Anvee Bhutani

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Poll of the week: Is Rishi Sunak right to announce a general election for July 4?

May 23, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | Ellen Murphy |Anvee Bhutani

Rishi Sunak’s general election announcement has evoked a strong response from Telegraph readers across the country. Of nearly 20,000 readers who have voted in The Telegraph’s exclusive poll, 69 per cent believe that Rishi Sunak made the right decision in calling the election on July 4. The timing of the election was the biggest shock, and readers debated whether a July 4 election would produce the best outcome for the Conservative Party.
‘To expect Mark Rowley to have overall control is just a fallacy’

Apr 26, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | Lorna Perry |Anvee Bhutani

65pc of over 34,000 Telegraph readers believe Sir Mark Rowley should resign Credit: Jonathan Brady/PA This week, Rishi Sunak refused to offer his backing to the Metropolitan Police Commissioner over the row that erupted after one of his officers threatened to arrest Gideon Falter, an “openly Jewish” man, for walking in central London during a pro-Palestinian protest. Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley defended the Met sergeant at the centre of the row, arguing his conduct was “professional” and...
‘We either stand up to China or be ruled by them’

Mar 28, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | William Whittington |Anvee Bhutani

The majority of nearly 5,000 Telegraph readers would support a boycott of Chinese goods Credit: CHP The UK and United States announced sanctions against China on Tuesday after a global hacking plot was exposed.
Farmer protests: Why Brexit, net zero and red tape has this couple up in arms

Mar 26, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | Anvee Bhutani

Farmers brought rush-hour chaos to Westminster on Monday as dozens of tractors descended on central London streets Credit: HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP “It’s just crucifying,” Telegraph reader Trish Maunder said, describing life of a 21st century farmer in Britain. Trish and her husband Harvey are a British farming couple from Somerset.
Israel-Hamas war: ‘Peace usually ignores justice’

Feb 22, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | Anvee Bhutani

‘There can be no peace whilst Hamas are around,’ says one Telegraph reader Credit: Abir Sultan/Pool European Pressphoto Agency February 2024 marks four months since the deadly Oct 7 attacks in Israel and the subsequent breakout of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
‘Keir Starmer is a walking, talking political U-turn’

Feb 15, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | William Whittington |Anvee Bhutani

A cutout of Keir Starmer at a recent pro-Palestine protest accusing him of supporting 'genocide' Credit: HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP The Labour Party was dealt a huge blow this week after becoming engulfed in an anti-Semitism crisis.
‘Talk of a third world war needs to stop’

Feb 2, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | Ellen Murphy |Anvee Bhutani

Conflict in Ukraine and one in Gaza, and growing instability in the Middle East, led Donald Trump to proclaim this week that we are at the “brink of World War Three”. Columnist Sherelle Jacobs says that Iran becoming a “war-torn theocracy” has had a destabilising effect on the Middle East, while Putin has caused “economic and demographic decline” in Russia. The prospect of a third world war raised immediate questions about the impact on Britain.
The best of America, according to you

Jan 31, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | Anvee Bhutani

Readers advised would-be visitors to focus on America’s natural attractions, like Grand Teton National Park Credit: Getty Do American holidays live up to the hype? Last week, James Wong, writing for Telegraph Travel, explained how he had ticked off all 50 US states – but was left distinctly underwhelmed.
The best of America, according to you

Jan 31, 2024 | sg.style.yahoo.com | Anvee Bhutani

Readers advised would-be visitors to focus on America’s natural attractions, like Grand Teton National Park - GettyDo American holidays live up to the hype? Last week, James Wong, writing for Telegraph Travel, explained how he had ticked off all 50 US states – but was left distinctly underwhelmed. His complaints included high prices, unreliable public transport and the worrying ubiquity of guns. “I wish I hadn’t bothered,” he concluded.
'Voters have not stopped being Conservative - the Conservative Party has'

Jan 18, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | William Whittington |Anvee Bhutani

Rishi Sunak spoke at PMQs on Wednesday in the Commons ahead of the Rwanda Bill vote Credit: Jessica Taylor/AP Rishi Sunak secured victory on Wednesday as his flagship Rwanda Bill passed the House of Commons after just 11 Tory MPs rebelled by voting against it.