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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for a society-wide push against "extremism" after heavy local election losses to the far-right AfD, which has become the dominant force in much of eastern Germany. The AfD elected a state parliament speaker in Saxony-Anhalt, while the Left party won Berlin's state election, and Merz's approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since 1997.
Japan’s main opposition party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, has raised over 100 million yen (about $620,000) in roughly one month since launching a crowdfunding campaign. The funds will be used to strengthen electioneering and communications efforts ahead of next year’s local elections. The campaign signals a growing reliance on direct public donations in Japanese politics.
Japan's far-right Sanseito party is cooperating with the ruling coalition to pass key bills, aiming to boost its policy credibility ahead of local elections in spring 2027. The shift from a confrontational stance may attract moderate voters but risks alienating its hardline base.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday he will resign as Labour Party leader and Prime Minister after a catastrophic defeat in May's local elections, which triggered a rapid collapse of intraparty support. Speaking to the press, he called the result a 'heavy blow' and said his departure was in the best interest of the country. The Labour Party now faces a leadership contest ahead of the next general election in 2028.
After Labour’s heavy defeat in local elections, over 80 MPs have called for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign. Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned and publicly endorsed Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham as a replacement. A special by-election is expected, with Burnham needing the support of 81 Labour MPs to challenge Starmer.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a cabinet meeting on Tuesday after more than 80 Labour MPs called for his resignation following the party's crushing local election defeat. Starmer has accepted responsibility but vowed not to step down, warning against the chaos of frequent leadership changes. The cabinet is reportedly deeply divided, with some ministers suggesting a transition of power.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure after Labour's disastrous local election results, losing over 1,460 seats. Despite vowing to continue, he must contend with potential challengers including Angela Rayner, Wes Streeting, Catherine West, and Andy Burnham.
Early local election results show Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party losing more than 258 council seats, while Nigel Farage's Reform UK gains 382. Starmer described the results as 'very stark' and took responsibility for the losses, which have hit Labour's traditional 'Red Wall' strongholds hard.
Millions of UK voters are casting ballots in local elections that represent the most significant political test for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government since its 2024 landslide. Polls suggest rising support for far-right and left-wing parties, with Labour expected to take heavy losses.
