Diane Abbott: I would be sad if MP’s career ends outside Labour, says Harman
Speaking on the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, Ms Harman said: "I would be sad if Diane Abbott ends her political career - and…
Opinion: One Trump puppet stands between Ukraine and the aid it needs
Speaker Mike Johnson in just months has all but cemented his place among the weakest House leaders in its history. Alas, the Louisianan nonetheless holds…
Wisconsin voters to decide on GOP-backed election funding measure
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin voters are set to decide next month whether to make it unconstitutional to accept private grant money to help administer state elections,…
Tories do not have a problem with race – minister
Mark Harper says the party welcome members "whatever their race" as a row over comments by a donor continues. Source link
2024 presidential election: Nevada, Arizona small but crucial
LAS VEGAS — When President Biden flies into Nevada on Monday and to Arizona the following day, he’s likely to compliment the West’s natural beauty, pay…
Welsh devolution should go further – Gordon Brown
On the funding issue, Mr Brown, who was in charge of UK public finances as Chancellor for a decade, said: "Wales should do better as…
State Senate approves sweeping new gun control laws for California
Reporting from Sacramento — The state Senate on Thursday approved sweeping new restrictions on using guns in California in response to the December mass shooting by…
At Gridiron dinner, Biden says that of 2 presidential candidates, 1 is mentally unfit: ‘The other’s me’
WASHINGTON — The big news this week, President Biden said at a weekend Washington roast, was that two candidates had clinched their party’s nomination for president.…
Swaggart Sex Scandal Was ‘Planned,’ Robertson Says
GREENWOOD, S.C. — Republican presidential candidate Pat Robertson said Monday that “somebody planned” the eruption of a sex scandal involving television evangelist Jimmy Swaggart two weeks…
Trump warns of ‘bloodbath’ if he loses
VANDALIA, Ohio — Former President Trump claimed that he — not President Biden — will protect Social Security and warned of a “bloodbath” if he loses…
'I got my first death threat before I was elected'
With £31m committed to improving politicians' safety, how bad is the abuse our local leaders face? Source link
Councils told to consider residents' support of LTNs
Councils in England will have to carry out leaflet drops and run surveys under new government guidance. Source link
Chris Mason: How will Welsh Labour change under Gething?
As soon as Vaughan Gething was announced as Welsh Labour's new leader, thoughts turned to the general election. Source link
Liberal Democrat conference: Sir Ed Davey calls for ‘once-in-a-generation’ election
The party won 11 seats at the last general election in 2019, and has since gained four formerly Conservative constituencies in southern England after by-elections.…
Schumer’s Netanyahu rebuke was not norm-breaking, for U.S. or allies
WASHINGTON — Republicans and Israeli officials were quick to express outrage after Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of…
Group chooses candidate to take on Totnes Tory MP
Just over 1,000 people voted as part of a campaign which aims to unify support with the aim of unseat the sitting Tory MP. Source…
Why Pick On Larry Parker?
This week, the California Assembly is slated to vote on a bill that could purge the airwaves of commercials by people like Larry Parker. Parker…
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he’s not endorsing Trump
NEW YORK — Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not be backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election. “It should come as no surprise…
Mayor Karen Bass and other L.A. officials visit Paris to prep for 2028 Olympics
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our newsletter on the comings and goings of city government. It’s David Wharton, with help…
One far-right leader ousted. Another barely hangs on. Is Shasta rejecting MAGA politics?
Shasta County voters have booted from office a key figure in the county’s hard-right shift, even as the fate of a second far-right crusader on…