County councils
Voters in the Easington and Shotton ward will head back to the polls on August 7 following the resignation of Reform UK councillor John Bailey due to ill health. Bailey won the seat during May's local elections with 1,849 votes, leading his party to take control of
County councils
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, continues to make significant strides in Leicestershire, securing control of the county council in May and now making a strong showing in a new YouGov poll. The party's resurgence has left the Conservatives and Labour in a precarious position, with predictions suggesting
Political parties
Recent polls have painted a concerning picture for Labour and the Conservative Party, with Reform UK emerging as a dominant force in a general election. According to YouGov analysts, Nigel Farage's party is set to secure 271 seats, while Labour's seat count could plummet from 411
Political parties
The US Supreme Court has agreed to take up a case challenging campaign finance restrictions that limit the amount of money political parties can spend on behalf of certain candidates. The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) and other petitioners argue that these limits severe restrict political parties' free speech
Elections
In the midst of election season, with politicians competing for voters' attention and influencers peddling sensationalism, a leading Tanzanian publication has issued a heartfelt appeal to all citizens to choose wisdom over chaos. The article emphasizes the power of language and the responsibility that comes with it, urging readers
Local government
Axed deputy minister of trade and industry Andrew Whitfield has expressed his intention to return to Nelson Mandela Bay to coordinate the Democratic Alliance's (DA) campaign for the local government elections in 2026, aiming to win an outright majority in the metro. Whitfield, who headed a historic campaign
Local government
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has called on members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos to turn out in large numbers to vote for the party's candidates in the forthcoming Local Government Election. The election is scheduled to take place on
Local government
BNP senior leader Mirza Abbas voiced concerns on Sunday about a group trying to delay the national election and harm the country by making unreasonable demands like introducing a proportional representation system and holding local polls first. He urged unity among politicians to take steps for the country's
Political parties
Honduras is on the brink of a tumultuous general election, scheduled for November 30, 2025, amidst a backdrop of corruption, violence, and institutional weakness. The National Electoral Council, or CNE, is facing a crisis following chaotic primary elections in March, marred by logistical failures and internal divisions. The country'
Political parties
A shocking new YouGov poll reveals that if a general election were held tomorrow, Reform UK would emerge as the largest party, winning 271 seats and putting Nigel Farage on course to become prime minister. This would be a drastic reversal for Labour, which would collapse from its current 403
Political parties
Labour's slim lead on the overall vote count is just 3%, with 23% of the vote to Reform UK's 26%, according to a massive YouGov poll of 11,500 voters. The poll estimates that Labour would lose 194 seats to Reform UK, while the Tories would
Political parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set August 16, 2025, as the date for conducting 16 constituency bye-elections across 12 states of the federation. The commission's Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made the announcement during a meeting with party leaders in Abuja. The bye-elections will involve a total
