Five new local government leaders in Jeonbuk, South Korea, all from the Democratic Party, have won elections, promising to bring new administrative directions and development plans to their respective cities and counties. These newcomers aim to leverage their diverse experiences, from central government roles to local cooperative leadership, to revitalize their regions.
UK government defends Great British Energy (GBE) after reports revealed it funded firms with potential exposure to slave-made goods, particularly from China's solar panel supply chain, despite promises of strict procurement controls.
In 2022, the Victorian government promised to build a new wildlife veterinary clinic in south-west Victoria. Despite being offered access to free land, it is yet to build the facility.
The NT government is set to trigger a wide-reaching review of its child protection system, in the wake of the tragic death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.
The NT government is set to trigger a wide-reaching review of its child protection system, in the wake of the tragic death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.
Jonathan Brash says ‘own goals’ are distracting from Labour’s achievementsUK inflation accelerated to 3.3% in March after the Iran war triggered the biggest jump in fuel prices for more than three years, Richard Partington reports.Today the Liberal Democrats staged a photocall to publicise their line about this being “Trumpflation”. Daisy Cooper, the Lib Dem deputy leader and Treasury spokesperson, said:People across our country have been struggling for years with a devastating cost-of-living crisis and Donald Trump’s idiotic war in Iran has added to it. The cost of fuel is soaring, mortgage rates are rising and fixed energy deals are already going up by hundreds of pounds.But what is utterly inexcusable is that there are politicians in this country - Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch - who are happy to cheerlead Donald Trump as he hikes people’s bills. All the while this Labour government promised to fix the country but instead we’ve got political Groundhog Day: yet more sleaze and scandal. Continue reading...
Jonathan Brash says ‘own goals’ are distracting from Labour’s achievementsUK inflation accelerated to 3.3% in March after the Iran war triggered the biggest jump in fuel prices for more than three years, Richard Partington reports.Today the Liberal Democrats staged a photocall to publicise their line about this being “Trumpflation”. Daisy Cooper, the Lib Dem deputy leader and Treasury spokesperson, said:People across our country have been struggling for years with a devastating cost-of-living crisis and Donald Trump’s idiotic war in Iran has added to it. The cost of fuel is soaring, mortgage rates are rising and fixed energy deals are already going up by hundreds of pounds.But what is utterly inexcusable is that there are politicians in this country - Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch - who are happy to cheerlead Donald Trump as he hikes people’s bills. All the while this Labour government promised to fix the country but instead we’ve got political Groundhog Day: yet more sleaze and scandal. Continue reading...
Keir Starmer faced intense questioning at PMQs regarding the vetting of Peter Mandelson and potential diplomatic appointments for political allies. While denying pressure on the Foreign Office, Starmer acknowledged failures in communication regarding security vetting outcomes.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejected claims he was under pressure to approve Peter Mandelson's appointment, citing evidence from civil servant Sue Robbins that no pressure was placed on him. However, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticised Starmer for relying on advice received after Mandelson was sacked, arguing the appointment was effectively a done deal. Robbins reportedly said the PM's team showed a dismissive approach to vetting, which was not proper process.
