‘Good day for democracy’ – Joe Biden President Joe Biden says the US midterm results are a win for the Democrats, noting the expected “red wave” – a Republican sweep of the House and Senate – didn’t happen. He says: “Democracy been tested in recent years but with their votes, the American people have spoken.” He hails the US midterm vote as a “good day for democracy”. “The American people have spoken and have proven…
Elon Musk’s foreign links US president Biden raises national security concerns over Elon Musk’s foreign links. Elon Musk has financial and commercial ties to China and Saudi Arabia amongst other countries. Elon Musk has financial and commercial ties to China and Saudi Arabia amongst other countries. President Biden addresses the country: President Biden called the midterms a “good day for America,” noting that the “giant red wave” that was predicted didn’t happen and that it’s…
The race in Arizona has tightened The race in Arizona has tightened in the 24 hours since polls closed and there are still more than 400,000 votes to count. Follow Live reporting on Twitter As we always knew there would be. On the eve of the election, the organizers said by Friday they would have counted 95-99% of the votes and they are still on course to do that. Democratic Senator Mark Kelly is maintaining…
This year, many supermarkets have also given a nod to the cost of living crisis in their Christmas adverts this year. This year, many supermarkets have also given a nod to the cost of living crisis in their Christmas adverts this year.
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy begins canvassing as he officially declared his intention to run for Speaker of the House House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy begins canvassing and declared his intention to run for Speaker of the House on Wednesday. President Joe Biden spoke by phone this evening with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, according to the media pool. The White House offered no other details on the call. Biden said earlier Wednesday he planned…
Joe Biden 2024 Presidency run On April 25, 2019, Joe Biden announced his candidacy for President of the United States. Biden raises national security concerns over Elon Musk’s foreign links On April 25, 2019, Joe Biden announced his candidacy for President of the United States. President Biden addresses the country: President Biden called the midterms a “good day for America,” noting that the “giant red wave” that was predicted didn’t happen and that it’s…
Who made history in the 2022 US midterm elections? As results roll in, history is being made in the US – here’s a breakdown of the candidates.
Predicted – Rep. Santos flips New York House seat Republican George Santos defeats Democrat Robert Zimmerman, flipping #newyork House seat. Here’s a look at other projected winners in key races
Dem. Tony Evers defeats Rep. Tim Michels Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, the Democratic incumbent, has defeated Republican Tim Michels in toss-up contest.
US midterms 2022: Florida – Marco Rubio defeats Val Demings In #Florida, the Fox News Decision Desk can project Republican Senator Marco Rubio has defeated Democratic Rep Val Demings.
How many election deniers have been elected? According to the BBC – at least 70 election deniers have so far won Congressional or state-wide seats and the number is likely to rise significantly. The BBC found 179 candidates for top seats have fully and publicly denied the 2020 presidential election results. Many of them are heavily favoured in their districts or states even if their races haven’t yet been officially called. House of Representative’s winners…
US midterms: Huge win for DeSantis in Florida Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, 44, won his re-election bid in a nearly 20-percentage-point landslide against Democratic challenger Charlie Crist in a victory he described as a “win for the ages”. In his initial campaign to become governor in 2018, by comparison, he won by less than a single percentage point. Some have speculated that the win by a candidate some have referred to as “Trump 2.0” will set him…
Midterms 2022: What can we take away from this election? It’s been a strange midterm election. Democrats see it as a victory, despite being on course to lose control of the House, as they haven’t suffered as badly as many had expected – and polls had predicted. Republicans were expecting a massive red wave due to Joe Biden’s negative approval ratings and the struggling US economy. But it just hasn’t happened. Republicans will still be…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Wednesday’s front pages report on the resignation of Sir Gavin Williamson from the Rishi Sunak cabinet. He quit as more claims of bullying and reports of “immoral” behaviour emerged. The former health secretary Matt Hancock is set to enter I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! As Olivia Attwood quits also features on several front pages. The government looks set to protect the pension triple lock is…
The Independent – Williamson quits as bullying claims mount Summary of the front page The Independent leads on Gavin Williamson’s resignation. The paper says Rishi Sunak did not know “any specific allegations” against ousted minister Sir Gavin Williamson, an ally insisted as the Prime Minister faces questions about his judgment. Education Secretary Gillian Keegan argued Sir Gavin “acted quickly” in resigning from the Cabinet after just a fortnight in office as he was subject to…
Daily Express – Your 300,000 voices have been heard Summary of the front page The pensions triple lock is likely to be kept in the autumn statement next week, the Daily Express reports. It means a state pension must rise by whichever of the following is highest: average earnings, inflation or 2.5%. Rishi Sunak is expected to stick by the Tory manifesto promise to inflation-proof state pension rises in next week’s Autumn Budget. The Prime…
Metro – He’s in and he’s out Summary of the front page The Metro – He’s in and he’s out Metro says former health secretary Matt Hancock has “swung into the jungle” – just as Sir Gavin Williamson resigned from the government. All eyes will be on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2022 tonight as Matt Hancock and Seann Walsh make their highly-anticipated debuts on the show. Ahead of their entrances into…
The Guardian – Williamson quits over claims he bullied staff Summary of the front page The Guardian – Williamson quits over claims he bullied staff The Guardian leads with the resignation of Sir Gavin Williamson, and a picture of the now former minister walking down Whitehall. Gavin Williamson dramatically quit Rishi Sunak’s cabinet on Tuesday night after the Guardian revealed claims that he told a senior civil servant to “slit your throat” while he was…
The Daily Mirror – Rumble in the jungle Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror – Rumble in the jungle The Daily Mirror reckons Matt Hancock faces a pandemic “grilling” from “furious campmates” when he finally enters the jungle in I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
The Sun – Covid rules sent Olivia packing Summary of the front page The Sun – Covid rules sent Olivia packing Olivia Attwood was forced to quit I’m a Celebrity because of the show’s strict COVID rules, according to The Sun. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
PMQs live – Rishi Sunak to face a grilling after Gavin Williamson scandals Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to face a grilling from MPs today – at this week’s Prime Minister’s Questions. The PM faces his third PMQs session where Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is set to question him on the allegations around Gavin Williamson and his eventual resignation from Cabinet. The PM has returned from the COP27 summit in Egypt where he…
Gavin Williamson resigns after more bullying claims, PM’s leadership questioned PM Rishi Sunak is facing questions about his judgement following Gavin Williamson’s resignation amid fresh bullying claims. The PM will face MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions – he is expected to be asked when he learned the full allegations against Williamson. Williamson is accused of being abusive and bullying behaviour towards MPs and civil servants. He denies any wrongdoing. Labour have used the allegations against…
UK military Afghan operations killed at least 64 children The UK government has paid out for the deaths of at least 64 children – four times more Afghan children than it had previously admitted to. The government have paid compensation payments for the 64 kids – rather than the 16 children they’ve publicly acknowledged. All the children were killed in fighting involving UK forces between 2006 and 2014. Airstrikes and being caught in the crossfire…
Italy unearths 24 bronze statues from Ancient Rome Archaeologists have unearthed 24 well-preserved bronze statues in Tuscany, Italy – believed to be from ancient Roman times. The statues were discovered under the muddy ruins of an ancient bathhouse in San Casciano dei Bagni, a hilltop town in the Siena province – about 100 miles north of Rome. The figures depicting Hygieia, Apollo and other Greco-Roman gods are believed to be around 2,300 years old. One…
Beth Mead named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2022 England star Beth Mead, who plays for Arsenal, has been voted BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2022. Mead played a huge role in England’s Euros glory over the summer – she won the Golden Boot and the Player of the Tournament award. The 27-year-old was also runner-up in the 2022 Ballon d’Or. “I don’t think I’ve quite processed it yet. It’s a huge honour…
