Rochdale ‘one of the most divisive campaigns’ says Sunak
The PM was twice asked if he welcomed, or was worried by, the return of George Galloway to the Commons after his by-election win.Rishi Sunak…
Man charged in N.Y. police attack was misidentified, D.A. says
NEW YORK — A Venezuelan man who became the subject of national attention for allegedly kicking a police officer in New York’s Times Square, then flipping…
What is the Workers Party of Britain?
George Galloway's new party is targeting left-wing voters disillusioned with Sir Keir Starmer's Labour. Source link
Trump trials: What is the latest news, updates?
WASHINGTON — As he campaigns for a return to the White House, former President Trump faces criminal prosecution in four separate trials. He’s also had two…
How worried is Labour after losing Rochdale?
Is George Galloway's victory a little local difficulty for Labour or a harbinger of electoral doom? Source link
The American dream realized in the Michigan vote
Voting probably wasn’t the first thing on our parents’ or grandparents’ minds when they arrived in the U.S. from countries and provinces where democracy was…
Covid inquiry: ‘No basis’ to stop pubs selling alcohol
From late summer of 2020, the Welsh government used computer modelling by experts from Swansea University to try to predict the severity of future Covid…
Appeals court ruling that vacates Capitol rioter’s sentence could impact dozens of Jan. 6 cases
A federal appeals court in Washington has ordered a new sentence for a retired Air Force officer who stormed the U.S. Capitol dressed in combat…
We must face down extremists undermining democracy, says Rishi Sunak
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said: "The British people will take no lessons from a prime minister and Conservative party who have sowed the…
Disputed campaign mailer causes stir in City Council District 10 race
A political mailer that arrived on residents’ doorsteps last month near Baldwin Hills is stirring controversy in the Los Angeles City Council District 10 race…
PM: Forces here at home trying to tear us apart
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has warned that Britain's multi-ethnic, multi-faith democracy is being "deliberately undermined" by "forces here at home trying to tear us apart".The…
There’s now a Bechdel test for climate change on film and TV
Let’s say you’re a heading to the movie theater to catch a quirky romantic comedy. Or you’re on Disney+ binging the latest Marvel superhero show…
Starmer apologises to Rochdale after Galloway win
The Labour leader claims George Galloway only won because his party withdrew support for its own candidate. Source link
California poll reveals how third-party candidates could throw 2024 presidential race to Trump
Another central problem for Biden is the alienation of some key Democratic constituencies. Just after he was inaugurated, almost two-thirds of California voters had a…
Angela Rayner denies misleading tax officials
The Labour deputy is accused of failing to properly disclose her main residence in official documents. Source link
Latest Newsom recall attempt a case of sore-loser syndrome
Gavin Newsom is hardly beyond reproach. California faces a massive budget deficit, which may be worse than the governor acknowledges. There’s been voluminous amounts of…
The Rochdale local who beat mainstream parties
Local businessman and independent David Tully says he will be going back to work on Monday. Source link
How California-style ‘jungle’ primaries could fix Washington
The average U.S. House district encompasses about 590,000 people of voting age. How many of them would you expect to cast a ballot for their…
Chis Mason: Rochdale shows how Gaza is shaping politics
Divisions on the left over the conflict have been highlighted by the by-election. Source link
Texas Sen. Cornyn announces run to succeed McConnell as GOP leader
WASHINGTON — Texas Sen. John Cornyn has informed his colleagues that he intends to run for Senate Republican leader, becoming the first senator to announce a…