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If Dominic Cummings were still running No 10, would we have given up on Ukraine?

It’s one thing to enjoy the ex-adviser’s attacks on the PM, another to read his line on autocrats

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2022

Prime Minister Albanese’s victory speech brings hope for First Nations Peoples' role in democracy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s acceptance speech opened with a generous acknowledgement of Traditional Owners and a full commitment to the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

The Conversation · May 22, 2022

Redrawn congressional lines dividing Democrats, ‘earthquake’ for New York politics

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s once-a-decade redistricting process has played out in protracted court battles, sowed confusion among voters as well as candidates and exposed deep divisions within the Democratic Party.

Tribune News Service · May 21, 2022

From cheeky cake stalls to cheery volunteers, welcome to Australia’s democracy day

If you don’t want to talk about politics on election day, you can always talk about the snacks. As long as they have them, that is

The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2022

Indian democracy is global public good; if that cracks, it’s going to cause problem for planet: Rahul Gandhi in United Kingdom

Joined at the conference by Opposition leaders, including CPI(M)'s Sitaram Yechury, RJD's Tejashwi Yadav and TMC's Mahua Moitra, the Congress leader warned of “kerosene all over the country and all it needs is one spark”

The Hindu · May 21, 2022

Election day in the Hunter: new age democracy sausages and burnt political posters

WITH a how to vote card in one hand and a sausage in bread in the other, Paul Zimario had his first taste of democracy the Australian way on Saturday.

Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2022

Latest election news

Update 4.25pm One time rising Liberal star Tim Wilson has formally conceded defeat in the Victorian seat of Goldstein, tearfully acknowledging the outcome

The New Daily · May 20, 2022

Don’t fall into opposition trap and get diverted from main issues: PM Narendra Modi

NEW DELHI: PM Modi asked BJP leaders not to “fall in the trap” of some political parties which have an “ecosystem” to divert the country’s attention from main matters. “For own benefit, these political parties try to poison the society on issues... they try to instigate in the name of…

The Times of India · May 20, 2022

A welcome return

In tomorrow's Bangkok gubernatorial election voters will choose from 31 candidates. They'll also select from among 381 city council candidates, 50 of whom eventually will pass laws, scrutinise budgets and ensure accountability of administrators.

Bangkok Post · May 20, 2022

Can’t relax, plan for next 25 years: PM Narendra Modi at BJP meet

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Friday exhorted BJP workers not to be complacent over the recent electoral successes and suggested that the party set its agenda for the next 25 years to retain its pre-eminence on India’s political landscape for which it should work for the welfare of the…

The Times of India · May 20, 2022