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The Pour Over Today

UK Elections, Student Loan Forgiveness, & More | 05.24.24

May 24, 2024
The podcast covers surprise UK election plans, updates on Israel-Gaza conflict, $7.7 billion student loan forgiveness by Biden, and news about legal actions against Ticketmaster. It also includes a range of topics like wealth, politics, technology, legal issues, and audience participation.
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  • UK announces snap elections for July 4th, risking conservative party's long-standing leadership against Labour Party.
  • Biden Administration approves $7.7 billion in student loan cancellations, totaling $167 billion erased debt.

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UK Elections Surprise Plans

Britain's newly announced snap elections set for July 4th have caught many by surprise, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunik calls for general elections to be held much earlier than expected, putting his conservative party's 14-year-long leadership at risk against the opposing Labour Party. The move aims to distract from a potentially contentious issue, following British parliamentary procedures dictated by the expiration of the current term. The elections will determine the composition of Parliament and Britain's next Prime Minister.

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