Valentín Lavín Romero, mayor of Temoac, Morelos, was shot dead in his town hall, marking the 14th mayoral murder since October 2024. This follows a previous attempt on his life and comes amidst allegations of his ties to criminal groups and a federal anti-corruption operation.
Reform UK's Greater Manchester mayoral candidate, Sian Astley, is facing criticism for comments suggesting voters for other parties should house criminals and rapists. She doubled down on her remarks, linking them to immigration and open borders policies.
Reform UK's Greater Manchester mayoral candidate, Sian Astley, faces criticism for suggesting voters of other parties should house criminals and rapists. She doubled down on her comments, linking them to open border advocacy.
The Green Party, now with over 230,000 members (up from 68,000), considers restructuring to enhance effectiveness and representation, potentially introducing delegate nomination or online voting to its direct-democracy model.
The Green Party of England and Wales returned a donation from its leader Zack Polanski, deemed impermissible under UK electoral law because he was not on the electoral register due to security reasons. The Electoral Commission is now considering the matter.
The European Green Party urged EU leaders to hold an emergency summit to bolster climate protections and the Green Deal amid a record-breaking heatwave. They highlighted the public health crisis posed by extreme heat and called for strengthened emission reduction efforts.
The Green party and several trade unions have warned the Labour party against weakening its climate commitments, particularly on North Sea oil and gas drilling. They argue that such a move would lead to political failure and economic detriment, while other unions and figures advocate for continued drilling to protect jobs.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski linked anti-Muslim rhetoric from politicians and Elon Musk to recent attacks in Edinburgh that injured five Muslim men. A 36-year-old man was arrested and charged, with counter-terrorism officers investigating the incidents as potential hate crimes.
Green party leader Zack Polanski has been cleared by an ethics inquiry into allegations he failed to pay council tax while living on a houseboat. The Greater London Authority's monitoring officer found the circumstances were beyond its scope, and Polanski stated it was an unintentional misunderstanding.
Reform UK and Conservatives are criticized for opposing net zero policies, which the CBI reports directly employ over 300,000 and support 1.1 million jobs. The article argues these parties promote fantasy industries and sabotage growth, potentially destroying 1.4 million jobs by 2040, while their funding comes from wealthy oil and gas interests.
Green Party co-leader Felix Banaszak is under investigation by Berlin prosecutors for allegedly underpaying second home taxes since 2022. He attributes the oversight to forgetting to update his address after several moves within the city.
Green Party leaders Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas advise listening to Reform UK voters' concerns to address inequality, citing decades of austerity and unmet promises as drivers for Reform's appeal.
Zack Polanski, leader of the Green party of England and Wales, advises Australian Greens to engage with public anger and learn from populist right-wing strategies to counter One Nation effectively.
London Assembly officials are reviewing complaints against Green party leader Zack Polanski regarding potential unpaid council tax on his houseboat. The Labour party has formally requested an investigation into whether he breached ethical standards.
Green Party's Makerfield by-election candidate Chris Kennedy withdrew after sharing social media posts calling an arson attack on ambulances run by a Jewish charity a 'false flag'. He has since apologized and deleted the posts, which the party stated do not reflect their views.
Green Party's Makerfield by-election candidate Chris Kennedy withdrew hours after announcement due to controversial social media posts and family reasons. Nominations reopen Friday.
Green Party's Makerfield byelection candidate Chris Kennedy withdrew hours after announcement due to social media posts questioning an attack on Jewish ambulances and an arson attack. The party stated the posts do not reflect their views.
The Green Party has chosen Chris Kennedy, a nurse, as its candidate for the Makerfield byelection on June 18. The party is reportedly holding back resources to avoid splitting the progressive vote and allowing Reform to win, aiming to clear the path for Labour's Andy Burnham.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski faces scrutiny over failing to update his electoral register address and potential unpaid council tax on a houseboat he called home for three years, citing security concerns and misunderstandings.
The Green Party's surge in elections prompts concerns about the future of horse racing, with some party members advocating for its abolition due to animal welfare concerns.
Labour has called for an investigation into Green Party leader Zack Polanski over potential council tax evasion on his London houseboat
Party says leader has ‘immediately taken steps’ to pay any tax owed after ‘unintentional mistake’The Green party leader, Zack Polanski, has admitted he may have failed to pay the correct council tax while living on a London houseboat.Polanski had faced mounting questions over whether the houseboat, moored in east London, was his primary residence. 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...
Tyrone Scott, who didn’t think he had a hope in the election, wants to help the Greens rebuild ‘community cohesion’ in HackneyYou would expect most political candidates who pull off a shock win to celebrate their victory, maybe with a glass of bubbly and excitement for the challenges of elected office ahead. But on Friday, as thousands of new councillors celebrated their triumphs, some surprise victors were less than pleased.Green party handlers apologised to one newly elected councillor in Finsbury Park, north London, put down as a “paper candidate”, who pulled off an unexpected win. “You’re going to be great, we’ll support you,” they said, according to the Islington Tribune. Continue reading...
