Nick Dametto wins Townsville mayoral byelection
Former Katter's Australian Party MP Nick Dametto claims victory in Townsville mayoral race with over 61% of vote, marking one of Australia's biggest electoral swings. Read the full story.
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Kaohly Vang enters St. Paul Mayor race against Carter
In a stunning political development, Kaohly Vang announces her candidacy for St. Paul Mayor, challenging incumbent Melvin Carter and promising transformative leadership for Minnesota's capital city.
Lammy faces backlash over council's £15k badger mascot
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy confronts criticism as Wandsworth Council spends £15,000 on 'Billy the Badger' mascot costume while cutting essential services, sparking public outrage.
Reform UK councillors defect to Conservatives in Kent
Two prominent Reform UK councillors in Kent have dramatically crossed the floor to join the Conservative Party, dealing a significant blow to Richard Tice's party ahead of local elections.
Minneapolis Elects New Mayor in 2025 Political Shift
Minneapolis voters have delivered a decisive verdict in the 2025 mayoral election, choosing a new leader to guide the city through pivotal challenges and opportunities.
Council Tax Funds Labour's Budget Assault on Wealthy
Exclusive investigation reveals how local council tax revenues are being redirected to support Labour's economic agenda, with middle-class households bearing the cost of Rachel Reeves' budget assault on wealthier Britons.
Council tax bombshell for middle Britain in Labour budget
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's potential council tax reforms could hit middle-income families as Rachel Reeves faces Budget balancing act between public services and taxpayer burden.
Reform UK councillor defects to Conservatives over policies
Conservative Party gains defector as Reform UK councillor switches allegiance over policy disagreements, highlighting internal tensions within right-wing politics.
Tory councillor defects to Reform UK in blow to Sunak
Conservative councillor James Buchan dramatically crosses floor to join Reform UK, dealing fresh blow to Rishi Sunak's leadership amid growing party discontent.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy "Probably Avoidable" Says Expert
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
Refugee makes history in Ohio election breakthrough
In a remarkable American political breakthrough, Gita Pyakurel Subedi has become one of the first Nepali-Bhutanese women elected to public office in Ohio, marking a significant milestone for refugee communities across the United States.
Household Support Fund Faces Axe Amid Cost Crisis
Exclusive: Labour government confronts difficult decision over future of vital crisis fund as councils warn of 'devastating consequences' for vulnerable families.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
Omar Fateh elected Minneapolis mayor in historic upset
In a stunning political upset, Omar Fateh becomes Minneapolis' first Somali American mayor, marking a transformative moment for the city still healing from George Floyd's murder.
JD Vance intervenes in bitter Ohio hometown council race
Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance intervenes in bitter local council battle in his Ohio hometown, sparking accusations of national politics poisoning community elections.
Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis
Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up
The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.
Woking Council declares bankruptcy with £1.9bn debt
Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.
Reform UK councillors expelled from Kent Council
Dramatic political showdown at Kent County Council as three Reform UK members face expulsion, exposing deepening tensions in local government ahead of crucial elections.
High Court blocks Labour's Epping Forest power grab
Labour's attempt to seize control of Epping Forest District Council has been thwarted by the High Court, marking a major victory for local democracy in Essex. The controversial leadership change sparked legal action and accusations of unconstitutional beh
Lucy Powell wins Manchester Central with increased majority
Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell triumphs in Manchester Central with increased majority as Labour makes significant gains across the city in local elections.
Labour MPs: Starmer wouldn't survive local election wipeout
Senior Labour figures reveal Keir Starmer's leadership would be 'untenable' if the party suffers catastrophic losses in upcoming local elections, with internal rebellion brewing.
Starmer Breaks Silence on Labour's By-Election Disaster
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer addresses the party's catastrophic Blackpool South by-election loss and council seat haemorrhage as voters deliver stark warning.
Reform Council spends £15k on flags during austerity
The Reform UK-led Bolton Council faces criticism after spending over £15,000 on British flags while local authorities nationwide implement severe budget cuts and service reductions.
Nottinghamshire Council Demands Flag Reform Over Political Disputes
Nottinghamshire County Council calls for urgent reform of flag-flying rules after political disputes, arguing current regulations create unnecessary division and waste public resources.
Labour's historic by-election defeat in Welsh stronghold
In a dramatic political upset, Labour loses Caerphilly council seat to Plaid Cymru after 30 years of dominance, signalling major shifts in Welsh politics.
Farage's Council Power Grab Reshapes UK Politics
Exclusive analysis reveals how Nigel Farage's Reform UK is making strategic gains in local councils, challenging traditional party strongholds and potentially reshaping Britain's political landscape ahead of the next general election.
Reform UK councillors walk out of Kent meeting
Dramatic footage shows Reform UK councillors staging a walkout during a Kent council meeting, raising questions about the party's local government approach.
Lady Chu wins Westminster council seat after Tory disqualification
Labour candidate Lady Ming Qing Chu secures dramatic victory in Westminster council election after Conservative rival disqualified over nomination form errors, marking significant political shift in traditional Tory stronghold.
Reform UK candidate quits in Kent election setback
Exclusive: Reform UK's campaign in Kent hits turbulence as local candidate pulls out, raising questions about party organisation and leadership stability under Nigel Farage.
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