Independence Day and One Year of Starmer
July 4th is Independence Day in America.
It is also the first anniversary of The Labour Party storming to victory in the 2024 General Election.
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Independence Day
Independence Day, known colloquially as the Fourth of July or July 4th, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.
The Founding Father delegates of the Second Continental Congress declared that the Thirteen Colonies were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of Britain, King George III, and were now united, free, and independent states.
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Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches, and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.
Background
During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the thirteen colonies from Great Britain in 1776 actually occurred on July 2, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia declaring the United States independent from Great Britain's rule.
From the outset, Americans celebrated independence on July 4, the date shown on the much-publicised Declaration of Independence.
Coincidences
By remarkable coincidence, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, the only two signatories of the Declaration of Independence later to serve as presidents of the United States, both died on the same day: July 4, 1826, which was the 50th anniversary of the Declaration.
Although not a signatory of the Declaration of Independence, James Monroe, another Founding Father who was elected president, also died on July 4, 1831, making him the third President who died on the anniversary of independence.
The only US president to have been born on Independence Day was Calvin Coolidge, who was born on July 4, 1872.
One Year of Starmer and a Labour Government
The Labour Party commemorates one year of government today following their landslide win on July 4th, 2024. It has not been a happy few days in the run-up to the anniversary.
Mired in controversy about U-turns and incompetence, promoted by the right-wing Press, the worst examples of which are The Daily Express and The Telegraph for their scurrilous and biased reporting. The Financial Times, The Daily Mail and The i also have their moments.
Sir Keir Starmer [El Periodico]
Having staved off a major rebellion amongst Labour back-benchers they managed to get their Finance Bill through. It's not looking so clever as The Labour Government enters its second year.
Links:
Election Fever 2024
UK GENERAL ELECTION - 4 July 2024
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson - The Keir Starmer Prime Minister One - BBC Sounds
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