Voter dissatisfaction and cynicism are rising across the Atlantic, impacting UK's Starmer and potentially signaling headwinds for Trump in the US midterms. The Makerfield by-election could trigger a leadership challenge for Starmer.
The Conservative Party proposes to repeal the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED), citing its inefficacy and claims it promotes inequality by favoring certain groups over others. The move contrasts with Labour's focus on increasing working-class representation in the civil service and differs from Reform UK's push to scrap the Equality Act entirely.
High Court Justice Robert Beech-Jones accuses the Samuel Griffith Society of attempting to stack the Australian High Court with conservative judges, drawing parallels with the US Supreme Court. The society's president and executive director respond, denying the claims and suggesting the judge is taking a political stance.
Senior Labour minister Peter Kyle warns the party hasn't learned from Conservatives about changing leaders, stating "entitlement is not a qualification." Wes Streeting calls for a "battle of ideas" over a "coronation" for potential leadership contenders.
The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) secured a significant victory in local elections, winning 12 out of 16 mayoral and gubernatorial races, including in Busan. The DPK also maintained its parliamentary majority by winning nine out of 14 vacant National Assembly seats.
Han Dong-hoon, who won the Busan Buk-gap parliamentary by-election, pledged to develop the district, rebuild the conservative bloc, and check the "reckless actions" of the Lee Jae-myung administration to restore balance to South Korea. He also confirmed his intention to rejoin the People Power Party.
The Aberdeen South by-election on June 18 is a pivotal contest on North Sea oil politics. Reform UK and Scottish Conservatives are campaigning on reviving oil and gas production, challenging the SNP's net zero commitments. The outcome could signal a wider debate on the economic burden of net zero ahead of a UK general election.
A senior Reform UK figure, Danny Kruger, declined to say if leader Nigel Farage should provide evidence of alleged Russian hacking to UK security services. Farage claims Russian agents hacked him to leak details of a £5m gift. Kruger stated the matter was private and he wasn't privy to details, while a Reform source mentioned private 'counter-espionage experts' analyzed Farage's phone.
Professor Jeffrey Sachs claims influential US conservatives, including Victoria Nuland and Senator Lindsey Graham, aim to harm Russia and China. Sachs attributes this to mercenary interests, citing massive military contracts and a delusion of US omnipotence.
Rachel Reeves responded to a foul-mouthed heckler shouting from his van by emphasizing good manners. Her rebuke drew support from Conservative politicians, while Reform UK figures praised the heckler.
The Australian budget's changes to capital gains tax and trusts are met with 'hysteria' from vested interests and conservatives, who are pushing 'lies' about housing market collapse and 'death taxes'. The article debunks these claims, arguing the changes are progressive and affect a small minority.
Thousands of conservatives gathered for 'Rededicate 250,' a White House-backed prayer event on the National Mall. Critics called it a 'Make America Christian' project, with speakers like Marco Rubio and JD Vance emphasizing Christianity's role in the US. Donald Trump addressed the crowd via video.
Thousands of conservatives gathered for 'Rededicate 250' on the National Mall, a prayer event backed by the White House. Critics called it a 'Make America Christian' project, with speakers like Marco Rubio and JD Vance linking American identity to Christianity. President Trump addressed the crowd via video.
A new political divide is emerging globally, pitting conservatives against rural interests, transcending the traditional left-right spectrum. This analysis explores its impact on Western politics, particularly Donald Trump's foreign policy approach towards Europe, and the challenges faced by national conservative parties.
Former French PM Edouard Philippe launched his presidential campaign, aiming to win over conservative voters with a right-wing platform. He faces challenges from rivals on the right and the far-right, while seeking to avoid past mistakes of consensual candidates.
Christian Zionism, a movement linking evangelical Christians with support for Israel, faces predictions of decline due to shifting theological views and falling public support for Israel, particularly among youth. Despite this, its significant financial resources and political influence remain potent, though long-term erosion is possible.
Conservative leader Adam Kent suspended for forming coalition with Greens, Lib Dems, and independents to oust Reform UK from Worcestershire council, ending their controversial minority rule.
The Council of Europe's 46 member states signed the Chișinău declaration, a non-binding agreement that may lead to stricter asylum and immigration rulings by the ECHR, sparking concerns over weakened human rights protections for migrants.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed admits PM Keir Starmer is unpopular but warns Labour against repeating the Tories' leadership change pattern, citing instability and poor electoral outcomes, urging unity behind Starmer despite mounting resignation calls.
Wes Streeting's 22-month tenure as UK Health Secretary, marked by claims of NHS recovery, is criticized for lacking substance in addressing key challenges like cancer treatment waits, social care, and implementation of a 10-year health plan.
Statues commemorating WWII 'comfort women' force Japan to reassert its position amid global memorial removals and ongoing disputes with South Korea.
The backlash comes as the far-right AfD overtakes Merz’s conservatives in several polls.
Party leader has been vocal about its gains in London and there is a feeling that its losses could have been worseBy any sane person’s reckoning, the Conservative party had a night to forget in Thursday’s local, mayoral and devolved elections. It lost about 500 councillors in England and ceded control of three local authorities to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK – losing to the rightwing upstarts in England, Wales and Scotland. Why then is Kemi Badenoch hailing these results as proof that “the Conservatives are coming back” – and why do many Tory MPs appear to agree with her?The Conservative leader was vocal on Friday about the eye-catching gains her party made in politically atypical London, where the Tories won back the totemic council of Westminster, took the most seats in Wandsworth council and saw off the threat from Reform in Bexley and Bromley. Continue reading...
Significant gains this week lay bare an increasingly fragmented political systemFull results from England, Scotland and WalesLocal elections have fundamentally reshaped the political landscape in England. Labour suffered heavy losses, losing ground to the Green party and Reform UK, while the Conservatives also sustained significant losses to Reform UK and the Liberal Democrats.Reform and the Green party made significant gains, in results that laid bare an increasingly fragmented political system. Reform gained 1,349 council seats and control of 14 councils, while the Green party won 376 council seats, control of five councils, and took two mayoralties. Continue reading...
