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Western Australia was Anthony Albanese’s electoral fortress… One Nation has just blown a hole in its outer wall: PETER VAN ONSELEN
One Nation has scored a major upset in the Western Australian state by-election for Secret Harbour, a seat that had been considered safe Labor territory in Perth’s outer mortgage belt. The result follows a similarly striking win in the federal seat of Farrer earlier this year, suggesting One Nation’s appeal now extends well beyond its…
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One Nation claims historic by-election win in Western Australia
One Nation has won its first lower house seat in Western Australia after candidate Luke Herdegen defeated Labor’s Georgia Tree in the Secret Harbour by-election. The result is a historic breakthrough for Pauline Hanson’s party, marking its first-ever seat in the WA Legislative Assembly and signalling growing momentum for the party in state and territory…
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Healey explores bank and energy windfall taxes ahead of Budget
Chancellor John Healey is reportedly weighing windfall taxes on banks and oil companies as part of his first Budget, as he seeks ways to plug a shortfall in public finances without raising taxes on the general public. According to a report by The Telegraph, the measures are being considered to close a £4.7bn gap and…
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Dems face uphill battle in challenge to Georgia Congressional map under new SCOTUS rules
A federal appeals court has revived Georgia’s legal fight over its 2021 Congressional and state legislative maps, sending the case back to a lower court for reconsideration under a tougher new standard set by the Supreme Court. The Eleventh Circuit vacated a previous ruling that had struck down the maps as discriminatory against Black voters,…
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Ex-defence ministers accuse John Healey of endangering the country’s security over his U-turn on plans to raise military funds
Chancellor John Healey has been accused by two former Conservative defence secretaries of jeopardising national security after abandoning plans to raise defence spending, plans he himself had demanded when he resigned as Defence Secretary in June. Sir Gavin Williamson and Dame Penny Mordaunt both criticised the U-turn, with Williamson suggesting Healey’s earlier resignation was driven…
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‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ Sparks Calls For Theater Boycott, Trailer Slammed Over Racist Stereotypes
A new trailer for Sacha Baron Cohen’s sequel “Ali G: Who Iz I?” has prompted an online campaign urging cinema chains to refuse to screen the film, with critics arguing the character perpetuates racist stereotypes of Jamaican men. The row centres on the film’s marketing, which leans into the character’s controversial history rather than addressing…
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Women who lose out to transgender rivals at Parkrun demand competitors born male are barred from female race
A campaign group is urging parkrun to prevent transgender women from registering in the female category, arguing that competitors born male may have physical advantages and that the policy is unfair to women and girls. The dispute matters because parkrun is a large nationwide community event, while prominent athletes and campaigners are also threatening legal…
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James Carville predicts a 2028 ‘reckoning’ as socialist candidates eye the Democratic ticket
Democratic strategist James Carville has predicted that the party faces an ideological “reckoning” during its 2028 presidential primary, as candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) gain ground within the party. Speaking on “Saturday in America”, Carville argued that despite the DSA’s rising visibility, Democratic voters will not ultimately select a nominee closely…
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Kemi Badenoch demands talks with the civil service to plan for government – as speculation Andy Burnham could call an early election grows
Kemi Badenoch has asked the Cabinet Secretary, Antonia Romeo, to begin formal pre-election discussions with the Conservative Party, arguing that civil servants should prepare for major Conservative policy changes in case Andy Burnham calls an early general election and Labour loses. The request is notable because such access talks normally begin 12 to 16 months…
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How guaranteed income advocates strive to turn cash assistance into policy after COVID-relief funds dried up
Advocates of guaranteed income are seeking to make pandemic-era cash assistance schemes permanent as federal COVID-19 relief money runs out. Their argument is that unrestricted payments can help people navigate disruptive life events, while local authorities face pressure to find new funding sources for pilot programmes. The issue matters because more than 100 US municipalities…