Kim Min-seok leads the Democratic Party's leadership race with 46.01% cumulative votes after winning primaries in Gangwon Province, Daegu-North Gyeongsang Province, Jeju Island, and Incheon, ahead of Jung Chung-rae's 44.53%.
Recent Democratic primaries in five states showed an increasingly progressive electorate, with progressive and socialist candidates scoring victories, notably Abdul El-Sayed for Senate, yet falling short of expectations, highlighting the slow and challenging process of building a left-wing majority within the party.
Reps. Song Young-gil and Ko Min-jung of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) announced their candidacies for the party's leadership election on Aug. 17, potentially setting up a four-way race. Song emphasized supporting President Lee Jae Myung's administration, while Ko vowed to uphold former President Moon Jae-in's legacy.
Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok announced his candidacy for leader of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Monday, vowing to reform the party for the success of the Lee Jae Myung administration. He aims to restore the DP as a "capable, strong and winning party" and warned of potential defeat in the next general elections without leadership change.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee stated that the Communist Party's leadership is a "fundamental safeguard" for the city's prosperity, linking it to the party's 105th anniversary and the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule.
Andy Burnham, former Greater Manchester Mayor, bids for Labour Party leadership, emphasizing stability and national issues, with Wes Streeting's support potentially preventing a contest.
British PM Keir Starmer faces pressure to resign from Labour Party members, with Andy Burnham emerging as a potential challenger. This unrest is fueled by declining government approval, economic struggles, and issues with public services.
CHP leader Özgür Özel stated their "crime" was defeating the AK Party after 24 years and making CHP the first party in 47 years. He discussed the "change" in the party, emphasizing voter disconnect after election losses and the success of their new methods in candidate selection and campaign.
A House hearing on six GOP crypto tax bills exposed a lack of bipartisan consensus, with Democrats questioning exemptions for staking and mining rewards and industry leaders pushing for broader tax relief on everyday crypto payments.
Independent lawmaker-elect Han Dong-hoon announced plans to reform the conservative bloc following his victory in the Busan Buk-gap by-election. He criticized the current leadership of the People Power Party and called for a renewed conservative movement.
A group of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have expressed dissatisfaction with the party's leadership's efforts to secure Imran Khan's release, citing a loss of momentum and ineffective strategies. They also raised concerns about governance issues within the province.
A group of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have expressed dissatisfaction with the party's leadership over perceived insufficient efforts to secure Imran Khan's release. They cited concerns about the campaign's effectiveness and governance issues in the province.
Expelled TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee and 57 other dissident legislators met the West Bengal Assembly Speaker, submitting support letters for a new leadership structure, with Banerjee proposed as leader. The move challenges the current legislature party leadership.
Ozgur Ozel, temporarily ousted CHP leader, is collecting signatures to force an extraordinary congress against Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who was reinstated by a court. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu criticizes Kilicdaroglu's actions, calling him a 'hateful internal guardian' and suggesting a new party formation if legal avenues are blocked. Meanwhile, Israel's Supreme Court warns of threats to democratic integrity amid political infighting and upcoming elections.
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, runs in the Makerfield byelection, potentially to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership, advocating against London-centric politics.
Wes Streeting has launched a shadow campaign for Labour leadership, vowing to win over the party's left and beat the odds. He criticized Keir Starmer's leadership following poor election results, warning of a "Reform government" and a "Joe Biden situation." Streeting outlined plans for housing, a national care service, and a wealth tax, positioning himself as an underdog ready to challenge frontrunner Andy Burnham.
Turkey's opposition CHP party leader Özgür Özel vowed to fight a court ruling nullifying his election, which critics call a "judicial coup" and a move to consolidate President Erdoğan's power. Thousands protested in Ankara as the ruling, which seeks to replace Özel with Kemal Kilicdaroğlu, shook the party and the stock market.
A Labour NEC member opposes changing party rules to let Andy Burnham run for leadership without being an MP, warning it could lead to a lengthy contest and undesired leftward shift.
Alleged dirty tricks in Japan's LDP leadership contest raise stakes beyond internal party politics
Congress is expanding consultations to select Kerala's new chief minister, with AICC general secretary K C Venugopal and leader of opposition V D Satheesan vying for the top post. The party leadership is engaging with former state presidents and other leaders to ensure the final nominee is well-received, amid speculation and potential backlash.
Green party leader also accuses rightwing media of politically motivated attacks as popularity growsZack Polanski has said he was wrong to describe himself as a British Red Cross spokesperson, and that intensified media scrutiny of the Green party reflected fears of its rising popularity and support for wealth taxes.Polanski described himself as a British Red Cross spokesperson while campaigning for the party leadership, the Times revealed. The claim was also mentioned on his personal website in 2020 when he said he was “really proud of the work we do”. Continue reading...
Green party leader also accused of incorrectly stating he was a full member of the National Council of HypnotherapyZack Polanski falsely claimed to be a spokesperson for the British Red Cross while campaigning for Green party leadership, the charity has said.This was also mentioned on his personal website in 2020, where he said he was “really proud of the work we do”. Continue reading...
Hungary's outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orban says he will not take up his parliamentary seat following Fidesz's landslide defeat in this month's election, but will seek re-election as party leader at its June congress to lead a process of 'renewal' of the nationalist side. The dominant figure in Hungarian politics since 1989, Orban served as premier for 16 years and was the only EU leader maintaining close ties to Putin, having delayed an EU loan to Ukraine with his veto.
Aam Aadmi Party'nin önde gelen Rajya Sabha üyesi Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal dahil 7 milletvekiliyle BJP'ye geçti. Chadha, parti liderliğini suçlayarak 'suçlarına ortak olmak istemedim' dedi.
