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Starmer promises to revive levelling up, praising Boris Johnson for the policy: Launching Labour's local election campaign in the West Midlands ...
itv.com/news/2024-03-28/starmer-promises-to-revive-levelling-up-praising-boris-johnson-for-the-policy
‘Boris bounce’ in property market didn’t deliver, experts say: Prices didn't see promised boom after Johnson's 2019 win, says study into how general ...
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/money/property-and-mortgages/boris-bounce-property-market-didnt-deliver-2972719
LSU wins SEC gymnastics title behind 10 from Konnor McClain, Haleigh Bryant all-around title
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Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner vow to revive levelling up: The Labour leader and his deputy praised Boris Johnson’s policy, but accuse Rishi Sunak of ‘killing’ ...
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Trump, Gaza conflict loom large at Biden’s high-profile NYC fundraiser: President Joe Biden went after Donald Trump at his New York City fundraiser on Thursday ...
cnn.com/2024/03/28/politics/biden-obama-clinton-nyc-fundraiser/
Democrat who made reproductive rights a campaign focus will win Alabama special election, CNN projects
cnn.com/2024/03/26/politics/alabama-special-election-democrat-reproductive-rights/
Quick Glance: IVF Ruling and Abortion Debate in Alabama Election
- As the Alabama election approaches, candidates focus on abortion and in vitro fertilization (IVF), with Republicans reinforcing support for IVF and Democrats opposing abortion restrictions.
- Democrats strategically highlight reproductive issues post Roe v. Wade overturn, viewing the Alabama race as a pivotal test for their stance on abortion.
- Despite voter resonance on reproductive issues, the election outcome is not expected to significantly alter Republican dominance in the state legislature, but would symbolically mark a notable win for Democrats.
- The stark divide in candidate strategies underscores the ongoing debate over reproductive rights, shaping the battleground district's electoral landscape with high stakes for both parties.
Marina Wheeler reviews book on ex Boris Johnson’s ‘immoral’ court: Respected lawyer who divorced MP before he reached No 10, praises ‘hard hitting’ assessment of ...
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Leo Varadkar to step down as Irish prime minister and party leader: Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar became the Republic of Ireland's youngest prime minister in ...
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Unfrosted: Jerry Seinfeld stars and directs a stacked cast in the trailer for the breakfast-themed Netflix comedy
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Labour will level up better than Tories, pledges Keir Starmer: Keir Starmer says his party would do a better job of reducing regional inequality across Britain.
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South Africa's election court rejects ANC bid to de-register Zuma's MK party: South Africa's governing ANC wanted to stop the party backed by the ex-president ...
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Quick Glance: Court Ruling Favors Zuma Party
- The ANC's attempt to remove the breakaway uMkhonto we Sizwe Party from the ballot for the national and provincial elections on 29 May was rejected by the Electoral Court.
- Consequently, the party led by former ANC president Jacob Zuma will have the opportunity to participate in the elections, although it will encounter a separate legal challenge regarding the usage of the name MK at the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Wednesday.
- The verdict signifies a significant victory for the emerging party and its advocates, with a portion of supporters congregating at the court premises awaiting the pronouncement of the judgment.
Boris Johnson paid by hedge fund — and met Maduro with its boss: The former PM is a paid consultant to Merlyn Advisors and its founder flew with him to Caracas
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India throws another opposition leader in jail as elections loom: Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi’s chief minister, is hauled off 29 days before voting starts
economist.com/asia/2024/03/22/india-throws-another-opposition-leader-in-jail-as-elections-loom
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Hugh Grant reveals ‘shocking’ career change he’s mulled over: It’s ‘threatening to one’s family’
nypost.com/2024/03/26/entertainment/hugh-grant-considered-political-career-threatening-to-family/
Was the 2020 election stolen? Job interviews at RNC take an unusual turn.: Prospective hires say agreement with Trump’s false election claims appear to be a new ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/26/rnc-2020-election-stolen-trump-hiring/
The RNC continues to sputter in the cash race. But it’s saving more.: February’s fundraising number was down slightly from the previous month.
politico.com/news/2024/03/20/the-rnc-continues-to-sputter-in-the-cash-race-but-its-saving-more-00148154
Rishi Sunak’s greatest liability is his deluded party : Tory MPs and aides need to recognise the rightward lurch that has occurred during his premiership
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Farah Griffin rejects notion that trials will make Trump more popular: ‘Complete lunacy’
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4557261-farah-griffin-trump-rejects-notion-trials-provide-popularity-boost/
Triple lock for pensions to be in Tory manifesto - Jeremy Hunt says: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he will pay for the "expensive" pledge through economic growth.
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Boris Johnson did not consult watchdog over paid role with hedge fund: Ex-UK PM was required to seek permission for paid role with Merlyn Advisors ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/mar/20/boris-johnson-uk-talks-venezuela-president-hedge-fund-nicolas-maduro
Pro-Trump PAC drops ‘Biden’s invasion’ ad Friday, in contrast to Biden campaign ‘Change’ ad
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4551659-pro-trump-pac-drops-bidens-invasion-ad-friday-in-contrast-to-biden-campaign-change-ad/
Covid inquiry: Boris Johnson was ‘absent manager of football team’: Mark Drakeford has said Boris Johnson was like an ‘absent’ manager of a football team during ...
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Boris Johnson to make a general election comeback for the Tories: The former prime minister is expected to campaign for the Conservatives in red wall seats to ...
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Truss memoir receives pocket money advance: Her fee is dwarfed by Boris Johnson’s six figure sum
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Why the British think differently to Americans: When I first started teaching undergraduates at Harvard, the grading system the university employed struck me as ...
spectator.co.uk/article/why-the-british-think-differently-to-americans/
Founded in 1831: MI6 boss Moore leaves exclusive London men's club: The Garrick Club is a conservative bastion in the United Kingdom, with around 1 ...
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Britain found to offer worst-value housing of advanced economies: Think-tank says British pay more and get less than people in other economies with similar ...
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Trump has invested little into general election infrastructure, compared to Biden
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Quick Glance: Limited Trump Investment Contrasts Biden's General Election Infrastructure
- Trump has made limited investments in the general election in Michigan, while Biden has increased his presence in battleground states.
- Biden has already opened 100 new offices and added over 350 new staffers in swing states.
- The Trump campaign lacks significant general election infrastructure compared to Biden.
- There is uncertainty surrounding Trump's team rewriting the 2024 battleground-state strategy.
Biden campaign builds up communications team with 4 new hires: President Biden’s reelection campaign added four members to its communications team ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4554789-biden-campaign-communications-team/
What Have Fourteen Years of Conservative Rule Done to Britain?: Sam Knight on the Tory U.K. Prime Ministers David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss ...
newyorker.com/magazine/2024/04/01/what-have-fourteen-years-of-conservative-rule-done-to-britain
Jeremy Hunt is right – £100,000 is not always a huge salary: Look at the context and the data, then a conversation can follow
inews.co.uk/opinion/jeremy-hunt-is-right-100000-is-not-always-a-huge-salary-2974213
Boris Johnson briefed Foreign Office after Maduro visit: The government denied the former prime minister was acting in an official capacity
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Trump, Biden tied in new national survey: Former President Trump and President Biden are tied, each earning 44 percent support from voters ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4544357-trump-biden-tied-national-survey/
‘Duty to warn’: Ex-Trump advisers can alert voters to his unfitness: Trump eyewitnesses must speak up.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/03/19/trump-kelly-barr-esper-warn/
Lord Sewell: Church slavery fund is just for show: Tory peer and former equality tsar says life in Britain is much less racist than 40 years ago
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UK Government Backs Plan to Scrap Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ Expansion: The UK government will back plans to scrap the newest part of London’s strategy to reduce ...
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Boris Johnson branded ‘scatty, incoherent and rambling’ in key pandemic meetings: Vaughan Gething, the Welsh health minister during the pandemic ...
standard.co.uk/news/politics/boris-johnson-pandemic-covid-meetings-inquiry-wales-b1144564.html
Former Tory MP Scott Benton resigns from parliament, triggering by-election: A former Tory MP who was facing the prospect of being removed from his seat by ...
news.sky.com/story/former-tory-mp-scott-benton-resigns-from-parliament-triggering-by-election-13101692
How Joe Biden talks about the Trump criminal cases without talking about them: President Joe Biden’s directive to his campaign team is simple enough: Don’t talk ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/comes-trumps-criminal-trials-biden-one-directive-allies-dont-talk-rcna144474
Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher will resign early, leaving House majority hanging by a thread
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Quick Glance: Republican Mike Gallagher to Resign Early, Impacting House Majority
- Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher from Wisconsin, who previously announced he would not seek re-election, will resign from Congress early.
- Gallagher's early resignation deals another blow to Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans who have faced struggles in governing and demonstrating stability during this Congress.
- His decision to depart on April 19 also means there will not be a special election to fill his seat, following state law procedures for vacancies after the second Tuesday in April.
- Gallagher, an Iraq war veteran and chairman of the committee investigating the Chinese Communist Party, has chosen to resign early despite his frustrations with his own party.
Carrie Johnson and the tragedy of pond life: Carrie Symonds, Boris Johnson’s wife, is expecting again: this time though she's rearing ducks at their Oxfordshire ...
spectator.co.uk/article/carrie-johnson-and-the-tragedy-of-pond-life/
Trump holds slight leads over Biden in North Carolina, Georgia polling: Former President Trump has a slight lead over President Biden in both Georgia and North ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4544090-trump-holds-slight-leads-over-biden-north-carolina-georgia/
Omar says Israel policy divisions won’t stop her from supporting Biden in November
thehill.com/homenews/house/4529668-omar-biden-israel-policy-divisions/
Biden’s annual budget hits populist economic themes as general election campaign kicks off
cnn.com/2024/03/11/politics/biden-budget-release/
Quick Glance: Biden's Budget Proposal: Family Tax Breaks, Cheaper Health Care, More
- President Joe Biden's budget proposal for fiscal 2025 includes tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits, and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
- The budget aims to reduce deficits by $3 trillion over a decade and increase tax revenues by a total of $4.9 trillion.
- Proposals include increased child tax credits, tax credits for homebuyers, higher corporate taxes, and a 25% minimum tax for billionaires.
- The budget plan focuses on helping families cope with inflation while providing funding for defense, healthcare, education, and more.
Musk says he may endorse a candidate ‘in final stretch’ of 2024: Billionaire tech and media mogul Elon Musk says it is possible he will endorse a candidate for ...
thehill.com/homenews/media/4539517-elon-musk-2024-election-may-endorse-candidate-final-stretch/
Biden team brings in $10 million in the 24 hours after the State of the Union: President Joe Biden's re-election machine brought in $10 million in 24 hours ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/biden-raises-10-million-24-hours-state-union-rcna142624
Quick Glance: Biden's Team Raises $10 Million After State of the Union
- President Joe Biden's re-election machine brought in $10 million in the 24 hours following his State of the Union address on Thursday.
- The sum, which was shared first with NBC News, is a record for Biden’s re-election effort.
- Biden’s campaign and affiliated committees powering the Democratic National Committee and other party groups raised $42 million in the entire month of January.
- The Biden camp is leaning into its early cash edge, launching a $30 million, six-week effort to blanket swing states with the campaign’s message.
Westminster’s downward spiral: John Bowers KC isn’t one to sit idle. Having practised as a barrister, sat as a part-time judge, authored 15 books and been ...
newstatesman.com/culture/books/book-of-the-day/2024/03/westminsters-downward-spiral-marina-wheeler-boris-johnson
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Chris Christie not ruling out No Labels bid: Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) is not ruling out running on a potential No Labels ticket in the 2024 ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4548220-chris-christie-not-ruling-out-no-labels-bid/
Taoiseach resignation not expected to trigger election: Follow developments live as they happen as Leo Varadkar announces he is to step down as Taoiseach and ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0320/1438940-leo-varadkar/
Will Rishi Sunak survive as Tory leader? Yes - for now at least: Rishi Sunak does not lack such enemies, for all that his fellow Tory MPs banged their desks in ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24202452.will-rishi-sunak-survive-tory-leader-yes---now-least/
Trump has an early lead on Biden. But problems are piling up around him.: Missteps and unresolved policy problems are mounting for the former president.
politico.com/news/2024/03/21/trump-biden-polling-lead-problems-00148131
RFK Jr. says he won’t comment on pardoning Jan. 6 rioters until he’s president: Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he won’t speak ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4527830-rfk-jr-says-he-wont-comment-on-pardoning-jan-6-rioters-until-hes-president/
Trump narrowly leads Biden in Arizona, Nevada: Polls: Former President Trump is narrowly leading President Biden in Arizona and Nevada, new polling shows ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4541824-donald-trump-joe-biden-nevada-arizona-polls/
Trump Mocks Biden’s Stutter and Vilifies Migrants in Georgia Speech: The former president also attacked Mr. Biden in harsh terms in a combative speech that ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/10/us/politics/trump-biden-georgia-rally.html
Kate Middleton Reveals She Has Cancer, Justin Trudeau, Boris Johnson Send Wishes
indiatimes.com/lifestyle/whats-cooking/kate-middleton-reveals-she-has-cancer-justin-trudeau-boris-johnson-send-wishes-630638.html
Quick Glance: British Royal Family Left with Only 9 Working Members
- Kate Middleton and King Charles have announced cancer treatments and temporarily stepped back from royal duties.
- The royal family now consists mainly of older members who are taking on responsibilities.
- Prince William is supporting his wife and taking on duties while King Charles and others are absent.
- The royal family is in a vulnerable position, relying on few working members who are mostly in their 70s and 80s.
CMT Awards Nominees: Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, More: The 2024 CMT Awards nominations have Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini ...
variety.com/2024/music/news/cmt-awards-nominations-2024-jelly-roll-lainey-wilson-kelsea-ballerini-1235940784/
More Tory MPs in talks to defect, Reform UK leader hints: Richard Tice claims that if the prime minister doesn't call an election within days ...
news.sky.com/story/more-tory-mps-in-talks-to-defect-reform-uk-leader-hints-13093026
Quick Glance: Lee Anderson Defects to Reform Party Despite Prior Support for By-Election Requirement
- Suspended Tory MP Lee Anderson announced his defection to the Reform party on Monday in a fresh blow to Rishi Sunak’s premiership.
- During a public address regarding his move to Reform UK, Mr Anderson reaffirmed his previous statements vigorously and opted out of a by-election in his Red Wall constituency.
- Despite having supported a bill in 2020 that mandated immediate polls for MPs switching parties.
- Reform achieved significant vote percentages in the recent Kingswood and Wellingborough by-elections, marking their strongest election outcomes to date.
Biden and Trump poised to officially clinch party nominations: More than 1,200 days after their historic 2020 general election clash, Joe Biden and Donald Trump ...
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Quick Glance: Decisive Victories: Biden and Trump Secure Nominations for Showdown
- President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump secured their parties' presidential nominations on Tuesday with clear victories in a series of low-profile primaries, setting the stage for a general election rematch that many voters oppose.
- Biden emphasized the significance of the nomination and highlighted Trump as a serious threat to democracy.
- In a video shared on social media, Trump celebrated what he termed as 'a great day of victory.'
- Despite their strong rhetoric, both presumptive nominees face challenging paths ahead.
Rishi Sunak meets Graham Brady amid claims ‘flurry’ of no confidence letters have been sent
inews.co.uk/news/politics/rishi-sunak-meets-graham-brady-amid-claims-flurry-of-no-confidence-letters-have-been-sent-2953500
We polled thousands of voters during the GOP primary season. Here’s what we learned.
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/gop-primary-exit-polls-trump-rcna144248
South Sudan in more uncertainty about elections: The transitional government was scheduled to leave power six months before the elections according to 2018 peace ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/africa/south-sudan-in-more-uncertainty-about-elections--4565584
Ousting Rishi Sunak would make a bad situation worse: With Labour 20 points or more ahead, a general election likely within eight months and seemingly nothing ...
newstatesman.com/comment/2024/03/ousting-rishi-sunak-would-make-a-bad-situation-worse
Opposition restate calls for immediate general election: Sinn Féin TD Louise O'Reilly has said it is now "very clear" that a general election is ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0324/1439731-harris-reaction/
Biden has shelved the age issue – for now: Not even presidents can reverse time, so there’s only so much Joe Biden can do to defuse one of his top general ...
cnn.com/2024/03/12/politics/biden-age-hur-analysis/
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Biden and Trump set for presidential rematch in 2024 election after clinching parties' nominations
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Fresh blow for PM as two ministers quit in a day: Robert Halfon quit as an education minister, while James Heappey formally stepped down as armed forces minister ...
itv.com/news/2024-03-26/fresh-blow-for-pm-as-two-ministers-quit-in-a-day
Mark Robinson, the Republican With a Right-Wing Vision for North Carolina: Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor, has a long history of inflammatory ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/18/us/politics/mark-robinson-north-carolina.html
Nicola Sturgeon comeback: if it's good enough for Boris ...: There is going to be a war on soon don’t you know, only it is being called a general election so as ...
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Indonesia election commission confirms Prabowo Subianto as new president: Former general formally declared the winner of last month’s presidential election.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/20/indonesia-election-commission-confirms-prabowo-subianto-wins-presidency
Support measures in Budget 2024 not meant to increase S’poreans’ reliance on Government: DPM Heng
straitstimes.com/singapore/support-measures-in-budget-2024-not-meant-to-increase-s-poreans-reliance-on-government-dpm-heng
Voting under way in Portugal general elections amid populist surge: Voters head for the polls in an early election that could see country join a shift to the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/10/voting-under-way-in-portugal-general-elections-amid-populist-surge
Former South African president Zuma barred from May election: South Africa's electoral officials said Thursday that they had excluded former president Jacob Zuma ...
rfi.fr/en/africa/20240329-former-south-african-president-zuma-barred-from-may-election
Quick Glance: Impact of Jacob Zuma's Election Exclusion on South Africa's Vote
- The exclusion of former President Jacob Zuma from the elections in May is heightening political tensions in South Africa as the country gears up for what is anticipated to be a fiercely competitive electoral battle.
- Zuma's opposition to the ANC challenges his previous party's dominance and might result in the ANC falling below the 50% vote mark for the first time.
- While this may dampen the MK's momentum, the 2021 protests indicate that barring him from the election could rally his loyal supporters.
- Following the announcement, the MK announced plans to challenge the decision. A potential court ruling in favor of Zuma's candidacy could revive his political prospects and present a significant obstacle to the ANC during a period of declining popularity.
NBC News in revolt over Ronna McDaniel hiring. Will the network reverse course?: NBC hosts continue to take aim at their own company’s decision to bring the ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-03-25/nbc-news-in-revolt-over-ronna-mcdaniel-hiring-will-the-company-reverse-course
Quick Glance: NBC ends association with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel
- NBC News severed ties with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel on Tuesday, shortly after bringing her on board as a political contributor on air.
- The decision came in response to a strong backlash from some of the network's journalists and commentators.
- McDaniel learned about her job termination through media reports rather than directly from NBC.
- The hiring and subsequent swift termination of McDaniel sparked public protests within the NBC network and beyond.
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed an Emergency in 1975 and incarcerated opposition leaders. In 1977, she lifted the emergency and released her political ... Show more
Fine Gael is tired from 13 years in Government and badly in need of a shot in the arm
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/25/simon-harris-promises-to-expend-blood-sweat-and-tears-in-his-efforts-to-rejuvenate-fine-gael/
Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People
- In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.
- Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.
- Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.
- His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.
‘No state capture accused has been let off the hook’: Mbalula on ANC candidates list
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-11-no-state-capture-accused-has-been-let-off-the-hook-mbalula-on-anc-candidates-list/
Quick Glance: Mbalula Defends Stringent Candidate Selection Process for ANC List
- The ANC defended its election candidate list selection process as rigorous, emphasizing that no one has been 'let off the hook'.
- ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula highlighted the importance of candidates without pending court cases or disciplinary hearings.
- Mbalula refuted claims that the ANC list was filled with individuals with adverse findings, stressing adherence to strict selection criteria.
- Candidates were required to meet criteria such as post-matric qualifications, leadership modules completion at the Oliver Tambo School of Leadership, ANC membership in good standing, and a clean criminal record.
Turkey's local election: a test for Erdogan and his rival Imamoglu: Turkey holds municipal elections across 81 provinces on Sunday March 31 ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkeys-local-vote-test-erdogan-his-main-rival-imamoglu-2024-03-28/
Quick Glance: Turkey's Local Election: Erdogan and His Rival Imamoglu
- Turkey is conducting municipal elections across 81 provinces on Sunday, March 31, with President Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party aiming to regain cities lost in 2019, including Istanbul and Ankara.
- The election is viewed as a nationwide measure of Erdogan's backing and the resistance of the opposition, notably Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu of Istanbul.
- In the prior municipal elections of 2019, the primary opposition party surprised Erdogan by securing victories in Istanbul and Ankara, ending over two decades of AKP rule.
- Managing major cities and their budgets can grant parties control over funding, contracts, and job creation, enhancing their popularity nationally.
IPL 2024: Final scheduled in Chennai as Motera gets two knockout games
deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/ipl2024-final-scheduled-in-chennai-as-motera-gets-two-knockout-games-2950204
Quick Glance: Mustafizur Contributes to CSK Victory over RCB
- Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman delivered impressive figures of 4-29 and played a crucial role in the defending champions Chennai Super Kings' six-wicket win in the IPL opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday.
- The hosts from Chennai managed to keep Bengaluru at 173-6, a total that their batsmen surpassed in 18.4 overs at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.
- Shivam Dube scored 34 runs, while his teammate Ravindra Jadeja scored 25 runs, combining for an unbeaten stand of 66 to lead the team to victory.
- The 17th edition of the lucrative league kicked off with a glamorous ceremony featuring performances by Bollywood stars, including India's Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman.
Paray: No attack on Kamla: Mayaro MP Rushton Paray says his public call for the national executive election of the United National Congress (UNC) to be held when ...
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Biden seeks Teamsters endorsement in bid for labor vote: The Teamsters, which has some 1.3 million members in transportation and other industries ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/12/teamsters-biden-trump-unions/
WASPI women 'unlikely to get State Pension compensation before general election': Experts including the chair of the WASPI campaign admit that the issue of ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/uk-news/waspi-women-unlikely-compensation-before-28904989
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