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#labour-party
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
UK politics

I've seen despair at the Labour conference, but Starmer's battle for Britain's soul is one he can still win | Polly Toynbee

Labour faces looming electoral losses, but Keir Starmer's confrontation with Faragism could reinvigorate support if the party avoids adopting unpopular immigration policies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Labour does not deserve to win next election without change, Reeves says

Labour must enact meaningful change to earn the voters' trust and win the next election.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
UK politics

I've seen despair at the Labour conference, but Starmer's battle for Britain's soul is one he can still win | Polly Toynbee

#moldova
US politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

Ken Griffin has a warning for Trump and the GOP: 'I would not underestimate how grating a 3% inflation rate could be' on Americans | Fortune

Inflation eased to about 2.9% but is likely to remain in the mid-2% to 3% range, sustaining voter frustration and shaping political dynamics and Fed scrutiny.
Miscellaneous
fromAxios
1 week ago

Exclusive: Zelensky "ready" to leave office after war ends

Zelensky prioritizes finishing the war and supports holding elections during a multi-month ceasefire if constitutional and security challenges can be managed.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Guinea voters endorse post-coup constitution, partial results show

Guinean voters approved a new constitution enabling coup leader Mamady Doumbouya to potentially run for president, with around 90.6% support from counted votes.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

That's Not What He's Talking About!' CNN's Dana Bash Battles GOP Senator On Trump Redefining Free Speech'

CNN's Dana Bash played video of Trump saying Friday, When somebody is given, 97% of the stories are bad about a person that's no longer free speech, that's no longer anything, that's just cheating. Senator, he really seems to be redefining free speech as speech that is only favorable to him, Bash said. I can't imagine that you're comfortable with that.
US politics
#nepal
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Nepal's PM Karki appoints ministers after deadly Gen Z protests

An interim government led by Sushila Karki appointed three anticorruption ministers to govern Nepal until elections in early March after deadly protests.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Democracy falls in majority of countries worldwide DW 09/11/2025

Global democracy weakened between 2019 and 2024, with over half of 173 countries showing declines in key democratic indicators and sharp losses in press freedom.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Thailand's new prime minister takes office DW 09/07/2025

Anutin Charnvirakul became Thailand's prime minister with People's Party backing, agreed to dissolve parliament and call fresh elections within four months.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Samoa's first female PM fails to win re-election after months of political infighting

Samoa's first female leader, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, has failed to win a majority in the Pacific nation's elections this week, capping months of political infighting. Official results published by the electoral commission on Friday showed the opposition Fast party won 30 out of the 50 contested seats in parliament. That means Fast's leader, La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt, is most likely to be sworn in as prime minister.
World politics
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Guyana's president claims victory in election held amid newfound oil riches

Irfaan Ali's PPP/C won more than 240,000 votes and seven of ten districts, claiming a decisive election victory amid severe poverty and rising oil wealth.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Thailand's acting PM moves to dissolve parliament amid leadership bid

Thailand's acting prime minister petitioned to dissolve parliament after the court removed Paetongtarn Shinawatra, following opposition backing for rival Anutin Charnvirakul.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Guinea-Bissau cracks down on foreign media as elections near DW 08/29/2025

Portuguese broadcasters RTP, RDP and news agency Lusa were banned in Guinea-Bissau, intensifying press censorship and raising international concern ahead of elections.
#argentina
#myanmar
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'We're not playing games' - Trump joins National Guard troop in Washington DC as he offers stark message about crime

The Republican president is proudly promoting the work of roughly 2,000 National Guard troops in the city, loaned by allied governors from at least six Republican-led states. They're in place to confront what Trump describes as an out-of-control crime wave in the Democratic-run city, though violent crime in Washington, like dozens of cities led by Democrats, has been down significantly since a pandemic high.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 08.21.25 - Above the Law

* This Eric Adams ally corruption story has everything: snacks, questionable lawyering, and a wad of cash. [ The CITY] * A Trump U.S. Attorney in Virginia abruptly resigns. Hmmmm... wonder what's going on there. [ Bloomberg Law] * Ninth Circuit clears way for Trump to end Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from Nicaragua, Honduras and Nepal. [ Reuters] * Is revenge a good justification for a federal case? We'll see! [ Law and Crime]
US politics
#bolivia
#santa-clara-county
#california
#trump
#new-york-city
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Brooklyn

2025 Elections: What you need to know before voting | amNewYork

Registered voters in New York aged 18 or older can vote in the November general election.
fromBKReader
2 months ago
Brooklyn

NYC Charter Commission Unveils Housing and Election Reform Proposals

The 2025 New York City Charter Revision Commission proposes five initiatives to address the housing crisis and improve local election inclusivity.
US politics
fromKOMO
1 month ago

Tensions rise in DC as protesters push back against military-style police presence

Protests against military-style police presence in D.C. coincide with rising concerns about crime, complicating public sentiment.
Europe politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Tony Holohan drops Aras bid as he wants to protect family from 'personal abuse' in Irish politics

Heather Humphreys is the preferred presidential candidate for Fine Gael, facing potential competition from Seán Kelly.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Will Montana Voters Ban Corporate Political Spending in Elections?

Montana's proposed amendment aims to ban corporate political spending and dark money in elections.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Brooklyn Democratic Party hacks' support of Zohran Mamdani is really about the next council Speaker and patronage

Democratic Party figures showed opportunistic support for Zohran Mamdani, reflecting self-interest rather than genuine unity or concern for city issues.
#redistricting
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Will Evo Morales sink the left in Bolivia's presidential race?

Evo Morales's political ambitions and exclusion from elections have led to deepening divisions within Bolivia's left amid an economic crisis.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Uganda court denies bail to opposition leader Kizza Besigye in treason case

Kizza Besigye remains in jail as a Ugandan judge denies him bail, raising concerns of government crackdowns ahead of the national election.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

DeSantis Is Ready to Join Trump's Midterms Power Grab

Ron DeSantis employs aggressive gerrymandering tactics to secure GOP congressional seats in Florida, seeking to redraw maps ahead of anticipated electoral shifts.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Reform has to prove it's competent - council leader

"We have to prove to people we are competent," Cooper told BBC Radio Stoke. He said many people told the party after they came into power that they "did not know how to run things" and had no history in local government.
UK politics
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Senate Democrats' top remaining targets for the 2026 midterms

Schumer secured former Gov. Roy Cooper for North Carolina's Senate race.
#bangladesh
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Poland is sliding back towards populism. Democrats elsewhere should heed our mistakes | Karolina Wigura and Jarosaw Kuisz

The recent parliamentary elections in Poland marked a significant turning point, as the national populists of the Law and Justice party were ousted from power with a record 75% voter turnout.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Cabinet ministers at risk of losing seats even after Starmer recognises Palestine'

Sir Keir Starmer's decision to recognize Palestinian statehood will lead to significant challenges for top cabinet ministers, as pro-Gaza candidates threaten their positions in upcoming elections.
UK news
#syria
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

New Zealand attorney general warns her government's electoral reform could breach human rights law

Government plans electoral law changes despite warnings of human rights breaches and potential disenfranchisement of over 100,000 voters.
#cameroon
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYC Board of Elections asks Brooklyn DA to launch voter fraud investigation after Post expose

Potential voter fraud investigation initiated over absentee ballots cast for deceased individuals in a primary race.
fromNew York Amsterdam News
2 months ago

Mayoral money: Diving into Eric Adams's campaign funds

Adams has raised about $6.3 million in private funds, with nearly $4.3 million cash on hand. He has faced challenges due to past campaign finance issues.
NYC politics
#politics
US politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

A Joe Rogan-Blessed Democrat? James Talarico Draws Eyes of a Party Desperate For New Leaders

James Talarico, a Texas state representative, is gaining national attention for his progressive views and potential candidacy against Sen. John Cornyn.
#local-government
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

Fast-tracking NYC housing, weakening City Council's zoning power will be on the ballot this year

Proposed changes in New York City land use review process aim to speed up project approvals and address affordable housing dynamics.
#democratic-party
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US politics

NYC Mayor's Race: Rep. Espaillat urges Democrats to coalesce around nominee Zohran Mamdani | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US politics

NYC Mayor's Race: Rep. Espaillat urges Democrats to coalesce around nominee Zohran Mamdani | amNewYork

#japan
fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's future is in doubt after disastrous loss in upper-house election

fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's future is in doubt after disastrous loss in upper-house election

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Japan's PM accepts harsh result' of election as exit polls predict loss of upper house

Japan's ruling coalition is likely to lose control of the upper house of parliament, raising concerns about political stability.
#voting-age
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Katie Wilson of Seattle Shows Zohran Mamdani Is Not Alone

The election resulted in a surprising victory for social housing, defeating the mayor's proposal.
#togo
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Wheels are Falling Off Netanyahu's Government

Netanyahu's political grip weakens amid mounting unpopularity and loss of parliamentary support, indicating a likely shift toward new elections.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Will Miami's election be in 2025 or 2026? Judge promises decision 'very quickly'

Miami mayoral candidate Emilio González has sued the city over the postponement of the upcoming election from November 2025 to November 2026.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Another Moderate Republican Opts Out

Bacon announced last week that he would not run for reelection in 2026, stating, "After the last election, I was on E. I had no gas in the tank."
US politics
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Rwanda and Russia look to lock in influence as CAR' president eyes another term

Central African Republic's election raises concerns about entrenchment of Russian and Rwandan interests under President Faustin-Archange Touadera.
US politics
frompennlive
2 months ago

Sen. John Fetterman says NYC mayoral hopeful Mamdani 'not even a Democrat, honestly'

Sen. John Fetterman criticized Zohran Mamdani's policies and questioned his Democratic affiliation.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Contributor: How could ranked-choice voting reshape California politics?

Ranked-choice voting reflects voter preferences and eliminates costly runoffs, enhancing representation and competition.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Poll shows German Chancellor Merz's approval ratings are up DW 07/07/2025

Germany's Social Democratic Party still seeks relevance amid declining support and calls for renewed peace efforts in Europe.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Joy Reid: Trump Intends to Stay in Power for Life

Joy Reid believes we will not have free and fair elections in 2026 and that Donald Trump intends to maintain power indefinitely.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Butler by Salena Zito review how Trump won America's heartland

Democrats' blue wall is more nostalgia than reality; key states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin voted for Trump again, showing a shift among working-class voters.
US politics
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