Bosses of Santos, Woodside, Chevron and Shell asked to give evidence to Greens-led gas tax inquiry Labor is under pressure to impose a new 25% export tax amid soaring prices from the global fuel shock The Guardian - AU · Apr 13
Labour Crisis: Keir Starmer Warned North Sea Drilling Pivot Will 'Tear Party In Two' Keir Starmer faces a growing backlash over Labour's block on new North Sea drilling, as critics warn any U-turn now could split the party and embolden the Greens. International Business Times UK · Apr 13
Zack Polanski's Green Party could get 12 London MPs in Labour rout at next general election, shock poll reveals The Greens are on the brink of a political earthquake in the capital, according to a new survey by More in Common Evening Standard · Apr 13
Power in Scotland will be the SNP’s to lose once again ANALYSIS : It will be Labour and Conservative failures, rather than any SNP success, that set the nationalists on course for a fifth consecutive term at Holyrood. As Sean O’Grady explains, the result of the 2026 Scottish parliamentary election will have an air of ‘unfinished business’ The Independent UK · Apr 11
Reform UK local election candidate was twice disciplined by Tories over ‘racist comments’ Tories disowned Derek Bullock in 2023 after he allegedly used a racial slur to called for people of Pakistani heritage to be shot The Guardian - UK · Apr 10
Zack Polanski's Greens storm onto Nigel Farage's Reform turf winning in Kent ahead of May elections Green strategists believe that some voters desperate for change are switching to their party from Reform as they offer a more appealing message and policies Evening Standard · Apr 10
Greens challenged over ‘crackpot conspiracy theorist’ election candidates as ‘antisemitic’ comments emerge Leader Zack Polanski has admitted the party ‘may have to distance itself’ from some candidates The Independent UK · Apr 10
Not just about Gaza: the Muslim voters turning from Labour to the Greens Campaigning in Newcastle before next month’s local elections shows the rise of the far right, the climate and cost of living are concerning voters as much as the Middle East The Guardian - UK · Apr 10
May elections: what five politics experts are looking out for On May 7 2026, voters in England, Scotland and Wales will head to the polls. Parliamentary elections are taking place in the devolved Welsh Senedd Cymru and Scottish Parliament, and local elections for over 4,850 councillor roles could have huge implications for local governments throughout England. With all to play… The Conversation · Apr 10
NSW coalmine given two-year extension despite climate agency warning it jeopardises legislated emissions target Delta Electricity’s Chain Valley project is the first coalmine development considered by the planning commission since the state enshrined net zero emissions by 2050 in law The Guardian - AU · Apr 10
Greens say Australia should step up pressure on Israel over ‘disastrous, illegal, immoral war’ on Lebanon Call comes on same day former prime minister Tony Abbott says Australia should send troops to fight alongside US forces in the Middle East The Guardian - AU · Apr 10
Greens more extreme than Reform, says Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay highlighted one Greens candidate calling for the abolition of prisons and plans to ‘effectively’ legalise cocaine and heroin. Evening Standard · Apr 9
Housing war erupts: Greens accuse Labour of ‘cosy’ developer ties as London local elections battle heats up Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticises Labour for prioritising property developers as Housing Secretary Steve Reed hits back Evening Standard · Apr 9
‘They will not get my vote this year’: Birmingham focus group shows shift from Labour support Previous Labour voters in Yardley discuss issues including cost of living, public services and the Iran war The Guardian - UK · Apr 9
The Conversation · Apr 8 Why windfarms and electricity pylons have become a major issue in the Welsh election Future plans for renewable energy are emerging as a key issue in the election for Wales’s parliament, the Senedd, on May 7.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8 Londoners may regret protest votes for Reform or Greens in local elections, says Sadiq Khan Exclusive: Capital’s mayor warns people not to use next month’s elections as a referendum on Labour’s progress
AAP · Apr 8 Drone attacks, detention face Aussies sailing to Gaza A shower of drones and alleged mistreatment in Israeli cells met the last attempt to break the battered strip's naval blockade, which Tel Aviv branded a stunt.
The Conversation · Apr 8 Polls suggest Trump still shielding Labor as right-wing vote drops In my March 30 article about Newspoll and two other polls, I said Donald Trump’s unpopularity was shielding Labor from a backlash over the fuel crisis. The YouGov and Morgan polls imply that’s still the case, with the combined vote for One Nation and the Coalition at 45–45.5% (down one…
The Guardian - AU · Apr 7 Morning Mail: Trump’s countdown to destruction, Greens champion ‘progressive populism’, Kanye West banned from UK US president warns ‘a whole civilisation will die’ if Tehran does not comply with his deadline; former Greens MP says major parties have lost touch
The Guardian - UK · Apr 7 Starmer urged to limit US access to UK bases after ‘dangerous’ Trump threats Lib Dems, Greens and some Labour MPs demand UK block US from using its airbases for Iran missions
The Independent UK · Apr 6 Local elections 2026: Everything you need to know about today’s crucial vote It is the largest set of local elections in England for three years
Evening Standard · Apr 6 Local elections 2026: Where are they happening and what is at stake? It is the largest set of local elections in England for three years.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 5 Starmer attacks Greens, saying vote for Labour rivals puts new workers’ rights at risk PM also criticises business figures and opponents of changes, many of which come into force on Monday
The Guardian - UK · Apr 5 Ministers working with Labour backbenchers to temper Mahmood immigration plans Exclusive: Starmer urged to go further with exemptions if he wants to avoid widespread anger from his own MPs
The Guardian - UK · Apr 4 Trussonomics still haunts parties’ economic promises in run-up to UK local elections Greens, Reform UK, Your Party, Conservatives and even Lib Dems are making extravagant spending pledges