Politics

Former management candidate for the SNP, Ash Regan, has stop the occasion to affix the Alba Party - changing into its first MSP.Ms Regan, who received simply over 11% of the vote within the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon earlier this yr, stated the SNP has "lost its focus on independence". Ms Regan stated she couldn't "continue to be part of a party that has drifted from its path and its commitment to achieving independence as a matter of urgency"."Sadly, it has become increasingly clear that the SNP has lost its focus on independence, the very foundation of its existence," she added.Former SNP chief Alex Salmond, who arrange Alba, stated he was "delighted" to welcome Ms Regan, who's the MSP for Edinburgh Eastern. He stated: "Her commitment to the cause of Scottish independe...

Minnesota Rep. Dean Philips on Friday launched his upstart problem towards President Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination, saying it’s “time for the torch to be passed to a new generation of American leaders.” ...

Conservative MP Crispin Blunt says he has been arrested on suspicion of rape and possession of managed substances.In a press release on X, the Reigate MP stated: "It has been reported that an MP was arrested yesterday in connection with an allegation of rape."I'm confirming that MP was me. The reality of the arrest requires a proper notification of the Speaker after which my chief whip."I have now been interviewed twice in connection with this incident, the first time three weeks ago, when I initially reported my concern over extortion. The second time was earlier this morning under caution following arrest."The arrest was pointless as I stay able to co-operate absolutely with the investigation that I'm assured will finish with out cost."He added: "I don't intend to say somet...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state college system have instructed campuses to deactivate chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine, citing the state’s ban on offering assist to international terrorists. ...

A former Tory MP did not declare the place he obtained £39,000 in political donations from, a crown courtroom jury has heard.David Mackintosh, who represented Northampton South between 2015 and 2017, is alleged to have accepted three donations of £10,000 and 6 of £1,500 that have been made in an allegedly "underhand way", Warwick Crown Court was advised on Tuesday. Mr Mackintosh, the previous lead of Northampton Borough Council, is standing trial alongside property developer Howard Grossman, who's accused of utilizing third events to hide the supply of the 9 separate donations to the Northampton South Conservative Association.Mr Mackintosh and Mr Grossman each deny two counts of failing to make sure particulars have been supplied in relation to political donations throughout ...

The House Homeland Security Committee has opened an investigation into how the Department of Homeland Security got here to rent a girl who beforehand labored for a terrorist group and who espouses virulently anti-Israel views. ...

Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard information you thru the week's massive moments in British politics - with their evaluation and predictions. It's been a 12 months since Rishi Sunak took over from Liz Truss in Number 10. But following two by-election defeats final week, Downing Street would not appear to be within the temper for a celebration. Could we see one other Rishi reset?The prime minister returned from Israel this week, the place he met with leaders to debate the struggle with Hamas and humanitarian disaster in Gaza.Former diplomat Tom Fletcher, who was the British ambassador to Lebanon from 2011 till 2015, joins Jack and Sam to share insights into how you can take care of a world disaster. He additionally talks concerning the conversations former d...

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer has formally launched his bid for Speaker of the House after floating a run for the gavel with allies and colleagues Friday.  ...

Rishi Sunak has defended the Conservatives after two by-election losses, claiming mid-term polls are "always difficult" and "local factors" have been at play.The celebration misplaced its seats in each Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire within the early hours of Friday morning, as Labour overturned two big Conservative majorities to deal a double blow to the federal government. Politics stay: Leaked WhatsApp messages reveal Tory dismayLabour chief Sir Keir Starmer mentioned the outcomes confirmed his celebration might "now win anywhere" and that former Tory voters have been switching allegiances on the poll field.But the prime minister insisted the "context" was all the things, telling broadcasters: "Obviously [these were] disappointing outcomes and never least as a result of our ...

President Biden landed safely in Washington early Thursday after visiting Israel to indicate solidarity with the Middle East ally that was raided by Hamas and has was a struggle zone. ...