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Greens' Leader Polanski Takes on Reform with Eco-Populism
Green Party leader Zack Polanski reveals how adopting a bold 'eco-populist' strategy has boosted membership to over 180,000 and aims to counter Reform UK's influence in the upcoming local elections.
Starmer Urged to Wield Power to Save Labour Government
Political strategist John McTernan argues Keir Starmer must use his government's full power to enact transformative change and reverse Labour's plummeting popularity ahead of crucial 2026 elections.
Pakistani health worker Naushaba Roonjho runs for office
Naushaba Roonjho, a community health worker from Sindh, Pakistan, overcame family opposition to champion polio vaccination and girls' education. Now, she's campaigning for local political office to transform her village. Read her inspiring story.
Farage's £5m 'double or quits' local election gamble
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage pledges a £5m spending blitz for May's local elections, calling them the most crucial test before the 2029 general election. Will his gamble pay off?
Starmer's 2026: Five Key Tests for His Premiership
As Keir Starmer enters a critical year, we analyse the five major challenges that could define his time in Downing Street, from Send reforms to managing Trump. Read the full analysis.
Starmer's Future Hinges on May Election Reckoning
Sir Keir Starmer's premiership faces its biggest test in May's elections, with Labour braced for steep losses. Polling expert Lord Hayward warns the results could decide the PM's fate. Read the full analysis.
Welsh Labour's Century of Dominance Under Threat in 2024
First Minister Eluned Morgan fights to keep Welsh Labour in power as polls warn Reform UK and Plaid Cymru could end its 100-year reign. Read her vision for Wales's future.
Reform's Local Council Chaos: A National Preview?
After winning 677 council seats, Reform UK's local government triumphs have been marred by infighting and scandal. We examine what this reveals about the party's potential future in national power.
Hounslow Labour hit by second defection to Tories
Hounslow Labour faces another blow as Cllr Kamarat Malik joins the Conservatives. The defection follows internal scandals and claims of financial mismanagement. Read the full story.
Davey: Election Delays Rip Away Democratic Rights
Sir Ed Davey writes to the UK's human rights watchdog over plans to postpone local elections for nearly 10 million people. The government cites council reorganisation as the reason.
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan jailed for 17 years
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan and his wife sentenced to 17 years for illegally purchasing state gifts. Read the latest on the high-profile corruption case and its political fallout.
Watchdog criticises 'unprecedented' local election delay plan
The elections watchdog has criticised the government's offer to postpone 63 council votes, warning it risks public confidence. Five councils have already requested delays.
Local elections could be delayed again in 2025
Plans to reorganise local councils in England could push the next local elections back to 2026. Read the latest on the government's devolution agenda and its impact on voters.
County Council Elections Delayed Again Until 2027
Elections for councils serving millions in England could be postponed to 2027, sparking accusations of a political 'stitch-up'. Read the latest on the local government reorganisation delays.
Starmer's May Election Reset with New King's Speech
Facing potential heavy losses in May's local elections, Keir Starmer plans a new King's Speech to reset his government's agenda. Critics see May as a pivotal moment for leadership challenges.
Imran Khan's sons describe 'death cell' prison conditions
The sons of former Pakistani PM Imran Khan reveal his 'awful' prison conditions, including solitary confinement and psychological torture. They fear they may never see him again.
Khan's Sons: 'We Might Never See Our Father Again'
Exclusive: Imran Khan's sons tell Sky News the former Pakistan PM faces 'psychological torture' in solitary confinement. They fear for his life as conditions deteriorate.
UK probes foreign election interference after bribery case
The UK government has ordered an independent review into foreign financial interference in politics following the jailing of a former Reform UK leader for pro-Russia bribes. Experts warn the system is full of holes.
Reform UK's First Council Test in Lancashire
Reform UK took control of 10 councils, including Lancashire. Seven months on, we examine the party's 'anti-woke' agenda, financial cuts, and a wave of complaints. Listen to the full report.
Five Labour councillors in Brent defect to Green Party
Five sitting Labour councillors in Brent have joined the Green Party, criticising Labour's shift from socialist principles. The defections signal a 'Green surge' in London ahead of local elections.
Supreme Court Approves Texas Congressional Map Redraw
The US Supreme Court has reinstated Texas's Republican-friendly congressional map, a major victory for Trump. Plus, Pentagon strikes, EU's Ukraine funding crisis, and a chess prodigy's record.
The Crunch: Victorian Voting, AI Costs, Gen Z Sex Lives
This week's data digest explores Victoria's voting reform, the staggering revenue needed for AI, climate's impact on US insurance, and insights into Gen Z's intimate lives. Sign up for The Crunch.
Supreme Court Approves Texas Congressional Maps
The US Supreme Court has ruled Texas can use redrawn congressional maps, a major victory for Republicans. The decision overturns a lower court's finding of racial gerrymandering.
Labour candidate defects after 'wrong ethnicity' claim
Fiona Mulaisho quits Labour, alleging a 'toxic culture' and discriminatory remark about her ethnicity. She will now stand for the Liberal Democrats in Queen's Park. Read the full story.
Mayoral Elections Delayed Amid 'Cancelling Democracy' Accusations
Ministers postpone new mayoral votes in four English regions until 2028, triggering fierce accusations of 'dictatorial' behaviour from opposition parties. Read the full story.
Labour postpones 4 mayoral elections to 2028
Keir Starmer's government postpones four mayoral elections by two years, triggering accusations of a 'scandalous attempt to subvert democracy' from opposition parties. Read the full story.
UN Alarms Over Pakistan Constitution & Imran Khan's Fate
Sky News podcast analyses Pakistan's political crisis, UN concerns over constitutional changes, and Imran Khan's imprisonment. Plus, latest on Ukraine peace talks.
Constitutional Change Grants Pakistan Army Chief Lifelong Immunity
Pakistan's parliament passed a constitutional amendment granting army chief General Asim Munir control over all armed forces and lifelong legal immunity, a move critics call a 'constitutional coup'. Explore the implications for democracy.
Sri Lanka Floods: 400 Dead, International Aid Arrives
Cyclone Ditwah has killed over 400 in Sri Lanka, devastating homes. As families face the emotional and physical toll, India and Pakistan send helicopters and cargo planes to assist with rescue and recovery.
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