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UK left in limbo as Starmer faces his lame duck era
The transition period includes a high-stakes NATO summit. One key EU meeting has already been postponed.
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The Root
· Jun 30, 2026
Joe Budden Just Said What We’re All Thinking About Dame Dash’s Recent, Weird Antics
From crashing out in interviews to dropping weird diss tracks, Dame Dash's antics were recently called out by Joe Budden. Honestly, he might be speaking for all of us!
Sky News Australia
· Jul 2, 2026
‘Sick of being the joke’: Victoria polls trigger fierce demands for state political change
Stepmates Studios’ Mark Nicholson welcomed the latest Victoria polling, declaring it is “time for some change”. “Finally, we’re going to get Victoria back. That’s what’s so exciting about it,” Mr Nicholson told Sky News host Chris Kenny. “I’m sick and tired of this state being the national punch line and these polls; they’re screaming out. People are ready for a bit of change. “I’m genuinely pumped up about what One Nation are going to do down here in Victoria because there’s just so much appetite for it. “I’m just so sick of being the joke of the country. It’s time for some change.”
MS NOW
· Jun 22, 2026
Keir Starmer resigns as U.K. prime minister but will stay on until successor is chosen
In the two years he has been in office, Starmer’s popularity and that of the Labour Party have plummeted. The post Keir Starmer resigns as U.K. prime minister but will stay on until successor is chosen appeared first on MS NOW.
Loonie Politics
· Jun 21, 2026
Longtime Calgary councillor and Alberta NDPer Joe Ceci to call it a career in 2027
EDMONTON — Hobbled by more than just low oil prices, Alberta’s NDP finance minister limped into the legislature in a cast to deliver a devastating budget. It was 2017, and Joe Ceci had injured his leg competing for face time with a busy premier on an early morning jog. He was Rachel Notley’s right hand [] The post Longtime Calgary councillor and Alberta NDPer Joe Ceci to call it a career in 2027 appeared first on Loonie Politics.
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