Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party snatched a critical parliamentary seat from the governing Labour Party.
Tag: Polls and Public Opinion
What to Know About the First U.K. Local Elections Under Keir Starmer
Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party, Reform U.K., hopes to win hundreds of municipal seats and potentially a special election as voters express frustration with Britain’s two main parties.
The One Big Reason Canada’s Liberals Won
Canada’s Liberals came back from a huge disadvantage in the polls, securing a rare fourth term in power, for one big reason. Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Canada bureau chief for The New York Times, explains why the Liberals and Mark Carney won, and the …
Macron Surprises a Provincial Bar
The French president, often seen as remote, wants to get closer to the French people.
Why Nigel Farage is Bringing MAGA-Style Rallies to the UK
Nigel Farage, a right-wing populist ally of President Trump, has been touring England ahead of local elections, hoping to convert a polling surge for his party into power.
Mark Carney Finds His Moment in Canadian Election Shaped by Trump
Mark Carney, the new prime minister seeking a full term in Monday’s election, has built his campaign around President Trump’s threats to the country.
Canada’s Election Comes to a Close, With Liberals in the Lead
President Trump’s tariffs and annexation ambitions continue to loom over all other issues in a race without any moments of campaign drama.
Canada Election: Polls Tighten, But Carney’s Liberal Party Still Appears Poised to Win
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party still appears poised to win, pollsters say, even as its lead over the Conservative Party has shrunk.
Why Did Pope Francis Never Return to Argentina?
Francis never gave an explicit answer for not returning as pontiff to his native country, but some experts say he worried about having his presence used for political purposes.
What to Know About Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre, Battling to Become Canada’s Next Leader
The April 28 election will come down to two candidates with starkly different personalities and experience: Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre.