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English local elections 2025: is your council up for election and what's at stake?

The 2023 local elections will primarily gauge Kemi Badenoch's leadership rather than Boris Johnson's past performance.

UK politics

What to look for in May's local elections: Tories on defensive and Reform hoping for gains

The May 1 local council elections are a critical test for Labour, Reform, and Conservatives amid tight national polls.

UK politics

The Guardian view on the Conservative party today: still lost in denial and confusion | Editorial

Labour is struggling, while the Conservatives, under Kemi Badenoch, are facing a challenging electoral landscape as local elections approach.

UK politics

Lib Dems aim to become 'party of Middle England'

Sir Ed Davey aims for the Lib Dems to become the leading party in Middle England, challenging the Conservatives in the upcoming local elections.

London politics

Local election results in full: Who has won the council and mayoral ballots?

Conservatives facing potential worst defeat in 40 years in local elections.

Europe politics

Tories may not win election, Sunak admits while claiming hung parliament likely

Rishi Sunak acknowledges Conservatives might not win next general election due to recent local election defeats.

English local elections 2025: is your council up for election and what's at stake?

The 2023 local elections will primarily gauge Kemi Badenoch's leadership rather than Boris Johnson's past performance.

UK politics

What to look for in May's local elections: Tories on defensive and Reform hoping for gains

The May 1 local council elections are a critical test for Labour, Reform, and Conservatives amid tight national polls.

UK politics

The Guardian view on the Conservative party today: still lost in denial and confusion | Editorial

Labour is struggling, while the Conservatives, under Kemi Badenoch, are facing a challenging electoral landscape as local elections approach.

UK politics

Lib Dems aim to become 'party of Middle England'

Sir Ed Davey aims for the Lib Dems to become the leading party in Middle England, challenging the Conservatives in the upcoming local elections.

London politics

Local election results in full: Who has won the council and mayoral ballots?

Conservatives facing potential worst defeat in 40 years in local elections.

Europe politics

Tories may not win election, Sunak admits while claiming hung parliament likely

Rishi Sunak acknowledges Conservatives might not win next general election due to recent local election defeats.

The story behind the internet's most viral (and misunderstood) political meme

Mercy and kindness have become polarized between cultural tribes, reflecting differing moral circles between liberals and conservatives.

US Elections

Monday Briefing

The Canadian election is largely focused on economic concerns linked to Trump's tariffs and annexation threats.

Social justice

fromBig Think

The story behind the internet's most viral (and misunderstood) political meme

Mercy and kindness have become polarized between cultural tribes, reflecting differing moral circles between liberals and conservatives.

US Elections

Monday Briefing

The Canadian election is largely focused on economic concerns linked to Trump's tariffs and annexation threats.

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#reform-uk

2 months ago

UK news

Badenoch falls further behind Starmer and Farage in new poll

The Conservatives are losing ground to Reform UK in recent polling, raising questions about Kemi Badenoch's leadership viability.

UK politics

Jenrick hints at Tory-Reform pact with promise to unite the right'

Robert Jenrick is focused on uniting the Conservative Party and Reform UK to prevent a Labour victory in the upcoming general election.

6 days ago

UK news

Ann Widddecombe says she's not teaming up with any losers' in dig at Tories

Ann Widdecombe refuses to ally with conservatives, claiming Reform UK is 'winning' and atop the polls.

2 months ago

UK news

Badenoch falls further behind Starmer and Farage in new poll

The Conservatives are losing ground to Reform UK in recent polling, raising questions about Kemi Badenoch's leadership viability.

UK politics

Jenrick hints at Tory-Reform pact with promise to unite the right'

Robert Jenrick is focused on uniting the Conservative Party and Reform UK to prevent a Labour victory in the upcoming general election.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

6 days ago

UK news

Ann Widddecombe says she's not teaming up with any losers' in dig at Tories

Ann Widdecombe refuses to ally with conservatives, claiming Reform UK is 'winning' and atop the polls.

more#reform-uk

#labour-party

UK politics

Starmer told to ban the police from 'non crime hate incidents' as it is 'Orwellian nonsense' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Labour should focus on real crime instead of non-crime hate incidents, as per Kemi Badenoch.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Europe politics

UK's Sunak calls general election for July 4 in surprise move

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls a surprise general election for July 4 despite expected opposition win.

UK politics

Starmer sails through PMQs as Badenoch fails to get out of the blocks again | John Crace

The Labour party's current blame of Tories may not sustain long-term accountability in the eyes of the public.

9 months ago

UK news

Labour accuse Tories of 'cover up' over public services

Labour accuses Conservatives of covering up public sector problems, leading to budget gaps.

London politics

Labour hail victory in Rishi Sunak's electoral backyard

Labour's historic victory in Rishi Sunak's backyard showcases a significant shift in political dynamics, signaling potential challenges for the Conservatives in future elections.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London politics

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham wins more votes than rivals combined

Andy Burnham wins third term as Greater Manchester mayor with landslide victory.

UK politics

Starmer told to ban the police from 'non crime hate incidents' as it is 'Orwellian nonsense' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Labour should focus on real crime instead of non-crime hate incidents, as per Kemi Badenoch.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Europe politics

UK's Sunak calls general election for July 4 in surprise move

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls a surprise general election for July 4 despite expected opposition win.

UK politics

Starmer sails through PMQs as Badenoch fails to get out of the blocks again | John Crace

The Labour party's current blame of Tories may not sustain long-term accountability in the eyes of the public.

9 months ago

UK news

Labour accuse Tories of 'cover up' over public services

Labour accuses Conservatives of covering up public sector problems, leading to budget gaps.

London politics

Labour hail victory in Rishi Sunak's electoral backyard

Labour's historic victory in Rishi Sunak's backyard showcases a significant shift in political dynamics, signaling potential challenges for the Conservatives in future elections.

London politics

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham wins more votes than rivals combined

Andy Burnham wins third term as Greater Manchester mayor with landslide victory.

Conservatives gloat after Trump admin refers NY AG Letitia James for potential prosecution: 'Karma'

Letitia James faces a criminal referral for alleged mortgage fraud, sparking criticism and claims of hypocrisy from conservatives.

#liberal-democrats

7 months ago

Europe politics

Lib Dems hopeful of more election gains if Tory drift to right continues

The Liberal Democrats aim to capitalize on Conservative struggles by targeting right-leaning leadership choices.

UK politics

Former Tory MSP Jamie Greene defects to Lib Dems

Jamie Greene left Scottish Conservatives citing their Trump-esque shift, joining Scottish Liberal Democrats.

7 months ago

Europe politics

Lib Dems hopeful of more election gains if Tory drift to right continues

The Liberal Democrats aim to capitalize on Conservative struggles by targeting right-leaning leadership choices.

UK politics

Former Tory MSP Jamie Greene defects to Lib Dems

Jamie Greene left Scottish Conservatives citing their Trump-esque shift, joining Scottish Liberal Democrats.

more#liberal-democrats

#uk-politics

Top Tory meets major landlords in bid to scupper Labour's rental reforms

The UK Conservatives are secretly negotiating with landlords to obstruct the Labour renters' rights bill, reflecting an ongoing battle over housing policy.

Europe politics

Exit of MPs passes 1997 level as Tories lead exodus

Mass departure of 119 current MPs ahead of the general election, mostly Conservatives, heralding a significant influx of new faces in the House of Commons.

Top Tory meets major landlords in bid to scupper Labour's rental reforms

The UK Conservatives are secretly negotiating with landlords to obstruct the Labour renters' rights bill, reflecting an ongoing battle over housing policy.

Europe politics

Exit of MPs passes 1997 level as Tories lead exodus

Mass departure of 119 current MPs ahead of the general election, mostly Conservatives, heralding a significant influx of new faces in the House of Commons.

US news

How the G.O.P. Went From Championing Campus Free Speech to Fighting It

Conservatives now challenge free speech on campuses despite previously advocating for the First Amendment, driven by new laws framing political expression as harmful.

3 months ago

US Elections

As Elon Musk Embraces the Far Right, Some of Its Leaders Reject Him

Laura Loomer and other right-wing figures have turned against Elon Musk, expressing concerns over censorship and his influence over the platform they once supported.

US news

How the G.O.P. Went From Championing Campus Free Speech to Fighting It

Conservatives now challenge free speech on campuses despite previously advocating for the First Amendment, driven by new laws framing political expression as harmful.

3 months ago

US Elections

As Elon Musk Embraces the Far Right, Some of Its Leaders Reject Him

Laura Loomer and other right-wing figures have turned against Elon Musk, expressing concerns over censorship and his influence over the platform they once supported.

more#free-speech

Tory claims farmer tax making some weigh if they can afford elderly relatives to live

Families are concerned about inheritance tax implications for elderly relatives after April 2026 due to proposed legislative changes.

US Elections

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Canada's Liberals bounce back after years of decline. What's going on?

The Liberal Party of Canada is regaining momentum following Trudeau's resignation announcement and shifting political dynamics.

fromwww.mediaite.com

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

Outkick's Tomi Lahren Scolds Conservatives for Booing Taylor Swift: What Did She Do to Any of Y'all?'

Tomi Lahren criticizes conservatives for booing Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl, advocating for respect despite differing political opinions.

Left-wing politics

fromNew York Post

3 months ago

Biden ripped for needling Trump in response to Jimmy Carter's death: 'Unmitigated gall'

Biden faced backlash for using Jimmy Carter's death to criticize Donald Trump's decency rather than honoring Carter's legacy.

Media industry

fromIntelligencer

8 months ago

The Media's Double Standard Favors Donald Trump, Not Kamala Harris

Media bias accusations by conservatives against Kamala Harris are reversed, as Donald Trump is held to a lower standard in policy commitments.

8 months ago

Business

Tories left legacy of structural racism' in UK jobs market, says TUC

Structural racism in UK jobs market highlighted by the rise in insecure employment, disproportionately affecting BME workers under the Conservative government.

Europe politics

Sunak appeals for Boris Johnson to join Tory campaign by heaping praise on ex PM

Rishi Sunak signaled openness for Boris Johnson to campaign for the Tories, potentially to help drum up support ahead of a general election.

#labour

London politics

Ben Houchen victory bucks anti-Tory trend as Labour wins three mayoral contests

The Conservatives retained the Tees Valley mayoralty with a reduced majority, while Labour won other contests in the East Midlands, North East, and North Yorkshire.

Business

Jeremy Hunt accused of exaggerating Tories' economic record

Jeremy Hunt accused of exaggerating Conservatives' economic record and presenting dodgy dossier on Labour's spending plans.

London politics

Ben Houchen victory bucks anti-Tory trend as Labour wins three mayoral contests

The Conservatives retained the Tees Valley mayoralty with a reduced majority, while Labour won other contests in the East Midlands, North East, and North Yorkshire.

Business

Jeremy Hunt accused of exaggerating Tories' economic record

Jeremy Hunt accused of exaggerating Conservatives' economic record and presenting dodgy dossier on Labour's spending plans.

more#labour

EU data protection

The Guardian view on MPs crossing the floor: a triumph of political theatre over substance | Editorial

Some Conservatives are shifting towards radical Conservatism with a focus on tax cuts, reduced spending, and immigration control.

Media industry

fromNieman Lab

Even if mistrust in news isn't entirely reporters' fault, it is their problem

Conservatives in the US often distrust news coverage, leading to reinforcement of pre-existing perceptions despite some positive stories.

Left-wing politics

fromThe Verge