Will Rishi Sunak Be Crushed by the May 2 Local Elections
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Rishi Sunak’s political fate hangs on results of local elections
Conservative MPs await voters’ verdict in more than 2,600 council seats and eleven mayoralties in England and WalesFinancial Times - World -
Sunak’s political fate hangs on results of local elections
Conservative MPs await voters’ verdict in more than 2,600 council seats and 11 mayoralties in England and WalesFinancial Times - Business -
Will Tories dump Rishi Sunak if election results worse than expected?
There are few policy reasons to change leader, so lack of campaigning nous of PM who ‘can’t do human’ may be only argument. With just two days to go before a knife-edge election in Rishi Sunak’s own back yard, it was the shadow chancellor, Rachel ...The Guardian - World -
Pensions and tax dominate PMQs as leaders eye local elections
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer clash in the Commons on the last day of campaigning before polls in England and Wales.BBC News - Top stories -
Tory candidates distance themselves from Sunak ahead of local elections
Mayoral and council hopefuls in UK opt for different colours on campaign material and avoid references to partyFinancial Times - World -
Tory candidates distance themselves from Sunak ahead of local elections
Mayoral and council hopefuls in UK opt for different colours on campaign material and avoid references to partyFinancial Times - Business -
Tory candidates distance themselves from Sunak ahead of local elections
Mayoral and council hopefuls in UK opt for different colours on campaign material and avoid references to partyFinancial Times - Business -
Scotland’s SNP government wins no confidence vote called by Labour – as it happened
Scottish government wins vote by 70 votes to 58, with no abstentions after debate where Humza Yousaf defended government’s record. Labour has accused Kemi Badenoch, the business secretary, of championing single-sex spaces as part of a “culture ...The Guardian - World -
Donation to Welsh first minister should be probed, says Rishi Sunak
But motions criticising Vaughan Gething are defeated in the Cardiff SeneddFinancial Times - Business -
Donation to Welsh first minister should be probed, says Rishi Sunak
But motions criticising Vaughan Gething are defeated in the Cardiff SeneddFinancial Times - World -
U.K. Local Elections, Explained
Voters choose local officials in England and Wales this week. Their verdicts could be an important clue to the shape of Britain’s looming general election.The New York Times - World - United Kingdom -
Local elections 2024: Is there an election in my area?
Use our lookup to see if there is an election in your area and who you can vote for on 2 MayBBC News - Top stories -
Councils to watch in the 2024 local elections
Where might the main political parties make gains and losses in the local elections on 2 May?BBC News - Top stories -
Chris Mason: What to watch out for in local polls
The BBC's political editor breaks down what this week's local elections will mean for national politics.BBC News - Top stories -
Voting under way as polls open for local elections
Voters in parts of England are casting ballots to elect councillors, mayors and police commissioners.BBC News - Top stories - US Open -
Curtice: All eyes on Tory performance at the local elections
The polls are the last big test of the Westminster government's popularity before the next election.BBC News - Top stories -
‘What will change?’: council funding woes loom over UK local elections
Dwindling funds fuel disenchantment in cash-strapped West Midlands borough of DudleyFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
38 percent of local election officials report threats, harassment or abuse: Poll
Nearly 4 in 10 local election officials experienced threats, harassment or abuse while on the job, according to a new poll. In the survey, published Wednesday by the Brennan Center for Justice, 38 percent of local election workers reported ...The Hill - Politics -
U.K. Conservatives Hold Their Breath: How Bad Will Local Elections Be?
Voters in England and Wales will choose local officials on Thursday. The results could demonstrate whether the governing party’s dire poll ratings are reliable, analysts say.The New York Times - World -
What is at stake in UK local voting ahead of a looming general election
Millions of voters in England and Wales will cast their ballots in an array of local electionsABC News - World - United Kingdom -
What is at stake in UK local voting ahead of a looming general election
Millions of voters in England and Wales will cast their ballots in an array of local electionsABC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
What is at stake in U.K. local voting ahead of a looming national election
Millions of voters in England and Wales will cast their ballots on Thursday in an array of local elections that will be the last big test before a U.K. general election that all indicators show will see the Conservative Party ousted from power ...NBC News - Top stories -
U.K. Conservatives Hold Their Breath: How Bad Will Local Elections Be?
Voters in England and Wales will choose local officials on Thursday. The results could demonstrate whether the governing party’s dire poll ratings are reliable, analysts say.The New York Times - Top stories -
Teamsters Canada Says Strikes at CN Railway, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Could Begin May 22
OTTAWA–The union representing over 9,000 workers at Canada’s two biggest railroads said nearly all of its members voted in favor of going on strike as early as May 22, which could cause extensive disruptions across North American logistics networks.The Wall Street Journal - World - Canada -
Fed Says Inflation Progress Has Stalled, Extends Wait-and-See Rate Stance
U.S. central bank officials also approved a plan to slow the continuing reduction of their $7.4 trillion asset portfolio.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Arizona Legislature Votes to Repeal State's Ban on Virtually All Abortions
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs is promising to sign the measure overturning the restrictions, but they could be in place for a few months this summer.The Wall Street Journal - World - Abortion -
S&P 500 Slips After Fed Keeps Rates Steady
Treasury yields inched down but are still up sharply for the year.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Transcript: Fed Chief Jerome Powell's Postmeeting Press Conference
The Fed chair discussed the central bank’s decision to hold interest rates steady as inflation remains stubbornly high, during a press conference Wednesday after the Fed’s latest policy meeting.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
'Angelica Kauffman' Review: A Reframing at the Royal Academy
The 18th-century artist receives a retrospective in London that extols her overly theatrical history paintings, but her intimate, lesser-known portraits prove more revelatory.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Narcan-Maker Emergent BioSolutions to Cut 300 Jobs, Close Facilities
Emergent BioSolutions is closing several manufacturing facilities and cutting hundreds of jobs as part of a restructuring as the company narrows its focus on products, including Narcan nasal spray.The Wall Street Journal - World -
First-Quarter Exits Boost Carlyle Distributable Earnings, But Revenue Falls
The firm saw one of its flagship funds become ineligible, at least temporarily, for carried interest.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Almost 40% of local election officials surveyed report threats or abuse, says a new report
Almost 40% of local election officials surveyed report threats or abuse and 54% worry about the safety of colleagues, says a new report by the Brennan Center.NBC News - Top stories -
Almost 40% of local election officials surveyed report threats or abuse, says a new report
Almost 40% of local election officials surveyed report threats or abuse and 54% worry about the safety of colleagues, says a new report by the Brennan Center.NBC News - Politics -
Chelsea vs. Tottenham prediction, odds, start time: 2024 Premier League picks, best bets for May 2
Martin Green has locked in his English Premier League picks, predictions, and best bets for Thursday's Tottenham vs. Chelsea matchCBS Sports - Sports - Premier League -
High Fed Rates Are Not Crushing Growth. Wealthier People Help Explain Why.
High rates usually pull down asset prices and hurt the housing market. Those channels are muted now, possibly making policy slower to work.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
South Korea's parliament approves independent investigation of the devastating 2022 Halloween crush
South Korea’s parliament has approved legislation mandating a new, independent investigation into the 2022 Halloween crush in Seoul that killed 159 peopleABC News - World - South Korea -
South Korea's parliament approves independent investigation of the devastating 2022 Halloween crush
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Local electioncast 2024
Voters head to the polls on Thursday.BBC News - Top stories -
Dance duo Justice just crushed Coachella. Eight years between albums, 'We don't like to be too exposed.'
Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay of French dance duo Justice came back to crush Coachella before the release of the band's new album "Hyperdrama."Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Local polls to open in England and Wales
Voters are to cast their ballots for local councillors, mayors and police and crime commissioners.BBC News - Top stories