McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
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Shock Poll Names Britain's Most Hated Political Figure
Exclusive survey shows surprising results about which political figure Britons loathe most, with Trump comparisons and unexpected rankings that will reshape political discourse.
Ireland presidential election turnout concerns
Concerns mount over democratic engagement in Ireland as presidential election sees low turnout and record number of invalid votes, raising questions about voter confidence.
Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
Democrats challenge Trump's Chicago residency in DHS probe demand
Democratic lawmakers challenge Donald Trump's declared Chicago residency, urging DHS to investigate potential voter registration irregularities in a major political confrontation.
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
Trump's Federal Election Commission: Threat to Democracy?
Donald Trump's proposal for a Federal Election Commission raises alarm bells about potential voter intimidation and democratic integrity in US elections. Experts warn of constitutional crises.
LSU Police Face Federal Probe Over Data Breach
Federal authorities launch probe into LSU police after officers allegedly accessed Democratic Party voter data during NFL star's arrest, raising serious civil liberties concerns.
One Nation Surge Threatens Liberal Party Dominance
Pauline Hanson's One Nation party is surging in Australian politics, capitalising on voter discontent and threatening to displace the floundering Liberals as the dominant conservative force.
Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.
Texas voting fraud scandal in tiny Loving County
Shocking voting fraud allegations emerge in Mentone, Texas, where phantom voters and mysterious addresses threaten democracy in America's least populous county.
Trump courts voters in Wyoming and Montana amid election concerns
Former President Donald Trump intensifies his campaign efforts in traditionally Republican strongholds Wyoming and Montana, signalling potential concerns about maintaining conservative support ahead of the election.
Amazon ordered to hand over Maine voter data
Maine election officials compel Amazon to release details of voters who returned ballots via company collection boxes amid ongoing election security investigation.
Trump bears double-digit blame for shutdown, poll shows
Exclusive polling data shows Donald Trump shouldering significant responsibility for potential government shutdown, with voters dismissing misinformation about the crisis.
Labour voter's stunning conference declaration: Never again
A traditional Labour supporter's dramatic U-turn at the party conference sends shockwaves through Westminster as core voters abandon Starmer's leadership.
Starmer faces Liverpool backlash as crowd chants for change
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer confronted by frustrated voters in Liverpool who demanded real change, highlighting growing discontent with his leadership ahead of general election.
Scottish migration crisis shatters "Jock Tamson's bairns" myth
Exclusive analysis reveals how Scotland's traditional welcoming ethos is collapsing under unprecedented migration pressures, with voters feeling betrayed by political elites and demanding radical policy changes.
Democrats Worry Trump Prosecutions Alienating Voters
Senior Democratic strategists warn that the multiple criminal cases against Donald Trump could backfire spectacularly, alienating moderate voters concerned about perceived political weaponisation of the justice system.
Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.
Do We Become More Conservative With Age? Share Your Story
Is the old adage that people drift to the right as they get older a universal truth? The Guardian is investigating how life experiences shape our political compass and wants to hear your story.
Robert Reich: The Crisis Threatening American Democracy
Former US Labour Secretary Robert Reich delivers a stark warning on the fragility of American democracy, citing voter suppression, legislative gridlock, and the influence of big money in politics.
Lib Dem Voters Want Policy, Not Stunts, Survey Finds
A new survey indicates Liberal Democrat members want a shift from leader Ed Davey's public spectacles to detailed policy discussions on the NHS and cost of living, as the party gears up for the next general election.
OpenAI Bans AI Use for Election Campaigning and Voter Suppression
OpenAI unveils a major policy shift to prevent its AI tools, like ChatGPT, from being misused in democratic processes. The new rules explicitly ban creating chatbots for campaigning, lobbying, and discouraging voting ahead of the 2024 global elections.
Voters Desert PM Over Scandals, Starmer Fails to Impress
A bombshell Lord Ashcroft poll reveals the British public is weary of Tory sleaze but remains deeply unconvinced by Sir Keir Starmer's Labour, creating a political stalemate ahead of the next general election.
BBC Viewers Fume 'Defund BBC' Over 'Patronising' Tory Interview
BBC Breakfast faces viewer fury as Tory MP Bim Afolami's interview on voter ID rules is labelled 'patronising' and 'soft', sparking fresh 'Defund the BBC' demands.
Labour Faces Electoral Meltdown as Reform UK Surges
Exclusive polling reveals Labour risks losing millions of voters to Reform UK unless it reconnects with its traditional base and addresses key policy concerns.
National Guard Deployed Against Trump Protesters in LA
Exclusive details reveal the deployment of National Guard troops to counter pro-Trump demonstrations outside a Los Angeles voting centre, raising serious concerns about voter intimidation and public safety during critical elections.
DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.
JD Vance accused of 'racist conspiracy theory' over voter claims
Trump's VP pick, JD Vance, faces a firestorm of criticism after suggesting on air that the White House is covertly allowing illegal immigrants to vote. Legal experts and critics decry the claims as baseless and dangerous.
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