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fromThe Walrus
17 hours ago

Carney's Liberals Are Governing like Conservatives-Just More Politely | The Walrus

Canada's liberal identity is being undermined as human rights and asylum policies shift away from their foundational principles.
#london-elections
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

All you need to know as Merton heads into local elections

Labour retains control in Merton despite losing three seats, while Lib Dems aim to expand their influence in London.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

What you need to know as Lambeth heads into local elections

Labour may lose control of London councils despite being the largest party, with significant competition from Greens and Liberal Democrats.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

All you need to know as Merton heads into local elections

Labour retains control in Merton despite losing three seats, while Lib Dems aim to expand their influence in London.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

What you need to know as Lambeth heads into local elections

Labour may lose control of London councils despite being the largest party, with significant competition from Greens and Liberal Democrats.
fromAxios
1 day ago

The 2028 Democratic primary is coming for hopefuls' partners too

Lori Shapiro expressed her concerns to her husband, stating, 'I don't think we are ready to do this. It's not the right time for our family. And it's not on our terms.'
Left-wing politics
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago

Fetterman Gets Stunning Rejection from His Fellow Pennsylvania-Based Congressional Democrats When Asked if They Would Back Him for Reelection

Sen. John Fetterman faces significant opposition from Pennsylvania House Democrats, with no support for his potential 2028 reelection as a Democrat.
Washington DC
fromAxios
1 day ago

Dems kick off 5-city fight to host 2028 convention

Cities are competing fiercely to host the Democratic National Convention, each promoting their strengths while undermining rivals.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Toronto tenants launch new citywide union amid ongoing rent crisis and affordability concerns | CBC News

Toronto renters are launching a citywide tenants union to improve living conditions and address rising rental costs.
#green-party
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Even ex-Reform voters are considering backing the Green Party, its newest MP says

The Green Party is gaining support from disillusioned voters previously aligned with Reform UK and Labour.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
UK politics

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Even ex-Reform voters are considering backing the Green Party, its newest MP says

The Green Party is gaining support from disillusioned voters previously aligned with Reform UK and Labour.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Are you paying more than your neighbour? It could be 'surveillance pricing' | CBC News

The federal NDP motion to ban surveillance pricing was voted down, allowing businesses to use personal data for dynamic pricing.
US Elections
fromFast Company
4 days ago

2028 candidates will face a new kind of economic anger

Economic anxiety driven by AI is significantly impacting lower-wage Americans, necessitating urgent adaptation from political candidates.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

What you need to know as Islington heads into local elections

Islington is a densely populated borough in north London known for its cultural hubs and significant transport infrastructure.
#labour-party
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Sarwar puts NHS at heart of Scottish Labour's election pitch

Improving the NHS is the central focus of Scottish Labour's campaign ahead of the Holyrood election.
#canada
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago
Canada news

ANALYSIS | Canada has invited the top 100 global investors to a summit this fall | CBC News

Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Canadian PM says close economic ties with US have become a weakness'

Canada must reduce reliance on the US and strengthen economic ties with other countries due to changing trade dynamics.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

ANALYSIS | Canada has invited the top 100 global investors to a summit this fall | CBC News

Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting a summit to attract global investors to Canada amid economic uncertainty.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Carney vows focus on affordability after winning Canada's special election

The Liberals secured a parliamentary majority with 174 seats, allowing Prime Minister Carney to advance his agenda without opposition support.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

What each party is promising in the Westminster council election

Westminster City Council elections on May 7 will likely be a close contest between Conservatives and Labour, with multiple parties fielding candidates.
#democratic-party
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We can't lose': all eyes on potential 2028 Democratic contenders at big party gathering for this year's midterms

Prominent Democratic figures gathered in NYC for the NAN convention, focusing on midterms, affordability, and the party's future.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Dems weighing 2028 campaigns run from 2020 positions

Democrats are distancing themselves from recent left-leaning policies ahead of the 2028 election, citing voter dissatisfaction as a key reason for 2024 losses.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Reform's Scottish leader defends Labour deal claim

Reform UK's Scottish leader claims Anas Sarwar suggested collaboration against the SNP, while Sarwar denies the claim, calling it a desperate lie.
Left-wing politics
fromABC News
1 week ago

Possible 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls head to NYC for National Action Network convention

The National Action Network convention will gather potential Democratic 2028 presidential candidates to engage with Black civil rights leaders and voters.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
6 days ago

What I Learned at the Liberal Convention as Carney Clinches His Majority | The Walrus

The Liberal Party of Canada, under Mark Carney, emphasizes pragmatism and has secured a majority government following the 2025 election.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Labour falls into fourth place behind Greens weeks before crunch local elections

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
#scottish-greens
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Greens pledge to transform Scotland at manifesto launch

Scottish Greens propose free bus travel, dental care, and new green jobs, funded by taxing the wealthy and polluting industries.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Scottish Greens pledge free bus travel and basic income in election manifesto

Scottish Greens propose free bus travel, more teachers and doctors, and universal basic income in their manifesto ahead of the May election.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Greens pledge to transform Scotland at manifesto launch

Scottish Greens propose free bus travel, dental care, and new green jobs, funded by taxing the wealthy and polluting industries.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Scottish Greens pledge free bus travel and basic income in election manifesto

Scottish Greens propose free bus travel, more teachers and doctors, and universal basic income in their manifesto ahead of the May election.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Top Democrats Reportedly Grapple With Fraught' Question: Should 2028 Nominee Be a Straight White Guy?

Top Democrats are considering a straight, white, Christian man as their next presidential nominee for 2028 due to electoral biases.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Mark Carney's Liberals secure majority, calling it Canada's time to come together'

Mark Carney stated, 'This is a time to come together so we can build a Canada strong for all,' emphasizing the need for bipartisan collaboration and ambition in the coming months.
Canada news
#doly-begum
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Doly Begum wins Scarborough Southwest federal byelection | CBC News

Doly Begum won the Scarborough Southwest federal byelection, securing a majority for the Liberals after her defection from the NDP.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Doly Begum wins Scarborough Southwest federal byelection | CBC News

Doly Begum won the Scarborough Southwest federal byelection, securing a majority for the Liberals after her defection from the NDP.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Messy and unpredictable: What I learned from election tour of the UK

Next month's elections in Scotland, Wales, and local councils will significantly test public opinion ahead of the 2024 general election.
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

Poilievre May Be Struggling Right Now, but the Kids Still Like Him | The Walrus

In 2025, the political landscape was transformed when Mark Carney took the helm of the Liberals, leading to a surprising electoral turnaround that few predicted.
Canada news
#avi-lewis
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Canada news

In Echoes of Corbyn, Insurgent Candidate Wins Canadian Party Leadership

Avi Lewis has been elected as the new leader of Canada's NDP, promising a leftward shift in party policies.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

NDP Leader Avi Lewis Wants to Reverse Carney's Immigration Cuts | The Walrus

Avi Lewis calls for major reforms to Canada's immigration system to protect immigrants and newcomers from exploitation and vulnerability.
Canada news
fromTruthout
1 week ago

In Echoes of Corbyn, Insurgent Candidate Wins Canadian Party Leadership

Avi Lewis has been elected as the new leader of Canada's NDP, promising a leftward shift in party policies.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

NDP Leader Avi Lewis Wants to Reverse Carney's Immigration Cuts | The Walrus

Avi Lewis calls for major reforms to Canada's immigration system to protect immigrants and newcomers from exploitation and vulnerability.
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

Poilievre Isn't Ready for What AI Will Do to the Economy | The Walrus

Jamie Dimon, the chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase, put it plainly at Davos earlier this year. AI is transformative and inevitable. It will raise productivity and reshape industries. But it will also eliminate jobs, neither gradually nor neatly.
Canada news
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

It's your last chance to vote early in federal byelections for 2 Toronto ridings | CBC News

Advance polls for key Toronto and Quebec byelections could lead to a federal majority government for the Liberals.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Federal byelection candidates square off in Scarborough Southwest debate | CBC News

Doly Begum stated, 'After speaking with so many of you over the past few months, I actually decided to run federally because this is a crucial moment for Canada. I'm running to bring Scarborough Southwest's voice to Ottawa.'
Canada news
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour will be decimated in May local elections, Unite leader says

Labour faces significant electoral losses due to its handling of the Birmingham bin strike, according to Unite's general secretary.
#ndp
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Avi Lewis, elected to lead Canada's New Democratic party, promises NDP comeback'

Avi Lewis has been elected as the new leader of Canada's NDP, aiming to rebuild the party and focus on equity.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

NDP leadership candidates propose public grocery stores, environmental bill of rights, and higher taxes on capital gains

The NDP's leadership race is crucial for regaining national relevance after significant electoral decline.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Avi Lewis, elected to lead Canada's New Democratic party, promises NDP comeback'

Avi Lewis has been elected as the new leader of Canada's NDP, aiming to rebuild the party and focus on equity.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

NDP leadership candidates propose public grocery stores, environmental bill of rights, and higher taxes on capital gains

The NDP's leadership race is crucial for regaining national relevance after significant electoral decline.
France politics
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Quebec's Governing Party Is Running Out of Time to Save Itself | The Walrus

CAQ leadership race features two competing visions: Bernard Drainville advocates returning to nationalist roots, while Christine Fréchette emphasizes improved governance and economic competence.
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Politics Has Grown Too Big for Politicians Alone | The Walrus

O n January 6, 2021, the day of the Capitol insurrection, many people were transfixed by what they saw in Washington. It was only a heroic effort by the police that kept the insurrectionists out of the House of Representatives, where elected members and staff took refuge behind chairs and under desks. In one sense, the riot, with its outlandish characters wearing costumes and face paint, felt like an absurd exclamation mark that punctuated the end of an erratic presidency.
US politics
Left-wing politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Video: Opinion | The Democrats Could Still Mess This Up

Democrats face significant challenges in 2024 defeat, requiring a positive vision beyond opposing Trump while navigating low favorability ratings and internal party divisions.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Democrats must hash out viable candidates for governor

Democrats must coordinate to secure a top-two primary spot and guard against vote-suppression threats; schools should adopt high-expectations, data-driven practices to overcome obstacles.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump's reign of terror must end': California Democrats plot national return to power

On Saturday, Democrats streamed through the Moscone Center convention complex, sporting lanyards emblazoned with Gavin Newsom's name and tote bags adorned with one of Nancy Pelosi's favorite aphorisms: We don't Agonize, we organize symbols of a party in transition as the former speaker approaches retirement and the term-limited governor eyes a presidential campaign.
US politics
US Elections
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

John Tory says he won't run for mayor this fall | CBC News

Former Toronto mayor John Tory will not seek re-election in the fall municipal election, citing concerns about personal attacks on his family and loved ones.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

ANALYSIS | After delaying return to Queen's Park, Doug Ford prepares to unveil 8th Ontario budget | CBC News

Premier Doug Ford will unveil Ontario's budget amid economic uncertainty, focusing on protecting jobs and communities.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Democrats keep chasing moderation, doubling down on their past failures - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump is escalating authoritarianism through paramilitary tactics, election interference, and overt racism while Democratic leadership responds inadequately.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

A look at the wave of recent proposals by the Ford government ahead of Ontario's legislative return | CBC News

Ontario's government plans to exempt cabinet records from freedom-of-information laws, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
fromAxios
2 months ago

The left smells blood after shock Democratic primary result

Driving the news: The 13-candidate Democratic primary to replace now-Gov. Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey's 11th congressional district ended in a dead heat between progressive organizer Analilia Mejia and former Rep. Tom Malinowski. With several thousand provisional and late mail-in still to be counted as of Friday, Mejia led Malinowski by 500 votes, 28.75% to 27.97%, according to the Associated Press. Mejia trailed many of her opponents in fundraising, bringing in just $420,000 to Malinowski's $1.2 million.
US politics
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

How Alberta's Separatist Movement Could Shake North America | The Walrus

Unlike the more well-known Quebec separatism, which is rooted in a sense of a separate nationality, culture, and language, Alberta separatism has historically been a minor political movement rooted in Western Canadian alienation, a catch-all term for the perception that Alberta's economic interests and political values are marginalized by federal institutions dominated by Central Canada.
Canada news
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Democrats Aren't Built for This

Ken Martin, DNC chair, faces staff backlash after ending generous remote-work policies while navigating criticism over party elitism and management challenges.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour urged to listen to progressive voters or face political earthquake' in London

Labour faces potential electoral collapse in London's May elections, with forecasts showing the party could drop to fourth place while Greens surge to first, threatening control of most councils.
Left-wing politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Can the Democrats Get It Together?

The Democratic Party is restructuring its presidential primary calendar to include four regional early voting slots, moving away from traditional early states like Iowa and New Hampshire to increase diversity and voter representation.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Voting begins for new federal NDP leader | CBC News

This is an opportunity for the membership to decide not only who the next leader is going to be, but what the future of the party is going to look like. That gives me hope that despite the election result, the NDP is here to stay.
Canada news
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What a Gorton byelection win would mean for Reform, Greens and Labour

A Reform UK victory in Gorton and Denton would validate Nigel Farage's poll lead as genuine voter support rather than protest sentiment, while a Green win would pose the greatest threat to Starmer's leadership.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour must stop channelling Reform and unite with progressives. That's the lesson from Gorton and Denton | Sadiq Khan

Labour's third-place finish in Gorton and Denton reflects a fracturing in politics where progressive voters feel taken for granted and demand the government demonstrate its core values of equality, fairness, and social justice while delivering promised change.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Green win shows progressive voters are now voting against Labour as well as Reform

Labour simply refused to acknowledge it. Until very recently, No 10 strategy, as defined by Morgan McSweeney, was built around neglecting, even insulting, progressive voters, and seeking to win back defections to Reform. Come the next general election, so the argument went, progressives would sheepishly have to back Labour, just as leftwing voters in France got behind Emmanuel Macron when push came to shove.
UK politics
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Critics say Ottawa's sustainable jobs plan offers no new support for energy workers | CBC News

Canada's sustainable jobs action plan primarily lists existing policies without targeted measures for energy workers facing displacement from the energy transition.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A pollster's nightmare': stakes are high in three-way fight for Gorton and Denton

Labour faces an unpredictable, high-stakes byelection in Gorton and Denton, with Reform UK and the Greens threatening to overturn its long-standing majority.
#pierre-poilievre
#conservative-party
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Ford salutes Poilievre's leadership result, but says 'you don't win elections at conventions' | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Ford salutes Poilievre's leadership result, but says 'you don't win elections at conventions' | CBC News

Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Canada Is Edging Toward a Two-Party System. That Would Be a Mistake | The Walrus

The NDP leadership race shows renewed interest and fundraising, amid risks of a shift toward a two-party system and pressure from a possible early election.
#ontario-politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

ANALYSIS | Stakes are high in Scarborough byelection as NDP, Liberals prepare to square off | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

ANALYSIS | Ontario PCs gather this weekend as some question the Ford government's direction | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

ANALYSIS | Stakes are high in Scarborough byelection as NDP, Liberals prepare to square off | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

ANALYSIS | Ontario PCs gather this weekend as some question the Ford government's direction | CBC News

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

ANALYSIS | Ontario Liberals to elect new leader Nov. 21, but face difficult party rebuild says interim leader | CBC News

Ontario Liberals will rebuild over the next nine months and elect a new leader on Nov. 21 using a one-member one-vote ranked ballot with online voting.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Liberals announce Danielle Martin will be their candidate for University-Rosedale byelection | CBC News

The Liberal Party announced Saturday afternoon that family physician Dr. Danielle Martin will be their candidate for the upcoming federal byelection in University-Rosedale, the downtown Toronto riding Chrystia Freeland held until she stepped down earlier this month. Martin is the chair of the department of family and community medicine at the University of Toronto. In 2014, she defended Canada's health care system before a partisan U.S. Senate committee an act that received widespread attention at the time.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Protesters attempt to disrupt Ford's speech at Ontario PC convention | CBC News

Four individuals caused a disruption at the political event shortly after 6:30 p.m., Sgt. Erin Cranton with the Ontario Provincial Police told CBC Toronto in a statement. Two other individuals caused a second disturbance outside the building and all six were removed from the property with help from Toronto police and event security, he said. The six protesters were released unconditionally and charges were not laid, Cranton added.
Canada news
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario union leader won't be seeking re-election in May vote | CBC News

Fred Hahn will not seek re-election as CUPE Ontario president this spring after controversy over a social-media video; he has led the union since 2010.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario PCs bar reporters from policy convention | CBC News

Ontario Progressive Conservatives barred media from their Toronto convention, limiting access to party members and drawing criticism for breaking norms and projecting weakness.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Doug Ford says a Parti Quebecois government would be a 'disaster' | CBC News

Election of a separatist party in Quebec would be a disaster for Canada and would undermine national unity.
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Friendly Advice for Pierre Poilievre, from a Former Conservative Leader | The Walrus

F or my party-the Conservative Party of Canada-2025 was an annus horribilis. We suffered a string of strategic missteps, failed to break through to voters on the issues that dominated the national conversation, and paid the price in both public confidence and political momentum. I won't revisit every episode here, but we must acknowledge the reality of a very difficult year and learn from it.
Canada news
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Carney gathers with cabinet for 2nd day after calling for national unity, taking aim at Trump | CBC News

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejects U.S. claims, asserting Canada thrives independently and faces diplomatic tension with the United States over trade and China ties.
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