Emotional Starmer quits as Burnham favoured to be UK PM
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will resign, forced out by his own party, as Labour MPs consider replacing him with former mayor Andy Burnham.
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Colombian right-wing candidate wins presidential poll
The Donald Trump endorsed right-wing candidate in Colombia's presidential race has scored a narrow victory over his leftist rival.
UK’s Keir Starmer heeds calls to step down as PM
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has bowed to mounting pressure, announcing his resignation and clearing the way for leadership rival Andy Burnham to take power.
UK’s Starmer vows to fight after rival Burnham wins big
Labour's Andy Burnham has won a vote that paves the way for him to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but the embattled British leader vows he won't go quietly.
Labour election win sets up bid to oust UK PM Starmer
The people of Makerfield have voted, now Labour candidate Andy Burnham hopes to return to Westminster to replace Sir Keir Starmer as British prime minister.
Polls close in UK’s crucial Makerfield by-election
As the people of Makerfield vote, Labour candidate Andy Burnham hopes to return to Westminster to replace Sir Keir Starmer by winning the parliamentary race.
Future of UK’s Starmer hangs on crucial by-election
The polls have opened in England in a historic election that leadership contender Andy Burnham hopes will begin his bid to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister.
Unity call as Labor leadership coup runs out of steam
A leadership challenge against the Victorian premier has failed to materialise after tanking poll numbers sparked weeks of speculation.
‘All in’: defiant premier toughs out leadership talk
Jacinta Allan has signalled she will not go down as Victorian premier without a fight as another set of dire polling for Labor rekindles leadership tensions.
One Nation’s historic surge puts PM’s focus on economy
Pauline Hanson's party has for the first time in a poll's history overtaken Labor in popularity, as Anthony Albanese points to people being left behind.
Poll topper Hanson wants to lead Aussies who assimilate
Pauline Hanson has sidestepped questions about her standing in migrant communities as a poll puts her populist party ahead of the federal government.
Burnham mulls snap election if he becomes UK PM: report
A media report says Andy Burnham is considering a snap general election if he were to win a by-election and take over from Keir Starmer as UK prime minister.
Labor MP’s primary residence ‘vacant block of land’
Labor MP Ali France, who unseated Peter Dutton at the last election, has been referred to the electoral watchdog over integrity allegations.
Aust republicans eye opportunity in One Nation rise
On the sidelines of Victoria's Labor conference, grassroots members hope to garner support for a fresh republic referendum: against the prime minister's pledge.
Party leaders make election vow as PM defends tax
With an election looming, two state party leaders have joined their federal counterparts to declare office is theirs for the taking.
UK PM Starmer says his time as leader is not over
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejected calls to set out a timetable to stand down if a rival wins a by-election and enters parliament.
Labor hangs on for victory in tight by-election
Labor has won a tight Queensland by-election, but the party's leader has been forced to defend his position after voters veered towards the governing LNP.
Streeting says he’ll stand in contest to replace UK PM
Former health minister Wes Streeting has confirmed he will be a candidate if a race is triggered for the UK prime minister's position.
Swing to government with by-election neck and neck
Early results in a state by-election indicate a swing towards the ruling LNP government in a race that will go down to the wire.
UK’s Starmer faces battle for survival as rivals circle
Disastrous results for Labour in local elections have plunged Britain into a new crisis, as calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign grow.
‘A problem for us’: coalition reveals One Nation fears
The Liberal and National parties aren't seen as parties of conviction, the opposition leader says after One Nation's historic victory in a by-election.
Coalition rejects rival camp after losing swag of votes
The Nationals leader is optimistic the Farrer by-election will be an anomaly and is his setting sights on the federal election to regain ground on One Nation.
‘No more tests’: One Nation basks in by-election bliss
A historic by-election win for One Nation has sent shock waves through Australian politics, legitimising the party as a right-wing force.
Ex-minister challenges UK PM after local elections loss
A former UK minister says she will challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the top job if none of the members of cabinet step forward.
One Nation claims historic win in litmus test poll
Hoots and cheers have rung out at One Nation headquarters as the party won its first lower house seat at a by-election.
Leader admits lost trust as by-election struggle looms
One Nation and an independent are in the box seat to claim the federal seat of Farrer after more than 70 years of being in coalition hands.
Liberals take key by-election win ahead of state poll
The Liberals have claimed victory in a key Victorian by-election seeing off a challenge from one nation and a strong independent candidate.
‘Brand damage’ risk as Liberals preference One Nation
An ex-Liberal prime minister has slammed the party's decision to preference One Nation in the Farrer by-election as a pollster warns of possible brand damage.
Right-wing leaders tout migrant crackdowns before poll
Pauline Hanson and Matt Canavan have addressed an anti-immigration rally in Canberra, focusing on migration levels ahead of the Farrer by-election.
Rego rebate to ease pain at the pump for motorists
Motorists in one state will receive a one-off rebate on car registration to ease cost-of-living pressure as fuel prices soar across the country.
Posters at dawn: election day signage rule to end duels
Labor has proposed a ban on polling place signage before 6am to stop an election day "arms race" which it says is dangerous to volunteers, and hated by voters.