Reform UK Threatens Labour in St Helens as Voters Feel Abandoned
St Helens voters express disillusionment with Labour as Reform UK targets the traditional red wall town in upcoming council elections.
Category : Elections
Khan Urges Labour to Unite Progressives After Byelection Rout
Sadiq Khan criticises Labour's strategy after byelection loss, urges party to unite progressives instead of chasing Reform voters.
White House Nears $500m Rescue Deal for Spirit Airlines
The White House is finalising a financing package to rescue Spirit Airlines, with up to $500m in loans amid soaring fuel costs and financial troubles.
Junta-Backed Party Claims Landslide Win in Myanmar’s Sham Election
Junta-backed USDP wins overwhelming majority in Myanmar's first post-coup election, denounced as sham by rights groups and Western countries.
Trump Calls Mail Voting ‘Cheating’ Days After Using It Himself
President Trump voted by mail in Florida while calling mail-in voting ‘cheating’ at an event in Tennessee, sparking hypocrisy accusations.
Junta-Backed Party Leads in Myanmar Election Amid Low Turnout
Myanmar's junta-backed USDP leads in first election since 2021 coup, with low voter turnout of 52% and criticism from UN and human rights groups.
Care worker turned reseller makes £55k a month
Madi Donohoe, 22, quit her care job earning £9 an hour and now makes £55,000 a month reselling clothes on live auction platform Tilt.
Reform UK Takes Control of Sunderland Council from Labour
Nigel Farage's Reform UK wins 58 seats in Sunderland, ending Labour's 50-year control, as northern councils fall to Reform.
Khaleda Zia, First Female Bangladesh Prime Minister, Dies Aged 80
Khaleda Zia, first female Bangladesh PM and rival of Sheikh Hasina, dies aged 80 after years of political and legal struggles.
Tuchel Names 26-Man England Squad for World Cup 2026
Thomas Tuchel names 26-man England squad for 2026 World Cup after unbeaten qualifying campaign but recent friendly setbacks.
Uncounted Ballots Found in South Australian Seat Won by One Nation by 58 Votes
Over 80 unopened ballots found in South Australian seat of Narungga, cast doubt on One Nation's 58-vote win. New count ordered.
LGBTQ group invests $15m to flip key US House seats and defeat anti-equality ballots
Human Rights Campaign invests $15m to target eight swing House districts and key Senate races in 2026, aiming to boost LGBTQ representation and defeat anti-rights ballot measures.
Polls Close in Gorton and Denton Byelection Amid Three-Way Contest
Polls close in the Gorton and Denton byelection, a three-way battle between Labour, Greens, and Reform UK. Counting underway in south-east Manchester.
DHS chief warns World Cup security in jeopardy over funding delay
DHS chief Markwayne Mullin warns World Cup security in jeopardy due to 76-day funding freeze, blames Democrats for delaying safety preparations.
Steve Bannon Calls for ICE Presence at UK-Style Polling Stations in US Midterms
Steve Bannon calls for ICE agents at polling sites for US midterms, stoking fears of voter intimidation and federal interference in elections.
Mamdani Appoints Budget Veteran as First Deputy Mayor
New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani appoints Dean Fuleihan as first deputy mayor, bringing decades of government experience to lead operations at City Hall.
One Nation Polling Hits Record High Amid Coalition Turmoil
One Nation hits record 22% in poll as Coalition turmoil deepens; Sussan Ley's leadership under threat; Malcolm Turnbull weighs in.
‘Anyone but Labour’ or ‘Anyone but Reform’? Clash of Animosity Set to Define May Local Elections
May local elections set to be defined by 'anyone but Labour' vs 'anyone but Reform' sentiment, with tactical voting on the rise as legacy parties fragment.
Reform MP Urges Tories to Stand Aside in Makerfield Byelection
Reform UK MP Andrew Rosindell calls on Conservatives to stand aside in Makerfield byelection, citing need to stop Labour.
Monty Don Reveals the One Tool He ‘Never Goes into the Garden Without’
Monty Don names secateurs as his must-have gardening tool, also praising spades, trowels, and shears.
Zohran Mamdani Becomes First Muslim Mayor of New York City
Zohran Mamdani elected as first Muslim mayor of New York City, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
Reeves Warns Labour Leadership Turmoil Could Derail UK Economic Recovery
Chancellor Rachel Reeves warns Labour leadership battle could harm UK economic recovery after GDP grows 0.3% in March.
Orbán Steps Back After Landslide Loss to Rebuild Hungary's Political Right
Viktor Orbán will not take his parliamentary seat after losing Hungary's election, focusing on rebuilding his nationalist political movement.
Labour Faces Record Losses in May Local Elections, Poll Predicts
Labour predicted to lose 1,900 council seats in May local elections, with Reform and Greens making big gains, putting pressure on Starmer.
Welsh first minister compares herself to canned cocktail in seat loss warning
Welsh First Minister Baroness Eluned Morgan compares herself to a strawberry daiquiri in a video warning she could lose her Senedd seat to Reform.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Announces Re-election Bid
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announces second term bid, setting stage for potential 2028 presidential run.
Starmer will not block Burnham's by-election bid in Makerfield
Keir Starmer will not block Andy Burnham from standing for MP in Makerfield, as Josh Simons resigns to free up the seat.
Portugal’s Socialist Seguro and Far-Right Ventura Head for Presidential Runoff
Portugal's presidential election heads to a runoff between socialist Antonio Jose Seguro and far-right Andre Ventura on 8 February.
Labour Suffers Heavy Local Election Losses as Reform UK Surges
Labour loses over 229 council seats in local elections as Reform UK surges, putting pressure on Keir Starmer's leadership.
US Supreme Court Reinstates Texas Electoral Map Favouriting Republicans
US Supreme Court reinstates Texas electoral map that could give Republicans up to five extra congressional seats, reversing a lower court ruling.
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