Burnham faces tricky electoral test as Starmer pushes through local government shake-up

Voters ‘desperate’ for One Nation as Labor backlash grows

Shadow Cabinet Secretary Zoe McKenzie claims voters at the Nepean by-election were actively seeking One Nation how-to-vote cards as frustration with Labor intensified. “I’ve just come from a by-election in my state seat of Nepean and the move, the curiosity and the interest and the reach out, frankly, for the One Nation how-to-vote card was really clear,” Ms McKenzie told Sky News Senior Reporter Caroline Marcus. “It was also clear why they were reaching for the One Nation how-to-vote card. “People are desperate, they are doing it tough, they see a very difficult Labor government. “They’re desperate to send the loudest possible message.”

LIVE: Election Results - Colorado

LIVE: Election Results - Colorado

Andrew Gilligan: This big devolution idea, Andy? Try it but it could work well for the right, not you

While there have clearly been a few competent, successful local leaders, such as Leese and Bernstein, there's no evidence at all that, in the round, local politicians are better than national ones. Indeed, most evidence suggests they are worse. The post Andrew Gilligan: This big devolution idea, Andy? Try it but it could work well for the right, not you appeared first on Conservative Home.

New poll shows Toronto mayoral race tightening as Brad Bradford gains ground

What to know As Toronto’s municipal election draws closer, a new poll suggests Mayor Olivia Chow remains in the lead, although challenger Brad Bradford is... The post New poll shows Toronto mayoral race tightening as Brad Bradford gains ground appeared first on NOW Toronto.

Colorado Democrats punish Washington ties in primaries

Colorado’s primary on Tuesday was a struggle for tenured elected officials in the blue state. The post Colorado Democrats punish Washington ties in primaries appeared first on MS NOW.