Local elections 2025: The times when results will be announced in your area An hour-by-hour guide to when the winners will be known The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025
Local election 2025 opinion polls puts Reform ahead of Labour and Tories Recent polling puts Reform ahead of Labour and the Conservatives – but all just a few points apart The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025
Opinion polls suggest unsettled public mood ahead of May 1 elections An average of polls completed in the seven days to April 20 puts Reform on 25%, Labour on 23% and the Tories on 21%. Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025
Labor takes large leads in YouGov and Morgan polls as surge continues With just eight days until the May 3 federal election, and with in-person early voting well under way, Labor has taken a seven-point lead in a national YouGov poll and an 11-point lead in a Morgan poll. An exit poll of early voters is also encouraging for Labor. The Conversation · Apr 25, 2025
'Greensland' in spotlight as envy of major parties A minor party is hoping to again make Labor and the coalition green with envy at the federal election with another strong showing in a surprise new heartland. AAP · Apr 24, 2025
Preferences may help decide the Australian election. Here is what could happen in five crucial seats How-to-vote cards offer some clues to how preferences may flow, but no one can be sure how closely voters will follow them – and some offer no advice The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2025
Bid to ban tax break for Airbnb owners unveiled by Scottish Greens AIRBNB owners in Scotland stand to lose a business tax break under plans put forward by the Scottish Greens. The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2025
German Greens push to abolish neutrality act, allowing headscarves for civil servants Greens in Berlin push to abolish the neutrality law, claiming it discriminates against Muslim women wearing headscarves and hampers their careers in public service. Euronews · Apr 24, 2025
Tories face 'losing 500 seats' in election hammering by Reform in North and Lib Dems in London commuter belt The town hall polls are a test of Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage’s leaderships Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025
Third-party groups targeting teals in key seats swarm pre-poll areas in NSW and Victoria Third-party group Better Australia has posters and representatives wearing yellow ‘community adviser vests’ at multiple locations in Sydney. The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2025
Preference deals can decide the outcome of a seat in an election – but not always Every election cycle the media becomes infatuated, even if temporarily, with preference deals between parties. The 2025 election is no exception, with many media reports about preference “deals” being made. The Conversation · Apr 24, 2025
Bid to end monarchy's tax breaks on Scottish property tabled at Holyrood THE 100 per cent tax break which Scotland gives the King should he buy property in the country must end ... The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2025
Nigel Farage's Reform UK to win next General Election, YouGov poll predicts REFORM UK are on course to win the next General Election and see Nigel Farage enter Downing Street, according to a new poll ... The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2025
Labor spends more than Coalition on election TV ads but Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots leads YouTube outlay Political ads on YouTube surge 40% during 2025 election campaign compared to last federal poll The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2025 Bid to double second homes tax in areas hit hardest by housing crisis PLANS to tackle “cash cow” holiday homes in areas of Scotland which are worst affected by the housing crisis have been lodged by the Greens ...
AAP · Apr 23, 2025 Voters turn out in droves as pre-polling proves popular Pre-polling has proven increasingly popular with more than half a million voters casting ballots on the first day as parties scramble for preference deals.
The Conversation · Apr 23, 2025 This election, Gen Z and Millennials hold most of the voting power. How might they wield it? The centre of gravity of Australian politics has shifted. Millennials and Gen Z voters, now comprising 47% of the electorate, have taken over as the dominant voting bloc.
The Conversation · Apr 23, 2025 After stunning comeback, centre-left Liberals likely to win majority of seats at Canadian election In Canada, the governing centre-left Liberals had trailed the Conservatives by more than 20 points in January, but now lead by five points and are likely to win a majority of seats at next Monday’s election. Meanwhile, United States President Donald Trump’s ratings in US national polls have dropped to…
The Conversation · Apr 23, 2025 The Greens are hoping for another ‘greenslide’ election. What do the polls say? Election talk is inevitably focused on Labor and the Coalition because they are the parties that customarily form government.
Pedestrian.tv · Apr 22, 2025 Labor Unveils Plan To Help Domestic Violence Survivors — Here’s Where Other Parties Stand Labor announced new financial protections for domestic violence survivors. Find out where Labor, Liberal & the Greens stand on the topic.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2025 Santos wins final approval for Barossa gas project as environment advocates condemn ‘climate bomb’ Energy giant to start production at development projected to add more than 270m tonnes of CO2 to atmosphere
The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2025 Whoever wins Australia’s election will need to work with the Senate. Here’s how it could look The balance between left and right in the upper house may not swing wildly, but even one or two seats changing hands could prove crucial
Radio France Internationale · Apr 21, 2025 Aerospace CEO sparks debate over France’s green reindustrialisation The head of French aerospace giant Safran has ignited a political row after declaring the company will no longer invest in cities governed by environmentalist majorities.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2025 Labor vows to consider strengthening Australia’s animal welfare body after shocking abattoir revelations Exclusive: Guardian Australia investigation into export abattoirs brings ‘necessary and commonsense’ commitment back to the spotlight
The Conversation · Apr 20, 2025 Election Diary: Coalition makes ‘law-and-order’ pitch, with plan to invest proceeds of drug crime into communities As it seeks to gain some momentum for its campaign, the Coalition on Monday will focus on law and order, announcing $355 million for a National Drug Enforcement and Organised Crime Strike Team to fight the illicit drug trade.