Hanson lines up candidate to sniff out by-election win One Nation candidate Luke Herdegen has defended himself as an ideal MP, despite admitting to drug use, saying he shared his story to inspire people. AAP · Jul 21
Andy Burnham becomes prime minister after Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street for the last time After being named leader of the Labour party, Andy Burnham has officially become prime minister of the UK. That many people considered this day an inevitability doesn’t make it any less momentous. The Conversation · Jul 20
Newspoll has right-wing parties rebounding from a slump three weeks ago Three weeks ago, the Newspoll taken in the week after Pauline Hanson’s June 17 National Press Club address had the combined vote for One Nation and the Coalition down three points and the combined vote for Labor and the Greens up five points. The Conversation · Jul 19
Burnham-led Labour could damage Green Party’s poll surge, experts say New prime minister will try to woo voters who have ‘stopped listening to Keir Starmer’ The Independent UK · Jul 19
Being transgender is not the most interesting thing about me, says Green MSP A SCOTTISH Green MSP has said being transgender has “never been the most interesting thing about my life”, as she described facing… The National (Scotland) · Jul 19
Inside Burnham’s roundabout route to No 10, according to those who know him best IN FOCUS: Hearing from allies of incoming prime minister Andy Burnham, Dan Haygarth tracks the year that saw the mayor of Greater Manchester set his sights on Number 10 The Independent UK · Jul 18
New British PM faces long list of challenges LONDON - Andy Burnham, who is set to become Britain’s prime minister Monday, will face a roster of challenges when he steps into the office as the UK’s seventh leader in a decade. Bangkok Post · Jul 18
Green east London council introduces mandatory 'trans inclusion' training for all staff The council said it would ‘ensure that trans awareness and inclusion form part of mandatory equalities training for all staff and elected members’ Evening Standard · Jul 18
'Ungovernable': voters lament constant state of crisis A landmark censure of a premier has raised fears of more political tumult but all Tasmanian parties say they aren't keen for a third election in as many years. AAP · Jul 17
'We're well placed': cool climate capital eyes its place in national data centre plan Construction halt unnecessary while the ACT leads on data centre standards. The Canberra Times · Jul 17
The ghosts of Downing Street past may have some advice for Andy Burnham The incoming PM has made a strong start – but there are several traps he needs to avoid. Brown, Blair and even Thatcher can show the way, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland The Guardian - UK · Jul 17
Burnham too influenced by ‘vested interests’ to offer change, Polanski says Exclusive: Green party launches pushback against idea that next PM will have more left-leaning agenda than Starmer The Guardian - UK · Jul 16
One Nation’s economic thought bubbles have little substance – except for one The idea of a people’s bank has been long floated by the Greens. Anything that reduces the oligopoly power of the big four banks is a good thing The Guardian - AU · Jul 15
Bristol declared ‘city of harm reduction’ as Greens seek less punitive drug policy Councillors pass motion that paves way to setting up drugs-consumption facility where users can be helped and treated The Guardian - UK · Jul 15
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15 Green-led council plans to ban cooperation with Home Office on immigration raids Exclusive: Lewisham council’s move marks first step in Greens’ plan to create a corridor of sanctuary boroughs across London
The Guardian - AU · Jul 15 Alleged illegal donations by Catholic Schools NSW to Liberals raise questions over use of taxpayer funds Catholic Schools NSW’s alleged donations to Liberal party show the need to ensure public money is spent for approved purposes, expert says
Evening Standard · Jul 14 Four terms for Sadiq Khan? How London is split over Mayor being in power for 16 years Revealed: The section of London society that doesn’t want Sir Sadiq Khan to win a fourth term
The Conversation · Jul 13 Mixed bag for One Nation in latest polls as voters show wariness around some policies The three new federal polls show mixed results – but some good news – for One Nation following a polling slump in response to Pauline Hanson’s June 17 National Press Club address. This is particularly marked in Morgan, where One Nation gained 5.5 points to 28% after dropping nine points…
AAP · Jul 13 Greens the 'big winners' in Victoria electoral tweak The 10 parties represented in Victoria's upper house could be halved in number under a government plan to reform voting practices.
Evening Standard · Jul 13 Sadiq Khan 'on course' to win fourth term as Mayor of London despite Greens surge Exclusive: Sir Sadiq would be re-elected to City Hall in 2028 after second preference votes are transferred, according to a new poll
The Guardian - AU · Jul 12 Morning Mail: Excess aged care fees under scrutiny; US and Iran contest control of Hormuz; Jannik Sinner wins Wimbledon Many aged care residents are being charged for services they can’t use or understand, prompting an investigation from the regulator
The Guardian - AU · Jul 11 As One Nation surges in the polls, why are the Greens being left behind? Experts believe ‘Greens voters and One Nation voters have similar concerns’ and the party must capitalise on the emerging anti-establishment mood
Newcastle Herald · Jul 11 Was this the round that changed the Hunter Rugby premiership race Greens fall, Blacks survive in weekend of thrillers
Evening Standard · Jul 10 Binface to Loonies: All the fringe candidates fighting Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election A record 34 candidates are running in the vote on August 13, including 20 independents and a number of joke contenders
Evening Standard · Jul 10 'Burnham bounce' in London could stop so many voters deserting Labour to the Greens and Lib Dems Exclusive: One in four Green and Lib Dem voters in London say they are more likely to vote Labour with Burnham as leader, according to new poll