The Liberal Democrats are preparing for the UK's next general election (due by 2029) by selecting 28 prospective parliamentary candidates, restructuring their press operation, and adopting a more offensive strategy to potentially return to government, leveraging their 72 MPs as a kingmaker in a likely hung parliament.
Italy's center-right coalition is under pressure to select a mayoral candidate for Milan's 2027 elections. Senate President Ignazio La Russa is urging swift decisions, with parties debating whether to nominate a civic figure or a politician.
The Green Party will contest the Makerfield byelection, potentially splitting the left-wing vote and challenging Andy Burnham's bid to return to parliament, as Reform UK also mounts a strong challenge.
Labour's NEC allows Andy Burnham to stand in Makerfield byelection; Burnham's potential win could challenge Keir Starmer's leadership
Labour's NEC approves Andy Burnham to stand in Makerfield byelection, potentially triggering a mayoral byelection in Greater Manchester.
The Green Party will contest the Makerfield byelection, potentially splitting the left-wing vote and challenging Andy Burnham's bid to return to Parliament amidst a strong Reform UK presence.
The Green Party will contest the Makerfield byelection, potentially splitting the left-wing vote and challenging Andy Burnham's bid to return to parliament amid a strong Reform UK presence.
Police bring criminal case over alleged manipulation of party database in Croydon East constituencyFour Labour activists have been charged over allegations that a party database was manipulated to increase a candidate’s chance of selection.The four include Joel Bodmer, 40, who ran as a potential candidate for the Croydon East constituency in south London but later withdrew. He is charged with perverting the course of justice for allegedly altering phone records. Continue reading...
