Local elections mapped: Where Labour is facing a ‘calamity’ and the key seats to watch The governing party could see its worst-ever results on 7 May, experts have warned The Independent UK · Apr 27
Voters contend with ‘dodgy’ data in party leaflets for English local elections Exclusive: Investigation into campaigning materials for local polls in May challenges tactical voting claims The Guardian - UK · Apr 26
Nine in 10 UK voters across parties support right to abortion, poll finds YouGov survey shows cross-party consensus – but that many fear abortion access could be reduced The Guardian - UK · Apr 23
2 ways Congress can improve its standing with Americans ANALYSIS — In a time of bitter partisanship, there’s one thing that brings the country together: hating Congress. But while Capitol Hill is consistently and deeply unpopular, there are at least two specific actions members of Congress could take to improve their standing, if they have the courage. The numbers… Roll Call · Apr 22
Labour and Tories face 'seismic' defeat in London as Polanski's Greens and Farage's Reform surge - new poll The Greens could top the vote share in four boroughs and Reform in three, according to the YouGov survey Evening Standard · Apr 22
Labour on course for worst election result in London in nearly 50 years The Greens and Reform are both set to eat into Labour’s London vote, putting Sir Keir Starmer’s party on course for significant losses in the capital The Independent UK · Apr 22
Slump for Labor in YouGov survey, but not in other federal polls While a federal YouGov poll has Labor’s primary vote down three points to a tie with One Nation, that hasn’t been the case in any other federal poll this week, with Newspoll, Resolve and Morgan all much better for Labor. A Farrer byelection poll has given One Nation’s David Farley… The Conversation · Apr 22
Christianity in the UK is flourishing in immigrant communities – but a US-style Christian nationalism is lurking elsewhere Polling company YouGov has thrown into question claims of a recent upsurge in church attendance among young adults. This has not surprised some experts, who cite evidence for the more conventional story of steep religious decline. If Christianity was once central to British society, that claim remains difficult to sustain… The Conversation · Apr 16
Scottish Greens co-leader Ross Greer: I’m not interested in being First Minister Mr Greer said he would be ‘unbelievably proud’ to serve as deputy to his party co-leader Gillian Mackay. Evening Standard · Apr 15
Scottish Greens co-leader Ross Greer: I’m not interested in being first minister Mr Greer said he would be ‘unbelievably proud’ to serve as deputy to his party co-leader Gillian Mackay. The Independent UK · Apr 15
Reform or Plaid? Whichever way Welsh voters go, the country will be utterly transformed Each party has its own version of nationalism to offer voters in May’s Senedd election: closer ties to England or more independence for Wales, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward The Guardian - UK · Apr 15
Support collapsing for Farage and Reform as Tories close gap, poll shows Polling group More in Common has recorded a five-point drop in support for Reform UK, with Nigel Farage’s personal popularity also in decline The Independent UK · Apr 15
Vance hits rough patch as Iran talks falter, Orbán goes down in Hungary President Donald Trump might have declared Vice President JD Vance did a “good job” in weekend talks that did not produce a peace pact with Iran, but there are scant signs his recent high-profile international setbacks improved his political prospects to be the next commander-in-chief. The lack of a deal… Roll Call · Apr 14
Fresh blow for Labour in new YouGov poll ahead of local elections IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 14
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Labour falls to fourth place in YouGov poll weeks before crunch local elections The YouGov poll puts Reform at the top on 24 per cent, with the Greens in third place just behind the Tories
International Business Times UK · Apr 13 Trump Sparks Alarm Over Mental Health After Lashing Out at Pope Leo, 'Unhinged' Iran Threats The stability of the American presidency is questioned as Trump's recent actions raise concerns about his mental fitness, sparking discussions on the 25th Amendment.
International Business Times UK · Apr 12 'The Magic Is Gone': Trump Got 'USA' Chants at UFC in 2025 — Last Night the Same Miami Crowd Barely Clapped Donald Trump is met with boos at a UFC event in Miami that critics say reflects slipping approval ratings and a shifting mood even among his usual supporters.
Fortune · Apr 11 Former Tesla president reveals the ‘single most important thing’ you can do for your career—it’s a habit Elon Musk and Warren Buffett share too Forget an MBA: The true secret to a successful career starts with picking up that dusty book on your nightstand, according to former Tesla president Jon McNeill.
Bored Panda · Apr 10 63 Posts That Show What Life In America Really Feels Like Right Now Back in the day, America was the superpower the whole world looked up to. Nowadays, it doesn't seem to be doing that great. Here is a compilation of posts that reflect the harsh realities of what it's like living in the U.S. today: unaffordable healthcare, overzealous patriotism, and other things…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8 Greece announces social media ban for under-15s, citing anxiety and sleep problems PM says ban will come into force in January if it is backed by parliament and calls for united action across EU
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…
International Business Times UK · Apr 7 Melania Trump Humiliated: FLOTUS Mocked for 'Struggling' to Read at White House Easter Event Melania Trump faced renewed online mockery after a video of her reading The Runaway Bunny at the White House Easter Egg Roll prompted critics to question her performance and ridicule her accent. The backlash coincided with Donald Trump describing her as a 'movie star' and new polling ranking her again…
The Guardian - US · Apr 6 Can the USMNT and USWNT become ‘America’s favorite sports teams’? Their CEO thinks so JT Batson, the US federation’s chief executive, is hopeful the influx of funds and interest around the home World Cup will transform American soccer
The Independent UK · Apr 5 ‘Hidden helpers’ supporting people struggling to manage their finances digitally Many financial helpers are doing so without any formal authority and help is often based on trust, according to a report.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 5 There is no revival of Christianity in Britain Letter: Andrew Copson of Humanists UK says we must recognise non-religious people as a community with a positive, ethical worldview that deserves equal standing in the public square