British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting political pressure after poor local election results triggered fresh uncertainty within the ruling Labour Party and intensified speculation over his leadership future. Labour’s disappointing performance in recent local elections has sparked internal criticism, less than two years after Starmer led the party to a strong national victory […]
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Pressure mounts on Starmer after Labour losses
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting political pressure after Labour suffered major setbacks in recent local and regional elections, prompting growing calls within his party for him to consider stepping aside. According to reports, senior cabinet members including Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Foreign Secretary David Lammy have urged Starmer to consider setting […]
Unions reject changes to ICT local government law
Labour unions and civil society organisations have rejected recent amendments to the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) local government law, calling them a direct assault on constitutional rights. The criticism comes ahead of local government elections scheduled for February 15 across Islamabad’s 125 union councils. In a joint statement, the groups said the amendments allow businessmen […]
Haripur by-election heats up as candidates intensify campaigns
HARIPUR: With the NA-18 Haripur by-election scheduled for November 23, candidates have ramped up efforts to win over voters in the largely rural constituency. Corner meetings, door-to-door visits, and individual sessions have become a common sight as nine candidates, including two women, vie for the seat vacated after the disqualification of former opposition leader Omar […]