Scottish Labour urges Starmer to avoid Holyrood campaign
Anas Sarwar says PM's missteps have left Scottish Labour as underdogs ahead of May's Holyrood election. Polls show SNP lead as Reform gains ground.
Anas Sarwar says PM's missteps have left Scottish Labour as underdogs ahead of May's Holyrood election. Polls show SNP lead as Reform gains ground.
First Minister John Swinney announces a proposed bank holiday on Monday 15 June 2026 to celebrate Scotland's first men's World Cup match in 28 years. Read the full political and sporting details.
Political commentator Eliot Wilson makes five key predictions for UK politics in 2026, covering Keir Starmer's future, SNP fortunes, and a potential Reform UK scandal. Read the full forecast.
Kosovo's PM Albin Kurti wins a decisive snap election, ending a nine-month political impasse. His victory strengthens his mandate for domestic reforms amid ongoing tensions with Serbia.
Myanmar's military junta holds a widely condemned election as Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned and civil war rages. Critics call it a bid to legitimise power. Read the full report.
Voting begins in Myanmar's widely condemned election, with Aung San Suu Kyi banned and conflict excluding large areas. Read our full analysis of the military's bid for legitimacy.
Nasry 'Tito' Asfura, backed by Donald Trump, declared president of Honduras after a month-long count marred by fraud claims. The result is contested.
Essex Police say a one-year statutory time limit prevents an investigation into allegations Nigel Farage's 2024 campaign overspent. Reform UK denies the claims. Read the full story.
The Australian Prime Minister's office has confirmed there are no plans for an early election in 2025. Get the latest political updates and analysis on the government's agenda.
The Democratic National Committee has completed its review of Kamala Harris's 2024 loss to Trump but will not release it publicly, calling it a 'distraction' from future victories.
Essex Police say a probe into Nigel Farage's election spending is time-barred, but the Electoral Commission is still assessing the claims. Labour demands answers.
John Swinney brands alleged secret recording of a female MSP by a staffer as 'utterly unacceptable'. Scottish Parliament investigates the 2023 Holyrood incident.
SNP's Angela Constance retains role after opposition motion fails. Vote follows claims she misled parliament over grooming gangs expert. Full story on the political fallout.
Reform UK and the Conservatives reject reports of a potential electoral pact. Nigel Farage insists on a 'reverse takeover' as polls show Reform leading.
First Minister John Swinney commits to no new income tax rates or bands in Scotland's next budget. Discover the political fallout and what it means for taxpayers.
Donald Trump hints support for fringe theory Venezuela rigged 2020 election, as DoJ investigates unfounded claims. Explore the implications for US policy.
Exclusive: Federal investigators examine unfounded claims Venezuela helped steal the 2020 US election, potentially strengthening case for military action. Read the full investigation.
Scotland's plan to issue £1.5bn in quasi-sovereign bonds faces criticism as experts warn of higher borrowing costs and political risks. Analysis reveals the challenges ahead.
SNP minister Mairi Gougeon condemns UK government's £28m fishing allocation for Scotland as 'unacceptable insult'. Holyrood to vote on demanding fair share.
Georgia's Pete Skandalakis appoints himself to lead the 2020 election interference case against Donald Trump, the sole remaining criminal prosecution. Discover the latest developments.
Georgia's Republican-led election board pays $50,000 to settle a lawsuit over using private emails for official business. The board agrees to new transparency rules.
In the battleground state of Victoria, one ordinary voter embodies the struggle of millions as political leaders scramble to win her trust before election day.
In a stunning political upset that's sending shockwaves across the Atlantic, Mamdani secures a remarkable victory in New York. This comprehensive analysis delves into how this unexpected win challenges established political norms and what it means for int
In a landmark New York election, democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's triumph signals a dramatic political shift and offers crucial lessons for the Democratic party's future direction.
As the 2025 New York City mayoral race intensifies, Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani emerges as a formidable progressive challenger. Discover how this political outsider is shaking up the establishment and what it means for the future of urban politics
In a groundbreaking election, Minneapolis voters have chosen Nadia Mohamed as their new mayor, making her the first Somali-American to lead a major US city and signalling a dramatic political transformation.
CNN announces groundbreaking all-access streaming coverage for the 2025 UK election night, giving viewers exclusive behind-the-scenes access to their newsroom and decision desk.
Zohran Mamdani's stunning election triumph signals a dramatic shift in British politics, proving voters are embracing progressive policies and rejecting establishment politics.
In a landmark US election result, Democratic candidates have achieved multiple historic firsts, including electing the youngest-ever senator and first Somali-American governor, reshaping America's political landscape.
Discover how Mary Robinson shattered Ireland's political glass ceiling in 1990, becoming the nation's first female president and transforming Irish society forever.