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Possible revolt against UK leader would likely fail
Huge defeats in yesterday’s elections will further increase the pressure on Rishi Sunak’s leadership
United KingdomNew Scottish leader could boost party’s prospects
Scotland will go into the next UK election with a new leader following the resignation of First Minister Humza Yousaf
United KingdomImmigration row will test UK-Irish relations
Asylum policy is fuelling diplomatic tensions between the United Kingdom and Ireland
IrelandBig tech AI investment will rise but so will scrutiny
Several of the top technology firms in the world are spending a fortune on AI investment
InternationalArrests will add to scrutiny of Germany’s China policy
Several arrests have occurred in Germany in relation to Chinese espionage
GermanyEU/UK financial trading risks need close monitoring
Risk concentration in EU and UK financial trading has the potential to disrupt markets at times of high volatility
EUSanctions on Russian metals will disrupt sales
US and UK sanctions on Russian metals introduced last week limit the ability of producers to sell on European markets
RussiaUK election will determine direction of EU relations
The opposition Labour Party has pledged to pursue closer relations with Brussels should it lead the next government
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