Montana candidate proposes homeless island tourist attraction
A Republican congressional candidate in Montana has sparked outrage with a controversial plan to relocate homeless individuals to a remote island as a tourist attraction.
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Wyoming Senate Candidate Arrested in Police Incident
Republican Senate hopeful Scott Morrow faces serious charges after a physical altercation with officers during a routine traffic stop in downtown Cheyenne.
Leavitt: No Government Pay During Shutdowns
GOP congressional candidate Karoline Leavitt declares federal workers shouldn't receive paychecks during government shutdowns, igniting heated debate about taxpayer fairness and civil service protections.
Maine candidate pushes 5G COVID conspiracy theories
Justin Cartier, a council candidate in Maine, faces scrutiny after his controversial views linking 5G technology to COVID-19 and opposing ObamaCare surface during his campaign.
Chris Robshaw's wife thanks voters after election triumph
Camilla Kershaw shares emotional gratitude as husband Chris Robshaw wins local council seat in dramatic political shift for former England rugby captain.
James Cleverly enters London Mayor race against Sadiq Khan
Home Secretary James Cleverly announces Conservative candidacy for London Mayor, setting up dramatic showdown with Labour's Sadiq Khan in crucial 2024 election battle.
Swinney confronted by protesters at Hamas memorial event
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney faced heated protests outside Parliament as demonstrators demanded stronger condemnation of Hamas's October 7 attacks on Israel during emotional memorial event.
Dem AG candidate's teen arrest for monument vandalism revealed
Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones faces scrutiny after his 2005 arrest for spray-painting a Confederate monument emerges, raising questions about political transparency and racial justice advocacy.
Victorian Liberals extend reselection deadlines amid crisis
The Victorian Liberal Party faces internal chaos as an unprecedented deadline extension for candidate reselections reveals deep divisions and leadership struggles ahead of crucial elections.
UK Government bypasses Holyrood in transport funding row
The UK Government faces accusations of undermining Scottish devolution after directly awarding £15.6 million to local councils, bypassing the Scottish Government in a move branded 'constitutionally unacceptable'.
Shipping heir found dead in pool before election
Petros Krommidas, 49-year-old son of wealthy Greek shipping tycoon, discovered dead in Long Island swimming pool just days before local elections where he was standing as a candidate.
Labour candidate apologises for racist baby remark
Blackburn parliamentary candidate faces investigation after reportedly making racist comment about Conservative rival's infant child during heated campaign exchange.
Starmer confronts BBC over Panorama investigation
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer challenges BBC director-general over 'Panorama' programme investigating party's candidate selection process, raising concerns about editorial standards and political impartiality.
Scottish Labour minister snubs Starmer in PM endorsement
In a stunning political development, Scottish Labour's Education Secretary has refused to endorse Sir Keir Starmer as the next Prime Minister, creating a major rift within the party ahead of crucial elections.
Scottish Labour targets SNP over teacher recruitment crisis
Scottish Labour launches bold education reform plan targeting SNP's failing teacher recruitment strategy, promising immediate action to tackle classroom shortages across Scotland.
RFK Jr's bizarre sneeze fit during Trump COVID discussion
Robert F Kennedy Jr's controversial presidential bid faces fresh scrutiny after an extraordinary coughing fit during a live interview about Donald Trump's COVID diagnosis, raising health questions just weeks before the election.
Labour MSP suspended over Holyrood harassment claims
Scottish Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury has been suspended from the party following serious harassment allegations made by a female Holyrood staff member, prompting an internal investigation.
Scottish Government in Supreme Court battle over schools
The Scottish Government's controversial education reforms face a constitutional challenge as the UK Supreme Court prepares to rule on whether Holyrood overstepped its devolved powers.
Met Police officer charged over protest assault on Green candidate
A serving Metropolitan Police constable faces criminal charges after being accused of striking a Green Party local election candidate during a heated anti-Israel demonstration in central London. The incident, captured on video, has sparked an internal inv
Holyrood's Seagull Spat Exposes Scottish Political Crisis
Graham Grant's scathing analysis reveals how a debate about gull droppings in Edinburgh has become a symbol of Holyrood's misplaced priorities and constitutional crisis.
Scottish Tory MSPs walk out of Holyrood in protest
Dramatic scenes at Holyrood as Scottish Conservative MSPs storm out of parliament after SNP Minister refuses to apologise for branding pro-UK politicians 'traitors' to Scotland.
Scottish Tory exodus: Douglas Ross and senior MSPs quit Holyrood
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross announces he will not stand for re-election to Holyrood, joining a growing exodus of senior Tory MSPs ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.
SNP Candidate's Swinger Profile Sparks Vetting Concerns
Exclusive: A Scottish National Party candidate for Holyrood is embroiled in scandal after a profile on a swingers' website was linked to him, raising serious questions about the party's vetting procedures and internal scrutiny.
Douglas Ross slams SNP over secret minister police incident
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross accuses the SNP government of a 'culture of unaccountability' after a ministerial incident involving police was kept secret for weeks, raising serious questions about transparency at Holyrood.
RFK Jr's anti-vaccine claim sparks medical backlash
US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr faces fierce backlash from medical experts after calling for the COVID-19 vaccine to be withdrawn, contradicting overwhelming scientific consensus on its safety and efficacy.
Scottish Minister Resigns After Assault Allegation
Scottish Government Minister Jamie Hepburn has abruptly resigned from his post after being accused of assaulting Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross. The shock resignation sends shockwaves through Holyrood amid ongoing political tensions.
Douglas Ross accuses John Swinney of 'ducking responsibility'
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross launches a scathing attack on First Minister John Swinney, accusing him of evading accountability on key government policies and failing the Scottish people in a fiery First Minister's Questions session.
SNP Minister Quits After Tory MSP's Assault Claim
Scottish Government Minister Jamie Hepburn has abruptly resigned following explosive allegations made by Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross, plunging Holyrood into a fresh political crisis.
Douglas Ross demands John Swinney's resignation
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has called for First Minister John Swinney to step down, citing a 'litany of failures' in public services and accusing the SNP of neglecting Scotland's priorities.
SNP Minister Quits After Alleged Assault by Tory MSP
Scottish Parliament in crisis as SNP's Gillian Mackay resigns, claiming she was 'assaulted' by Conservative MSP Stephen Kerr following a foul-mouthed tirade over a proposed seagull protection law. The shocking incident exposes deep fractures at Holyrood.
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