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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Military-backed party in Myanmar takes lead in contentious first election since coup

Military-backed USDP leads initial results of Myanmar's first post-coup election, winning most tallied seats amid low turnout and international criticism.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

What Happens to Democracy When Voters Stop Feeling Represented?

Introduce a veto option allowing constituencies to reject entire elections by majority, forcing reruns and compelling candidates to earn majority consent.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

The Indo Daily: Inside Dublin Castle - Is it 'all over' bar the counting?

As we sit here in the Wedgewood Room of Dublin Castle surrounded by portraits of British nobility from the 19th century, Catherine Connolly is in Galway accepting the inevitable. Privately senior Fine Gael figures have told us they know the game is up and it's a matter of damage limitation. But another story is also emerging... tallies are suggesting not just a historically low turnout but also that tens of thousands of those who did go to a polling station yesterday spoiled their vote.
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