Tactical voting by Greens and Lib Dems could be key to Labour victory in Makerfield Left-leaning voters more willing to back Andy Burnham than Restore supporters are to vote Reform The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
Makerfield, Aberdeen & Arbroath by-elections: Key numbers and electoral history Labour is defending Makerfield, while the SNP will hope to hold the two seats in Scotland. Evening Standard · Jun 16
What are the odds on the Makerfield by-election? The latest odds for the Makerfield by-election as Andy Burnham hopes to see off challenges from Reform UK and Restore Britain to oust Keir Starmer The National (Scotland) · Jun 15
Could women’s anger turn Makerfield voters against Reform UK? With the Makerfield byelection approaching, polling suggests that Andy Burnham has a lead over Reform UK’s candidate Robert Kenyon. That lead, it appears, is stronger among women than men. Among women, Burnham’s lead stretches to 17 points, while among men is just two points. The Conversation · Jun 15
Two polls have Labor third on primary votes, five months out from the Victorian election With the Victorian state election in late November, two polls have Labor sinking to third on primary votes, behind One Nation and the Coalition. Labor Premier Jacinta Allan’s net approval is below -35 in both polls. The Conversation · Jun 15
Angus Taylor using NDIS cuts as ‘pawn in bigger chess game’, Mark Butler warns Opposition and Greens could team up to extend inquiry into changes but health minister ‘utterly convinced’ federal government’s plan is right The Guardian - AU · Jun 14
The curious case of the missing Greens voters Unlike Mamdani in the US or Polanski in the UK, the Australian Greens have failed to convert rising disaffection with the major parties into electoral success. AAP · Jun 13
Labor considers landmark human rights law ... again Australia is the only advanced democracy without a human rights act or bill of rights - but Anthony Albanese's government isn't in a hurry to change that. AAP · Jun 12
TAS:Premier's legal-saga reply paints a 'far worse picture' Labor, the Greens and independents have vowed to keep up the heat on Tasmania's premier over his handling of a minister accused of misleading parliament. AAP · Jun 12
Premier's legal-saga reply paints a 'far worse picture' Labor, the Greens and independents have vowed to keep up the heat on Tasmania's premier over his handling of a minister accused of misleading parliament. AAP · Jun 12
Pro-Palestine activists believe ‘sea change’ coming in Labour’s approach to Middle East Green surge in local elections and recent polling of Labour members may cause government to toughen stance on Israel The Guardian - UK · Jun 12
'Childish' Jackie Baillie panned after 'undermining' inquiry into party funding JACKIE Baillie has been branded “childish” after she used a BBC interview to attack a planned inquiry into the funding of all Scottish political… The National (Scotland) · Jun 11
Scottish Green amendment to Murrell inquiry call was ‘smokescreen’ – Baillie The vote took place at Holyrood on Wednesday evening. Evening Standard · Jun 11
MSPs vote down Labour calls for Murrell inquiry at Holyrood Scottish Labour’s Anas Sarwar said the crimes committed by Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-husband amounted to ‘the greatest political scandal since devolution’. Evening Standard · Jun 10
The National (Scotland) · Jun 10 John Swinney issues warning to Scottish Labour after 'cynical stunt boomerangs' THE SNP have “nothing to fear” from a full independent review of all Scottish party finances, the First Minister has said, as he warned Labour…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 10 Scottish Labour bid for SNP inquiry fails as MSPs back probe into ALL parties A LABOUR bid for a Scottish Parliament inquiry into the Peter Murrell embezzlement scandal has failed after MSPs backed an inquiry into ALL…
Pedestrian.tv · Jun 10 Why Is Pauline Hanson’s One Nation The Most Popular Party In Australia Right Now? One Nation is now the most popular party in the nation, according to a recent poll. We're unpacking why,
AAP · Jun 10 'Pile of crap': premier speaks on MP legal fee saga A state leader has apologised for not properly interrogating a former minister who allegedly misled parliament over her involvement in court proceedings.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 10 Hannah Thomas: NSW admits to police ‘battery and false imprisonment’ of pro-Palestine protester State admits former Greens candidate entitled to damages and agrees to pay medical costs, but denies malicious prosecution and malfeasance in public office
Pedestrian.tv · Jun 10 NSW Police Admit ‘Harm And Damage’ To Hannah Thomas After Sydney Protest Arrest NSW Police have admitted they unlawfully arrested former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas during a 2024 pro-Palestine protest in Sydney.
Evening Standard · Jun 9 SNP and Greens have final chance to back Murrell probe, says Labour Labour will force a vote on a parliamentary inquiry on Wednesday.
AAP · Jun 9 'Blood on your hands': disability reforms blasted Disability and human rights advocates have serious concerns about a planned overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
The Conversation · Jun 8 One Nation takes primary vote lead in Newspoll as Albanese’s ratings slump to record low Newspoll corroborates two polls I reported last week that had One Nation first on primary votes, although only by one point in Newspoll instead of three points in the YouGov and Redbridge polls.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 8 ‘Killer of trust’: social media groups fuel misinformation in UK, report finds Investigation reveals more than 4.4 million people live in ‘news deserts’ that lack dedicated local reporting
AAP · Jun 8 TAS:Twenty questions for premier over legal fee 'secrecy' Crossbench politicians and the Greens are demanding clearer answers after a minister stepped down from her portfolios over allegations she misled parliament.