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Rahm Emanuel warns DSA agenda doesn’t play well outside ‘upper west side of Manhattan’
Rahm Emanuel, the former White House chief of staff under President Barack Obama, has warned that the agenda promoted by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) fails to resonate with voters beyond a narrow, liberal-leaning demographic. Speaking on CNN on Monday, he argued that policies favoured by democratic socialist candidates are out of step with…
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The cut-through tactics that have given Burnham his edge
Andy Burnham has taken over as prime minister with a burst of populist gestures and policy announcements, and early polling suggests it is working: Professor Sir John Curtice records a six-point boost for Labour since Sir Keir Starmer was replaced. This matters because it has reopened a political contest many assumed was already lost to…
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Just 1 in 3 support Iran war: Survey
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that only one in three Americans support the US war in Iran, the lowest level recorded since the conflict began five months ago. The result highlights public concern over the war’s purpose and costs, creating a political challenge for President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections. Sixty-nine…
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Ex-Biden campaign manager says there’s ‘no saving’ DNC Chair Ken Martin after inside reports
DNC Chair Ken Martin is facing intensifying criticism after reports of internal Democratic Party dysfunction, with Rufus Gifford, a former deputy campaign manager for Joe Biden, saying on Monday that there is “no saving” his position. The comments follow a New York Times report highlighting infighting, fundraising shortfalls and broader concerns about Democratic leadership, adding…
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Trump dealt major blow in explosive $10B BBC lawsuit… as he’s ordered to turn over secret financial records
Donald Trump has suffered a setback in his $10 billion (£7.9 billion) lawsuit against the BBC, after a court ordered him to hand over financial records he had sought to keep private. The ruling forces disclosure of material Trump’s legal team had resisted releasing, marking a win for the BBC’s defence in one of the…
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Voices: Is Andy Burnham’s opening blitz of policies enough to keep Labour ahead of Reform?
Andy Burnham, who became prime minister on 20 July, has launched a rapid series of policy announcements in his first week in Downing Street, and early polling suggests it may be shifting public opinion in Labour’s favour. A Survation poll published on Tuesday put Labour ahead on 26 per cent, up one point, with Nigel…
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‘Burnham bounce’ takes Labour top of polls as party set for landslide victory in Manchester
Andy Burnham’s Labour has surged to the top of three national opinion polls just days before a Manchester mayoral by-election expected to deliver a landslide win, marking a sharp reversal for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. The shift, dubbed the “Burnham bounce”, ends Reform’s run of more than 300 consecutive poll leads since April 2025 and…
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Marmite and Dove owner Unilever warns of price rises due to growing costs
Unilever, the owner of Marmite, Dove and Hellmann’s, has warned that it will push through further price rises in the coming months as it seeks to recoup rising costs. The Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant said a slowdown in price increases during the second quarter was due to temporary factors, including World Cup-related discounts and efforts…
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Soros network rebuilds progressive prosecutor push after string of election losses
Campaign finance records show that political action committees linked to the Soros family have received more than $1 million this election cycle, signalling a renewed push to elect progressive prosecutors after a series of setbacks for that movement at the ballot box in recent years. The funding indicates that the network, long associated with backing…
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Trump, Thune clash over canceling August recess to debate SAVE America Act
President Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the August recess until the Senate passes the SAVE America Act, escalating their dispute over the stalled voting legislation. Thune resisted the demand, saying supporters must show a realistic route to success before senators remain in Washington, highlighting a widening tactical divide within the Republican…