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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, pictured Friday, celebrated his party's victory in a local election. Johnson's Conservatives fared well in local and regional elections.

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Politics & Government

U.K. Elections: Conservatives Make Gains; Pro-Independence Parties Win In Scotland

7:58pm May 08, 2021

Voters in Scotland gave a majority to parties supporting a push for independence from the U.K. Meanwhile, Boris Johnson's Conservatives won in local elections in England.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to party supporters flanked by his wife and daughters. Morrison's conservative coalition won a surprise victory in the country's general election.

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Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison Scores Surprise Election Victory

2:40pm May 18, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

Morrison's win defied analysts and pollsters, who had predicted his defeat for several months. "Tonight is about every single Australian who depends on their government to put them first," he said.

Sadiq Khan, whose Pakistani father was a bus driver in London for more than 25 years, has been elected mayor. He is the city's first Muslim mayor.

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Religion

London Elects First Muslim Mayor, Sadiq Khan Of The Labour Party

8:52pm May 06, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The former human rights lawyer beat Conservative Party candidate Zac Goldsmith. Khan's religion was a flashpoint throughout the campaign; he accused Goldsmith of trying to scare and divide voters.