Summary: Liberal Democrats demand a general election to remove 'clowns' from Number 10. Party leader, Ringmaster Rishi, accused of being out of touch and lacking ideas. Lib Dems aim to end the 'shameful spectacle' with a call for change. The Liberal Democrats have launched a scathing attack on the current government, calling for a general election to oust what they refer to as 'clowns' from Number 10. The party's leader, Ringmaster Rishi, has been ac...

By-Elections: Rishi Sunak's Conservatives Lose Two Seats Summary: The Liberal Democrats secured a historic victory in Summerton and Froome, a traditionally Conservative constituency. Labour gained ground in Yorkshire and Uxbridge and South Ruislip, overturning a safe Tory seat in the latter. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives suffered significant setbacks, raising concerns about their chances in the upcoming general election. The resignation of three Conservative...

Summary: Far-right populist Javier Milei shocks with over 30% vote in Argentina primary election . Voters express frustration with economic struggles, inflation , and poverty in the country. Milei's outsider status and different approach attract voters seeking change. Questions arise about Milei's ability to govern without strong party support. Three main candidates, including Milei, advance to the general election in October. ...

Summary: London Mayor Sadiq Khan 's plan to extend the city's ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) has been ruled lawful. The expansion of ULEZ means more polluting vehicles will face a daily charge, aiming to reduce pollution and improve air quality . Protesters expressed unhappiness with the decision, and Tory-led councils ' challenge to stop the ULEZ expansion was rejected. The policy has been controversial, and its impact on the cost of living and businesses has caused a split within the Labour Party . The issue of green policies has become a dividing line between political parties as the general election approaches. ...

By-elections: Tories Face Big Defeats, Uxbridge Remains Conservative Stronghold Summary: Tories retain Uxbridge seat, but results highlight Sadiq Khan's unpopular tax policies. Tories face defeat in Selby due to lower voter turnout compared to the general election. Rishi Sunak struggles to advance Conservative agenda amid opposition from civil servants and the House of Lords. Labour's early lead in polls raises concerns about peaking too soon without clear policy direction. Liberal Democrats' traditional strength in regions like Somerset poses a potential threat in the upcoming election. Ed Davie's past controversies may hinder t...

Summary: Jacob Rees-Mogg calls on the BBC to apologize for a story that was reported incorrectly. Rees-Mogg discusses the recent by-election results and the need to engage Tory voters for the upcoming general election. He advocates for getting rid of costly policies, reducing taxes, and lowering government spending. Rees-Mogg clarifies his support for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak while expressing his role as a backbencher to discuss and critique policies. The interview addresses the banking story involving Nigel Farage and the BBC's business editor, emphasizing the need for accountability if client confidentiality was breached. ...

Donald Trump brands E. Jean Carroll a 'nut job' following trial verdict | Dr Thomas Gift reacts And Thomas Trump does seem to be the gift that keeps on giving in terms of political analysis. Absolutely. And you know, in terms of the politics, Trump did, I think last night, exactly what he wanted to do. He's in the midst of a Republican primary. He wants to play to his base. And so that's what he did. He threw red meat to them on January 6th on allegations of a stolen election, even called the moderator, Caitlin Collins, a nasty person on stage. And you could see from the reactions of the crowd, which was Republican primary voters, his supporters were really lapping it up. So yeah, I mean, Trump is certainly the gift that keeps on giving for political commentary. And maybe there are some at CNN just wondering whether they did the right thing in the right place at the ...

Eurovision 2023: Decision to ban Volodymyr Zelenskyy from making address 'disappointing' So, very good morning to you, and I do want to talk about Eurovision in just a moment. But before we get on to that, a couple of stories around today that I want to ask you about. Firstly, comments by the former Conservative Home Secretary, Preeti Patel today, saying that Rishi Sunak needs to offer more hope and optimism for conservatism, or she says he risks presiding over a managed decline of the party and defeat of the next election. Is she right? So, you know, I have a marginal seat. I am reliant on the grassroots of the party to help me. They are determined, as I am, and I think most people within the party, to support the Prime Minister in the endeavours that he has to try and grow the economy and tackle the issues that are the people's priorities. So, I think what they want us t...

Windsor Framework has received a 'cautious welcome' in Northern Ireland All right, let's get the view now of Michelle O'Neill, because this time last week all the talk was of the PM's deal with the EU over the Northern Ireland protocol. This seemed to get a decent enough reaction from most parts, but of course the big question is what do the DUP do, the largest unionist party in Northern Ireland? They say they won't rejoin power sharing if they're not happy. Well, the largest party at Stormont is Shinfeng, and its leader there would have been First Minister. That's Michelle O'Neill. She joins us live now. Thank you very much for being on the programme this morning. Has Rishi Sineq negotiated a good deal for Northern Ireland? Well, I think we've all had the best part of a week now to reflect on the deal, and I think it's fair to say that the ...

Summary: Republican candidates are divided over whether to support Donald Trump if he is legally convicted. The debate underscores the challenge of balancing allegiance to Trump with perceived presidential conduct . Signs of discomfort within the party suggest difficulties in winning a general election. ...

President John F. Kennedy’s Grandson Blasts Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Endorses Joe Biden Summary: Jack Schlossberg, President John F. Kennedy’s grandson, endorses Joe Biden for president, citing shared values of public service and courage. Schlossberg praises Biden's achievements, including job creation, infrastructure and green energy investments, and ending the country's longest war and the COVID pandemic. He criticizes his cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., for exploiting the Kennedy legacy and urges support for Biden in the elections. ...

Migrant crossings: 'Can you stop the small boats?' Are you going to be able to stop the small boats? Well, that's our objective. We couldn't have been clearer in putting it as one of the five central promises of this government to stop the boats, secure our borders and bring fairness back to our asylum system. We're going to do everything in our power to achieve that, and ultimately, it will be for the public to decide at the next general election whether we've succeeded or not. But be in no doubt that the Prime Minister of the Home Section and I will do everything we can to achieve that goal. I'm just interested in listening to some of the language you're using there. It's your objective. You're going to do everything you can to achieve it, not saying, yeah, we are going to stop the small boats. We are going to stop the small boats, and we wi...

Succession final season: One head, one crown | The Leader podcast ES Audio From the Evening Standard in London, I'm Rachelle Travers and this is The Leader. Warning, this episode contains strong language as well as major spoilers for Tailgate Party, episode 7 of the final season of Succession. This week it's Election Eve on Succession and a group of America's most influential players have gathered at Chiven Toms before the big day. But of course, this isn't just any social event. Last minute allegiances are in the works, game changing details are revealed about Gojo, Kendall's plan to lose the co from his CEO title is revealed and there is the mother of all arguments involving a scorpion and a snake. Every Tuesday until the final of Succession, we'll be reviewing each episode after it drops on the Leader podcast. Be sure to listen to hear analysis, insight and ...