Edinburgh Election 2022: Labour chiefs to issue guidance on SNP coalition Coalition talks are ongoing following Thursday's election, with a range of outcomes between parties still possible. Edinburgh Live · May 9, 2022
Glasgow Greens storm into number one spot in city's West End The party was the dominant force in terms of first preference votes, on a night which saw them pick up ten council seats and become the most likely partner in a coalition deal. Glasgow Live · May 9, 2022
Glasgow council SNP-Green deal 'most likely' - but Labour party open to talks Labour group leader Malcolm Cunning wants talks with the Greens over a possible agreement but believes a deal with the SNP is the 'most likely route'. Glasgow Live · May 9, 2022
Labour accused of bid to 'slip into power' with BUP and Tory support in council LABOUR are attempting to “slip into power" in a council with the backing of the Tories and the British Unionist Party, it has been claimed. The National (Scotland) · May 9, 2022
Green Party leader Clare Bailey says party 'will be back' after 'disappointing' NI Assembly election results The party are hoping to make gains in next year's council elections Belfast Live · May 9, 2022
Bristol City Council Labour group vows to make committee system work Talks are underway in the wake of the referendum result to scrap the mayor Bristol Post · May 9, 2022
Greens announce plan to have zero extinctions by 2030, as they outline $24 billion environmental policy The Australian Greens announced a plan to end all extinctions by 2030 and create an "independent cop" to enforce stronger environmental laws, as part of their $24 billion Green Australia policy. ABC News · May 9, 2022
With signs of floodwater still visible, the LNP’s hold on Brisbane may be in doubt Though floodwaters are front of mind for many voters the city’s demographic mix means no single party is assured of electoral victory The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2022
Sydney news: Special taskforce investigates claims campaign posters of Independent candidates being tampered with MORNING BRIEFING: The Australian Electoral Commission says a special taskforce will investigate allegations that the campaign posters of some Independent candidates are being tampered with in breach of electoral laws. ABC News · May 8, 2022
As News Corp goes 'rogue' on election coverage, what price will Australian democracy pay? What does a democracy do when a dominant news media organisation goes rogue during an election campaign? The Conversation · May 8, 2022
With high prices and soaring rents, what are political parties promising to do about housing? In an election campaign largely centred around the cost of living, the spiralling cost of the single-biggest expense for most households — housing — is a key focus for policy. Here's what's being promised. ABC News · May 8, 2022
Aircraft noise becomes a key federal election issue for some frustrated Brisbane residents Flight path and aircraft noise is emerging as a key federal election issue in inner-Brisbane electorates, with residents in dozens of suburbs complaining of excessive noise pollution from Brisbane Airport's new runway. ABC News · May 8, 2022
‘I want to see action’: first-time voters bring anger and apathy to the Australian election After the biggest single-day enrolment, four young people explain why the climate crisis, cost of living and confusion will dominate their decision at the polls The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2022
German state election offers test amid Ukraine crisis The northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein is holding an election Sunday that offers a ballot box popularity test Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government amid its handling of the war in Ukraine The Independent UK · May 8, 2022
The Conversation · May 8, 2022 View from The Hill: Labor widens leads in Newspoll and Ipsos, as pre-polling starts The opposition has increased its winning margins in both Newspoll and the Australian Financial Review’s Ipsos poll, as Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese clashed in a shouty, fractious debate on Sunday night.
The Conversation · May 8, 2022 Labor seizes large lead in Newspoll and Ipsos; impact of how to vote cards is exaggerated This week’s Newspoll, conducted May 4-7 from a sample of 1,523, gave Labor a 54-46 lead, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous week’s Newspoll. Primary votes were 39% Labor (up one), 35% Coalition (down one), 11% Greens (steady), 5% One Nation (steady), 4% UAP (steady) and 6% Others…
AAP · May 8, 2022 Greens to call for young voter 'uprising' Greens Leader Adam Bandt says young people have to fight for their future as the party turns to first-time voters to strengthen their foothold in Canberra.
Reuters · May 8, 2022 Germany's conservatives on track to win election in northern state Germany's conservative CDU won an election in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein on Sunday, a boost to the party of former Chancellor Angela Merkel, which was ousted from national government in federal elections last year.
The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2022 Douglas Ross fighting for his leadership life after disastrous local elections DOUGLAS Ross yesterday insisted his leadership is “for the long run” despite mounting pressure following a disastrous performance in the local…
The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2022 Sweat and cheers: What it was like reporting from the Glasgow election count YOU don’t expect local elections to be dramatic, but this year was a whirlwind that saw a number of historic firsts in Glasgow.
The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2022 Scottish Labour set for infighting over Anas Sarwar's 'no coalitions' line A “BATTLE of wills” is expected to take place in Labour over Anas Sarwar’s decision to rule out formal coalitions, as councillors across…
ABC News · May 7, 2022 Will we be saying goodbye to petrol? What the major parties are planning for electric vehicles Soaring petrol prices across Australia have sparked fuel security concerns. But it has also sparked hope in Australians — hope that their future government will invest in a transport system that isn't reliant on oil, but electricity. Here, we break down what the major parties are offering around electric vehicles.
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2022 UK local election results were messy. Now Boris Johnson’s future is on the line A disastrous night for the Conservatives proved not to be a clear-cut victory for the Labour party, either
The National (Scotland) · May 7, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon ‘open’ to replicating Holyrood Greens deal at council level NICOLA Sturgeon has said she is “open” to replicating the powersharing agreement at Holyrood in council chambers, but will leave decisions up…
The National (Scotland) · May 7, 2022 Sinn Fein success shows ‘big questions’ being asked about UK future, says Nicola Sturgeon SINN Fein’s performance in Northern Ireland has shown there are “big questions” around the future of the UK “as a political…