Such a result would be a disaster for the SNP, which claimed that winning a majority of seats in this election would represent a fresh mandate for independence. The party’s embattled leader, John Swinney, will face questions about what such a reversal means for the party’s pro-independence dreams. “It’s a very poor result for the … Read more
British opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer looks on as British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during the BBC’s Prime Ministerial Debate. | Pool photo by Phil Noble/WPA via Getty Images Ramping up the fear levels, one recent correspondence warned: “We don’t want to wonder if we could have done more after polling day, so … Read more
“I know I don’t walk as easy I used to, I don’t speak as smoothly as I used to, I don’t debate as well as I used to. But here’s what I also know: I know how to tell the truth. I know right from wrong. I know how to do this job. And I … Read more
Many voters are in the dark about aspects of Starmer’s background, despite his concerted efforts during the past five weeks of the election campaign to open up about his family, his values and his motivations in a bid to appear more relatable. At the same time, people appear deeply split over what Starmer can offer … Read more
Young voters don’t really care to vote for politicians more than 50 years their senior, and it’s enough to keep them home this November, a new CBS News/YouGov poll shows. According to the poll, those under 30 would rather sit out the election than have to choose between a 78-year-old former president or an incumbent … Read more
The 2005 Gambling Act makes it a criminal offense to cheat, or assist another to do so, while placing a bet. In the lead up to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s surprise announcement of a snap July 4 ballot, there was an unusual uptick in the number of bets on a July vote. Craig Williams, a … Read more
The coalition’s bloc is down to 48 mandates should there be elections now, according to a poll conducted for Maariv by Lazar Research. This is against the backdrop of the northern border tensions, the continued IDF operation in Rafah, and tensions in the government on the haredi draft and rabbi bills. On the other … Read more
The cost of services, a key metric that is closely watched by the Bank of England, however, slightly missed analysts’ expectations, coming in at 5.7 percent on the year versus market expectations of 5.5 percent. The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will meet on Thursday, where, due to the proximity of the upcoming election, it is … Read more
Glucksmann, a champion for center-left politics, insisted during the European campaign that his success would mean the end of Mélenchon’s influence over the left. Now, with Glucksmann finishing first among left-wing candidates in the EU election, Socialists have almost leveled the playing field. Of the 546 candidates who will be representing the new alliance, 229 … Read more
There are 17 days to go until the general election, and Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer are finding themselves overshadowed by seven-times failed MP candidate and Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage. While Starmer is out promoting Labour’s vision of a green jobs bonanza and Sunak is making a flurry of campaign stops for the Conservative … Read more
