Tag: by-election
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Starmer frames Gorton and Denton byelection as referendum on ‘true patriotism’ with Labour backing local candidate
Starmer rails against division as Labour backs a local candidate in Gorton and Denton Keir Starmer has framed the upcoming byelection in Gorton and Denton as a crucial test of what he calls “true patriotism” in UK politics. Speaking during a stop in Japan, the Labour leader argued that the party is the only one…
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Labour NEC blocks Andy Burnham’s bid to stand in Gorton and Denton by-election
Overview: Burnham’s bid halted by Labour’s ruling body Andy Burnham, the long-serving directly elected mayor of Greater Manchester, has been blocked from standing as a Labour candidate in the upcoming parliamentary by-election for the Gorton and Denton seat. The decision was handed down by Labour’s national ruling body, the National Executive Committee (NEC), which oversees…
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Isiolo South by-election: Jubilee endorses ex-MP’s daughter amid UDA endorsement of her brother
Background to the Isiolo South by-election The Isiolo South constituency is bracing for a high-stakes by-election following the passing of its former Member of Parliament, Mohamed Tubi. After a period of political maneuvering and realignment, the race has drawn two prominent family-linked candidates into a contested political arena that reflects broader dynamics within Kenya’s ruling…
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Isiolo South by-election: Jubilee backs Bina Tubi candidate
Overview: Jubilee endorses Bina Tubi in Isiolo South The Jubilee Party has formally endorsed Bina Tubi, the daughter of the late Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tubi, as its candidate for the upcoming by-election. The move comes just weeks after the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) indicated support for her brother, Tubi Mohamed Tubi, signaling a family-centered…
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A Lawyer’s Calculated Gamble in Kinabatangan
Kinabatangan’s By-Election: A Lawyer Steps Into the Ring In Kinabatangan, a parliamentary by-election has drawn a lawyer into a political arena he once watched from the sidelines. Goldam Hamid Salangah, 40, a Manila-trained legal mind now based in the district, entered the nomination centre with a mix of nerves and resolve. His decision to contest…
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A Lawyer’s Calculated Gamble in Kinabatangan
Introduction: A Nervous Entrance at the Nomination Centre In Kinabatangan, a parliamentary by-election has turned into more than a political ritual. A 40-year-old lawyer, Goldam Hamid Salangah, stepped into the nomination centre with a mix of resolve and nerves, fully aware that the odds are stacked against him. His calculated gamble reflects a broader tension…
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Freeland Resignation: What It Means for Canada’s Liberal Government
Introduction: A pivotal moment in Canada’s House of Commons Former cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland announced she will vacate her seat in the House of Commons this Friday, a move that ripples through an already fluid political landscape. With the Liberal government hovering near a majority, Freeland’s departure creates a temporary one-seat deficit and raises questions…
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Freeland resignation shakes up fluid situation in House of Commons
Freeland’s Resignation Redraws a Delicate Balance Canada’s political landscape is again in flux as former cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland formally resigns her seat in the House of Commons. The Liberal government, already operating with a razor-thin margin, faces a temporary deficit of one seat as she departs on Friday. The move, announced after a turbulent…
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Kinabatangan by-election: BN names Naim Kurniawan as candidate
BN Announces Kinabatangan By-Election Candidate Barisan Nasional (BN) has named Naim Kurniawan, the son of the late Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, as its parliamentary candidate for the Kinabatangan by-election. The announcement, confirmed by Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan, marks a pivotal moment for BN in Sabah’s eastern district as it…
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Kindiki Camps in Mbeere Ahead of Thursday’s Polls to Solidify Support
Kicking off a final push in Mbeere North Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has kept his promise to remain on the ground in Mbeere North, even as the general campaign cycle winds down ahead of Thursday’s by-election. His decision to camp in the constituency signals a hands-on approach and a commitment to a strong showing for…