Steve Hilton smashed up UK politics — now he wants to upend California’s – POLITICO
Hilton now finds himself in with a real shot at entering the final runoff, despite never previously having…
Blair screed uncorks fresh angst over what Labour wants to be, with or without Starmer – POLITICO
Relations between Blair and Starmer have been remote in recent months, according to a senior figure at the…
Former PM Tsipras looks to unite Greece’s fragmented opposition with new party – POLITICO
The 53-year-old pediatrician emerged as a figurehead in a wave of protests against the country’s political establishment, following…
Even insiders don’t know what Burnham has planned for Britain – POLITICO
A fourth person who has worked with Burnham said that might be a plus when it comes to…
Ireland’s president ‘proud’ of sister detained by Israel en route to Gaza – POLITICO
Earlier, the Israeli Foreign Ministry dismissed the flotilla as “a provocation for the sake of provocation” that had…
Spain’s conservatives lose majority in Andalusia, making far-right deal likely – POLITICO
The PP is in opposition at the national level in Spain, and polling ahead of Prime Minister Pedro…
Eurovision faces tough questions over country participation – POLITICO
Extra pressure The prospect of more country boycotts next year over Israel’s participation piles extra pressure on the EBU to be more consistent and clear…
Russian parliament passes bill allowing Putin to invade foreign countries – POLITICO
Putin has 14 days to sign the bill into law. Moscow has partly justified its 2022 full-scale invasion…
Andy Burnham’s camp scrambles to challenge a Wes Streeting leadership bid – POLITICO
More than 90 Labour MPs called for Starmer to quit, including four ministers who resigned to demand his…
From Streeting to Burnham, here are Starmer’s rivals to run Britain – POLITICO
3) Ed Miliband Another big figure on the soft-left, the energy secretary has been here before. Miliband became…
Israel to release activists from Gaza aid flotilla – POLITICO
Two activists detained by Israeli authorities after the interception of their Gaza-bound aid flotilla will be released “today,”…
Britain’s local elections are haunted by the Middle East – POLITICO
“Lots of people feel very strongly, both about their local services as they should do and feel equally…