationship off to bad start after Olympic row
The relationship between David Cameron and Mitt Romney got off to a bad start today as the prime minister rebuked the Republican candidate for talking down the London Olympics.
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Chillaxed Cameron broke off from Nato meeting to go sightseeing
David Cameron broke off at the end of the Nato summit in Chicago to go sightseeing, Barack Obama has joked.
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Comment: What Galloway's victory means for British politics
For all the criticism of him, Galloway shows young people and minorities can upset British elections.
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Cameron and Obama stand firm
Pair still committed to 'responsible' Afghan exit
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Cameron and Obama trade musical choices
David Cameron and Barack Obama have traded their musical preferences for a White House dinner tonight, with the prime minister opting for the safe option of Mumford and Sons.
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White House: The visit will remind us of the importance of the special relationship
The White House outlines the topics of conversation expected between the prime minister and president this week.
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BASIC: Cameron and Obama can begin talking about nuclear disarmament
Rachel Staley, of the British American Security Information Council, calls on Obama and Cameron to begin talking about nuclear disarmament, in a comment piece for politics.co.uk.
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