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The Times of India
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‘Obliterating tradition’ or branding tweak? Row erupts as Starmer govt drops ‘His Majesty’ from official communications

A political row has erupted in the United Kingdom after Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government adopted a new logo bearing “UK Government” branding as the primary identity for public-facing communications, replacing the previously standard “HM Government”, short for “His Majesty’s Government”.

The change came to light in response to a written parliamentary question, with the government confirming that references to “His Majesty” are no longer being used in its primary communications with the public.

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