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US Democrats elect a new national chairman

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US Democrats elect Ken Martin as national chairman

US Democrats on Saturday elected Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as the national chairman, turning to a low-profile Midwestern political operative to co-ordinate their resistance to Donald Trump’s presidency. Mr Martin succeeds Jaime ...

01 Feb 2025 at 20:45

Michelle McIlveen elected as DUP deputy leader

Former Stormont education minister Michelle McIlveen has been elected as DUP deputy leader to serve alongside re-elected leader Gavin Robinson. While there had been some speculation around candidates for the role of deputy leader, deputy First ...

07 Mar 2025 at 14:19

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Friedrich Merz wins on second ballot to become Germany’s chancellor

Friedrich Merz has finally succeeded in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he suffered a historic defeat in the first round. The conservative leader had been expected to smoothly win ...

06 May 2025 at 15:34

‘Long way to go’ for Tories to return as political contenders, says Mel Stride

The Conservatives have a “long way to go” before they get back to being political contenders, Mel Stride has said. While the shadow chancellor signalled the Tories did not deserve to win the general election, he said he was optimistic ...

05 Dec 2024 at 16:06

Reform UK council ‘chaos’ creates threat to public safety – Fire Brigades Union

A union has branded the leader of the “flagship” Reform UK council as “captain chaos” after councillor suspensions created a “threat to public safety”. Reform UK took control of Kent County Council (KCC) in May winning 57 of the 81 ...

10 Nov 2025 at 16:00

Streeting denies plot to oust Starmer amid reports of potential coup

The Health Secretary has denied plotting to oust the Prime Minister amid reports of a potential leadership coup. The denial from Wes Streeting came as Sir Keir Starmer’s loyalists within Downing Street are said to fear his job ...

11 Nov 2025 at 22:48

Keir Starmer to face PMQs amid claims of potential challenge to his leadership

Sir Keir Starmer will face MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions after a briefing war in which his allies insisted he is ready to fight off challenges to his leadership. Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who has denied plotting to ...

12 Nov 2025 at 00:01

Timeline of Kemi Badenoch’s leadership of the Conservative Party

Kemi Badenoch marks a year since taking over as Conservative Party leader on Sunday, November 2. Here, the PA news agency sets out a brief timeline of Mrs Badenoch’s leadership of the Tories. – November 2024 Mrs Badenoch ...

02 Nov 2025 at 00:01

Starmer to face PMQs after pledging to ‘never walk away’

Sir Keir Starmer will face Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday after fighting back against pressure to quit. It comes after the Prime Minister pledged to “never walk away” from his mandate, and said he would lead ...

11 Feb 2026 at 09:35

Starmer accused of ‘stuffing Government with paedophile apologists’ by Badenoch

Sir Keir Starmer is “stuffing Government with hypocrites and paedophile apologists”, the Conservative leader has suggested, as she grilled the Prime Minister in the Commons. The Prime Minister was also accused of ...

11 Feb 2026 at 14:42

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