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…
California behind on goals for reducing greenhouse gases
Wind turbines rise above an array of solar panels at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s Tree Wind Farm and Solar Power Plant…
Wales' next first minister set to be announced
Jeremy Miles or Vaughan Gething will be set to become first minister when the result is declared. Source link
Ex-Tory councillor discriminated against by local party, report finds
While some allegations were dismissed, the report, which was written in 2021, found several occasions over a number of years when Mr Arif was discriminated…
What are the hurdles facing Michael Gove's extremism plans?
Mr Gove says he was driven to action because the UK's values are "under challenge" from extremists. Source link
Fani Willis’ Trump prosecution is alive but not well
Special prosecutor Nathan Wade’s resignation Friday from the Georgia racketeering prosecution of Donald Trump and others was the right decision and, indeed, a virtually forced…
Diane Abbott ‘one of the bravest people I know’ – Chakrabarti
A Labour peer has called on Rishi Sunak and Michael Gove to root out racism in their party after comments by a Tory donor about…
Judge delays Trump’s hush-money criminal trial 30 days
NEW YORK — A judge on Friday delayed former President Trump’s hush-money criminal trial until at least mid-April after his lawyers said they needed more time…
Norfolk County Council beats Apple in iPhone row
The local authority - and others - had accused the tech giant of misleading shareholders. Source link
U.S., G-7 allies warn Iran to drop plan to give Russia missiles
WASHINGTON — The United States and allies warned Iran on Friday that major Western economies will pile new sanctions on Tehran if it moves forward with…
Drakeford blames drunks for missed A&E target
The outgoing first minister says "many people" in hospital are there because they have drunk too much. Source link
Biden backs Schumer after senator calls for new elections in Israel
WASHINGTON — President Biden expressed support Friday for Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer after the senator called for new elections in Israel, the latest sign…
Starmer: PM proud to be bankrolled by man using racist words?
The Labour leader presses Rishi Sunak about the Tories getting £10m from a donor who is accused of using racist and misogynist language.With Diane Abbott…