Category : Search result: Labour Contest


Lucy Powell Leads Labour Deputy Leadership Race

Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell is positioning herself as the leading candidate in Labour's deputy leadership race, creating internal tensions as Keir Starmer's party prepares for potential government.

Mark Carney eyed as potential Trudeau successor

Former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney is being seriously considered as a leadership contender for Canada's Liberal Party, with senior figures viewing him as the ideal candidate to rejuvenate the party's fortunes.

Corbyn and Sultana Clash in Labour Leadership Battle

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn faces formidable challenge from rising star Zarah Sultana as internal party tensions erupt into open warfare over leadership direction and political ideology.

Engineer Grows Record 2700lb Pumpkin, Wins $30k Prize

A structural engineer from California has claimed victory at the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off with a gargantuan specimen tipping scales at over 2700 pounds, securing the $30,000 grand prize.

Tory civil war erupts over India trade deal

The Conservative Party conference descends into chaos as Kemi Badenoch launches a stunning attack on her own government's India trade negotiations, exposing deep divisions within the Tory ranks and positioning herself for a future leadership bid.

Eurovision Crisis: Germany Demands Exit Over Israel Row

Eurovision faces unprecedented turmoil as Germany's leader calls for withdrawal and multiple countries threaten boycotts over Israel's participation amid Gaza conflict. The singing contest becomes political battleground.

Labour Threatens Legal Action Against Zarah Sultana

Labour MP Zarah Sultana is threatened with legal action by the party after publicly demanding the reinstatement of former leader Jeremy Corbyn, igniting a fresh civil war within the party's ranks.

Sultana drops legal threat against Corbyn

Labour MP Zarah Sultana has withdrawn her legal claim against former leader Jeremy Corbyn, ending a bitter internal party feud that had threatened to erupt into a high-profile court battle.

Russia Plans Rival 'Intervision' Song Contest After Ban

Russia is developing a new 'Intervision' song contest with allies like China and Belarus, a direct response to its ongoing exclusion from the Eurovision Song Contest. This move signals a deepening cultural divide.

British Beards Triumph at European Championships

Hairy victory for Team UK! British beard enthusiasts have scooped top honours at the prestigious European Beard and Moustache Championships in Belgium, showcasing an incredible array of artistic facial hair styles.

Labour rift: Burnham blocks Gwynne from stepping aside

Explosive internal rift rocks Labour as Mayor Andy Burnham intervenes to prevent MP Andrew Gwynne from stepping aside, defying Keir Starmer's leadership and exposing deep factional divides within the party.

Putin Launches 'Russovision' After Eurovision Ban

Vladimir Putin has greenlit a patriotic Russian alternative to the Eurovision Song Contest, dubbing it 'Russovision', after the nation was once again barred from the glitzy international competition over its war in Ukraine.

Labour Ministers Quit in Liverpool Selection Row

Labour's election campaign faces turmoil as two senior shadow ministers, Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson, resign after being barred from standing in Liverpool. The dramatic move exposes deep internal tensions and raises questions about Keir Starmer's l

Russia and China Launch Rival 'Intervision' Song Contest

Russia, China, India, and Belarus are forming a rival 'Intervision' song contest as a cultural counterweight to the Western-dominated Eurovision, signalling a new front in the global battle for soft power influence.

BBC in Eurovision boycott crisis over Israel hosting

The BBC faces a major dilemma as European broadcasters threaten to boycott the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest if held in Israel. Internal debates rage over balancing artistic independence with political pressures.

Sultana's Fiery Plea to Starmer: 'Give Us Our Party Back'

Labour MP Zarah Sultana delivers a blistering attack on Keir Starmer's leadership, accusing him of purging the left and betraying the party's core values. In a defiant conference speech, she demands the return of a member-led Labour Party.

Page 1 of 4