더불어민주당이 8·17 전당대회 당 대표 선거에 선호투표제 도입 여부를 놓고 최고위원회의에서 논의했으나 결론을 내지 못했다. 친이재명계와 친정청래계 간 이견으로 논의가 지연되고 있으며, 오늘 밤 다시 회의를 열어 결론을 내릴 예정이다.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is stepping down, triggering a Labour Party leadership contest. Andy Burnham, former mayor of Greater Manchester, is the sole declared candidate and strong frontrunner. The process involves nominations from MPs and affiliated organizations, with a potential vote in August.
Following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation, Andy Burnham is the frontrunner to become Labour leader, with nominations closing July 16. Other potential candidates include Darren Jones and Al Carns, though some MPs desire a full leadership contest.
Keir Starmer resigns as UK PM, triggering a Labour leadership contest. Andy Burnham emerges as the favorite, viewed by crypto executives as more receptive to digital assets. The transition occurs as the UK finalizes significant financial regulatory frameworks, with the next PM inheriting this process.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation after nearly two years in office, following internal party pressure and a key by-election loss. The leadership contest is set to begin July 9, with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham emerging as an early frontrunner.
Air India's leadership race intensifies with Nipun Aggarwal and Vinod Kannan as top contenders for the CEO position. The decision is complicated by internal power dynamics at Tata Sons and the airline's ongoing challenges, including operational disruptions and the aftermath of a tragic crash.
Polls have closed in a UK by-election that could influence the Labour Party leadership. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, a potential challenger to Keir Starmer, is seeking to become an MP in the Makerfield seat, facing competition from Reform UK.
Polls have closed in a UK by-election that could influence the Labour Party leadership. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, dubbed 'king of the north,' is seeking to become an MP and potentially challenge Keir Starmer. Burnham's main rival is Robert Kenyon of Reform UK, but the strength of Restore Britain may impact Reform's chances.
UK Labour figures Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting are considering a wealth tax on the super-rich, inspired by economist Gabriel Zucman's proposals. The tax aims to address growing inequality, with Zucman advocating a 2% levy on assets over $100 million, even for those who leave the country.
South Korea's progressive ruling party, the Democratic Party, is set for a leadership election in August. The recent local election results, while a victory nationwide, saw a setback in Seoul, impacting the internal power struggle for party leadership and the crucial nomination rights for the 2028 general election.
Nigel Farage has been absent from public view for six days, cancelling a Reform UK rally amidst scrutiny over a £5m crypto gift. His explanations for the gift have shifted, and questions arise about his finances and property purchases.
Analysis of policy stances for potential UK Labour leadership contenders: Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner, and Ed Miliband, covering nationalisation, constitutional reform, public services, taxation, and environmental policies.
Multiple Labour Party members, including Wes Streeting, Andy Burnham, Al Carns, and potentially others, position themselves for a potential leadership race, while the current Prime Minister and allies show no signs of stepping down.
Alleged dirty tricks in Japan's LDP leadership contest raise stakes beyond internal party politics
Labour Together, the think tank that helped deliver Keir Starmer's 2024 election landslide, is set to rebrand in mid-May after being rocked by scandal. The organization faced controversy when its then-director Josh Simons paid lobbying firm APCO Worldwide to conduct secret research into journalists investigating undisclosed donations. Simons, now a Labour MP, resigned as a government minister over the affair. New chief executive Alison Phillips says the rebrand will address perceptions of a 'factional boys' club' and that staff secondments to ministerial offices and donations to individual MPs will end.
Labour Together, the think tank that helped deliver Keir Starmer's 2024 election landslide, will rebrand in mid-May after a scandal involving secret research into journalists conducted by lobbying firm APCO Worldwide. Former director Josh Simons, now an MP, resigned as a government minister over the affair. New chief executive Alison Phillips says the rebrand will tackle perceptions of a 'factional boys' club' and end staff secondments to ministerial offices and donations to individual MPs.
