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www.independent.co.uk
5 days ago
Europe politics

Labour to launch new attack videos on 14 years of Tory chaos'

Labour launches attack videos badged 'Conflix' to mark 14 years of Tory chaos. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

Keir Starmer faces discontent as Labour MPs reject union jack election flyers

Labour MPs discontent over dominant use of union flag in campaign material.
Increasing unhappiness over delayed investigation and lack of BAME representation. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Jeremy Miles enters race to succeed Mark Drakeford as Welsh first minister

Jeremy Miles enters the race to become Welsh First Minister as a young gay man from a working-class family.
Miles aims to build on Mark Drakeford's legacy and lead an ambitious future for Wales. [ more ]
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london
www.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
London politics

London mayoral election: Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall face anxious wait for result after polls close

London mayoral election results to be announced on Saturday after narrowing poll lead for Sadiq Khan. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago
London

London is facing an epidemic of vehicle thefts that's 'another damning indictment of Khan's record'

Theft from vehicles in London has increased by 31% since 2015.
Lib Dem Mayoral Candidate Rob Blackie criticizes Sadiq Khan's record as Mayor and prioritizes focusing police efforts on tackling serious crimes. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Football fans told 'don't sit on the sidelines' in London voting campaign

Almost one in five Londoners entitled to vote are not on the electoral register.
Football fans targeted to increase voter registration in London. [ more ]
morelondon
www.standard.co.uk
2 days ago
London politics

'Proud' Susan Hall says she 'so nearly' defeated Sadiq Khan despite losing by record margin

Helen Hall expressed gratitude for the opportunity to run for London mayor and vowed to continue fighting for the concerns of ordinary Londoners. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 day ago
London politics

Revealed: How the Tories blew the London mayoral election

Infighting, lack of campaign funds, and bungled candidate selection process led to the Conservative failure in the London mayoral election. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago
Health

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims doctor said parasite 'ate' part of his brain

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a parasitic brain infection over a decade ago during his travels as an environmental advocate. [ more ]
Mission Local
1 week ago
Dining

Mira como se postulan: El problema No. 1 de Mark Farrell es la delincuencia, ya sea al alza o a la baja

Mark Farrell focuses on addressing public safety concerns based on residents' feelings rather than crime statistics. [ more ]
Axios
1 week ago
Marketing

Exclusive: RFK Jr. running mate Nicole Shanahan courts Gen Z with new podcast

Launching a podcast and social media push is part of Nicole Shanahan's media strategy to engage young voters and establish herself as a politician. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
New York City

Nobody Saw Andy Kim Coming. That's What He Was Counting On.

Taking bold and swift actions in a political campaign can lead to unexpected success. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago
Europe politics

Croatia's top court bars President Milanovic from becoming prime minister

Croatia's top court ruled President Milanovic can't become PM without first stepping down as president. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago
London

London mayoral election 'very, very close' claims Susan Hall ahead of first debate with Sadiq Khan

The Tory candidate believes the race for City Hall is very close.
Susan Hall emphasizes the importance of genuine promises and direct communication with the electorate. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Too soft: Carl Heastie faces GOP challenger fed up over crime stands

Stepanie Liggio is running against Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, criticizing his stance on crime.
Liggio is challenging Heastie's policies, particularly focusing on bail reform as a major issue. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
NYC politics

Eric Adams names boosters, including David Paterson, for legal defense fund following raid

Prominent allies of New York City Mayor Eric Adams are supporting his legal defense fund amid an ongoing probe into his political campaign.
The list of supporters includes former New York Gov. David Paterson, the head of the New York chapter of the NAACP, and other influential leaders. [ more ]
nypost.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Trump rakes in record-setting $50.5 million at exclusive Florida campaign fundraiser, shattering Biden's NYC haul

Former President Trump's fundraiser dinner with billionaires raised a record $50.5 million for his re-election campaign.
This event surpassed President Biden's previous record and showcased strong Republican support rallying around Trump. [ more ]
Fox News
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden's star-studded NYC fundraiser to raise more than $25M where photo with him, Clinton, Obama costs $100K

Biden raised over $53 million in February and $10 million after State of the Union address
Fundraiser event with notable guests charging from $250 to $500,000 for exclusive access [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Young and handsome': Biden kicks off $30m ad blitz with spot addressing age

Biden addresses concerns about his age in $30m ad blitz
Ad highlights accomplishments and contrasts with Trump's failures [ more ]
Axios
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden bets big on early ads over door-to-door campaigning

President Biden's re-election team has spent over $50 million on TV and digital ads in swing states, but little on local organizers.
The campaign believes that online outreach is just as important as in-person organizing.
Obama's re-election campaign invested heavily in assembling local organizers, but Biden's team is focused on a different strategy. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Cesar Chavez's family wants nothing to do with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential campaign

The close ties between the Chavez and Kennedy families in the past represented hope and aspirations for marginalized communities.
Kennedy Jr.'s current use of Cesar Chavez's name and image in his campaign has caused outrage among Chavez family members. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Ex-Sheriff Alex Villanueva suspended from social media site X

Villanueva's X account suspended due to alleged harassment of opponent.
Opponent denies involvement in Villanueva's account suspension. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
1 month ago
US politics

The latest on Ohio's Senate GOP primary and other state contests

Derek Myers prematurely sent a concession email before election results were released.
Myers explained the mistake by mentioning the campaign had prepared both winning and losing emails. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

Aging Bridge Is a Flashpoint in Competitive Washington State House Race

Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez secured $600 million federal funding for Route I-5 bridge.
Re-election campaign faces tough competition due to political controversy surrounding the bridge project. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

In Powerful D.C. Ward, Democrats Move to Oust Councilman Over Crime Surge

Community members are organizing a recall effort against a Democratic councilman in Washington, D.C., blaming him for crime issues in the neighborhood.
The recall effort is being spearheaded by prominent Democratic political operatives with extensive experience in national politics. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US Elections

Trump goes after Carroll and judge for defamation ruling after posting $91.6 million bond.

Donald Trump mocked Joe Biden's stutter during a campaign rally in Rome, Georgia.
President Biden expressed regret for using the term 'illegal' to describe an undocumented immigrant. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
UK politics

The vehicle repair shop owner who came second in Rochdale by-election

David Tully, an independent candidate, surprised many by securing second place in a by-election with 6,638 votes.
Tully's campaign focused on local issues like reinstating a maternity ward, tackling speeding, supporting local businesses, and securing funding for sports clubs. [ more ]
HuffPost
2 months ago
Relationships

Rep. Lauren Boebert Says Son's Arrest 'Breaks My Heart'

Rep. Lauren Boebert's son, Tyler, is facing 22 charges, including felonies and misdemeanors.
Lauren Boebert expressed heartbreak over her son's arrest, emphasizing the need for accountability and responsibility. [ more ]
www.vice.com
4 months ago
Digital life

A U.S. Politician Is Robocalling Voters With an AI Chatbot Named 'Ashley'

A Democratic candidate in Pennsylvania is using an AI chatbot named Ashley to call voters for the 2024 election.
The chatbot, developed by Civox, claims to be the first of its kind to be used in a political campaign. [ more ]
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