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The far-right riots engulfing Britain are an enormous test of this government’s authority
5 months, 1 week ago

The far-right riots engulfing Britain are an enormous test of this government’s authority

The Independent  

Here was the firm voice of leadership that the country has arguably missed for too long. Sir Keir Starmer used the full authority of his office to give a statement, in person, from Downing Street, on a Sunday afternoon, utterly condemning what he called the “far-right thuggery” behind the violence of recent days and pledging that those involved would face …

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His leadership in doubt, Newsom faces biggest challenge of his political life with possible recall
3 years, 11 months ago

His leadership in doubt, Newsom faces biggest challenge of his political life with possible recall

LA Times  

After weeks of subsisting on a diet of bitter criticism over COVID-19 vaccine distribution problems, sudden changes to regional reopenings and a lack of statewide action to get kids back in classrooms, Gov. “He hasn’t been able to get out in front of it, but he has to do it.” California Newsom approval plummeting with a third of voters support …

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Israel: Netanyahu rival bolts to launch leadership challenge
4 years, 1 month ago

Israel: Netanyahu rival bolts to launch leadership challenge

Al Jazeera  

Gideon Saar, the leading rival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu inside the governing Likud party, announced on Tuesday he was breaking away to form a new political party ahead of elections expected early next year. Saar said he could not serve under Netanyahu any longer and would seek the prime minister’s post himself as the head of a new party. …

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Pro-Brexit Conservatives struggling to gather support for Theresa May leadership challenge
6 years, 1 month ago

Pro-Brexit Conservatives struggling to gather support for Theresa May leadership challenge

The Independent  

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Brexit: Theresa May vows to resist leadership challenge over deal to leave European Union
6 years, 2 months ago

Brexit: Theresa May vows to resist leadership challenge over deal to leave European Union

ABC  

British Prime Minister Theresa May is fighting for her political life, with the announcement of her draft Brexit deal unleashing a fiery fallout. Key points: Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab's resignation deals a blow to Theresa May Colleagues Esther McVey, Suella Braverman, Shailesh Vara, Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Ranil Jayawardena also resign Ms May is now battling to save the Brexit deal …

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Australian prime minister wins leadership challenge
6 years, 4 months ago

Australian prime minister wins leadership challenge

Firstpost  

By Colin Packham SYDNEY - Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull survived a leadership challenge by Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton on Tuesday, a government official said, which came after weeks of speculation and falling opinion poll ratings. Turnbull won the vote for the leadership of the Liberal Party, the senior party in the centre-right government coalition, over Dutton by 48 …

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Australia’s Malcolm Turnbull survives leadership challenge – for now
6 years, 4 months ago

Australia’s Malcolm Turnbull survives leadership challenge – for now

CNN  

CNN — Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has narrowly survived a leadership challenge, facing down a conservative uprising in his party’s ranks over climate change policy. Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton, a high-profile member of the party’s conservative faction, put his hand up but was defeated by Turnbull 48 to 35. Australia's Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton speaks at …

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