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πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Reform Party Criticizes Jang Dong-hyuk as the True Problem Behind Election Fraud Delusions

The Reform Party has harshly criticized Jang Dong-hyuk of the People Power Party, claiming he is a 'cancer cell' harming conservatism by promoting unsubstantiated election fraud theories.

Mar 1 β€’ 05:48 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Javier Milei opens the ordinary sessions of Congress: more promises of reform, diatribe against industrialists, and re-election in sight

Javier Milei addresses the Legislative Assembly to outline his reform agenda and address the challenges of re-election amid critiques of industrialists.

Feb 28 β€’ 19:54 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Reform and Tories report β€˜family voting’ allegations to watchdog

Reform UK and the Conservatives have reported allegations of corrupt voting practices in the recent byelection to the elections watchdog, citing concerns over family voting.

Feb 27 β€’ 16:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Reform reports claims of 'family voting' to police and Electoral Commission

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has reported allegations of illegal 'family voting' during the Gorton and Denton by-election to law enforcement and electoral authorities.

Feb 27 β€’ 13:25 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Everything you need to know about the seismic Gorton & Denton by-election

The Green Party's Hannah Spencer won the Gorton and Denton by-election, defeating Labour and the Reform Party in a historic victory.

Feb 27 β€’ 12:54 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Italy: The proposed electoral system with seat bonuses could give Meloni a comfortable victory

The proposed revision of Italy's electoral system could significantly increase Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's chances for re-election next year.

Feb 27 β€’ 12:37 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer suffers nightmare defeat in Gorton and Denton by-election

Keir Starmer's Labour Party faced a significant defeat in the Gorton and Denton by-election, falling to third place behind the Green Party and the hard-right Reform Party.

Feb 27 β€’ 06:03 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Plaid leader warns 'Reform government would set Wales back decades'

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth warns that a potential Reform UK government would reverse progress in Wales, emphasizing a two-party race in the upcoming Senedd election.

Feb 27 β€’ 06:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

BREAKING: Gorton and Denton by-election result as Keir Starmer suffers major upset to Greens

Keir Starmer's Labour Party has suffered a significant defeat in the Gorton and Denton by-election, falling to third place behind the Green Party and Reform UK.

Feb 27 β€’ 04:31 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Altinget
National & Local

Is there room for new election promises amidst a health reform?

The article discusses the challenges of making new election promises in Denmark while undergoing a significant health reform.

Feb 27 β€’ 03:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Gorton and Denton by-election: Who are the candidates vying to be the next MP

Voters in Gorton and Denton are participating in a by-election where Labour, the Green Party, and Reform are competing for the MP seat.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:21 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Gorton and Denton by-election LIVE: Labour battle Reform and Greens in key contest

The Gorton and Denton by-election in the UK is witnessing a competitive race involving Labour, Reform, and the Greens under concerns of irregular voting practices.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Gorton and Denton by-election LIVE: Labour battle Reform and Greens in key contest

Voters in Gorton and Denton head to the polls for a significant by-election contested by Labour, Reform, and the Greens, with Labour holding the seat for nearly a century.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Gorton and Denton by-election: Live Results as Council Dismisses Family Voting Claims

The Gorton and Denton by-election features a close contest between Labour's Angeliki Stogia and Reform's Matt Goodwin amidst allegations of illegal voting practices.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Andy Burnham has key message for voters in Gorton and Denton by-election

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham urged voters in Gorton and Denton to support Labour candidate Angeliki Stogia and reject the divisive politics of Reform during a final campaign push.

Feb 26 β€’ 16:28 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum defines electoral reform: reduce the Senate, eliminate PREP, reduce spending, and vote pluris

Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced a proposed electoral reform aiming to reduce Senate seats, eliminate the preliminary election results program, and cut election costs, which she will present to Congress next week.

Feb 26 β€’ 09:59 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

By-elections in the UK – an important test for the Labour Prime Minister

The Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, faces a crucial by-election in Greater Manchester, with polls indicating a tight race against Reform UK and the Green Party candidates.

Feb 26 β€’ 09:36 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Jun-seok: 'Hwang Kyo-ahn and Min Kyung-wook should join the debate on election fraud conspiracy theories'

Lee Jun-seok, the leader of the Reform Party, urges former Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn and former lawmaker Min Kyung-wook to participate in an upcoming debate on conspiracy theories regarding election fraud.

Feb 26 β€’ 09:08 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Greens against UK Reform: 'It's about Hate or Hope'

The Green Party in the UK is optimistic about a by-election in a historically Labour constituency, leveraging public sentiment following the successes of Nigel Farage.

Feb 26 β€’ 06:28 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

KEIR STARMER: 'By-election fight against Reform is a battle for the soul of the nation'

Keir Starmer emphasizes the significance of the Gorton & Denton by-election as a crucial moment for the political direction of the UK, urging voters to reject Reform UK.

Feb 25 β€’ 19:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer urges voters to 'strike a blow against hate' in crunch by-election

Keir Starmer calls on voters to defeat Reform party in an important by-election that could impact Labour's long-held seat in Gorton and Denton.

Feb 25 β€’ 19:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Reform UK’s Matt Goodwin will not face sanctions over byelection leaflet error

Reform UK candidate Matt Goodwin will not be sanctioned for a leaflet error due to a high court ruling, which found the omission of the party's imprint was an inadvertent mistake.

Feb 25 β€’ 13:16 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Reform UK suspends by-election campaigner over social media posts

Reform UK's interim campaign manager, Adam Mitula, has been suspended for making racist and misogynistic posts on social media.

Feb 24 β€’ 18:39 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer warns of 'descent into hostility' if Reform wins crunch by-election

Keir Starmer has warned that a victory for Reform in an upcoming by-election could lead to increased national tensions.

Feb 23 β€’ 18:46 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

N’Assembly realistic on real-time e-transmission of election results β€” APC spokesman

The APC spokesman praises the National Assembly for swiftly amending the Electoral Act to include provisions for real-time electronic transmission of election results, citing pragmatism in their decision-making.

Feb 23 β€’ 10:48 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Local Election D-100... Democrats say 'End of Insurrection', Government's judgment by the People’s Power Party

As South Korea's local elections approach in 100 days, the Democratic Party aims to secure a decisive victory to bolster the government's reform agenda, while the People’s Power Party seeks to maintain control of key local powers amidst ongoing challenges.

Feb 22 β€’ 13:02 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Reform candidate Matthew Goodwin's horror views - Muslim 'ban' to deportation horror

Matthew Goodwin, a reform candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election, has made controversial statements regarding Muslims and deportations, positioning himself further right than notable figures like Nigel Farage.

Feb 22 β€’ 10:39 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Nigel Farage skips Β£20m 'Love Clacton' meet to schmooze backers 300 miles away

Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, chose to attend a private function in Newcastle instead of the important 'Love Clacton' regeneration meeting, marking the tenth absence from Clacton Town Board meetings since his election.

Feb 21 β€’ 13:22 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

LUCY POWELL: 'Reform UK are no friends of working people in Manchester or anywhere else'

Labour's Deputy Leader Lucy Powell criticizes Reform UK, claiming they detract from the interests of working-class people in Manchester and across the UK amidst an important parliamentary by-election.

Feb 21 β€’ 11:49 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Inside bitter by-election battle between Reform division and a united Manchester

The upcoming by-election in Gorton and Denton presents a contest between Labour's candidate Angeliki Stogia, who advocates for unity in Manchester, and Reform's candidate Matt Goodwin, whose politics are deemed divisive.

Feb 21 β€’ 10:57 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Electronic transmission alone won’t stop electoral fraud, groups warn

Two Nigerian advocacy groups caution that while electronic transmission of election results is vital, it is insufficient to prevent electoral fraud without institutional integrity and transparency.

Feb 20 β€’ 13:59 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

ANDY BURNHAM: 'Gorton and Denton by-election is pivotal - don't let Reform poison in'

Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, emphasizes the crucial nature of the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election for the future of British politics.

Feb 19 β€’ 17:07 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Nigeria's president signs amended Electoral Act into law despite push back

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has signed an amended Electoral Act, facing criticism that it undermines electoral safeguards ahead of the presidential election.

Feb 19 β€’ 11:58 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Beyond e-transmission of election results

The Nigerian government has signed into law an amendment allowing for both electronic and manual transmission of election results, raising concerns about its potential for fraud and manipulation.

Feb 19 β€’ 03:04 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somali PM Seeks Opposition Buy-in for Talks At Presidential Palace Amid Political Tensions

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre seeks support from opposition leaders for proposed talks at the presidential palace to address escalating election and constitutional reform disputes.

Feb 18 β€’ 10:38 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

2027 elections: Lawmakers protest as NASS okays e-transmission, manual backup

The National Assembly of Nigeria has approved electronic transmission of election results with manual backup, leading to protests and walkouts from opposition lawmakers.

Feb 18 β€’ 00:04 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Electoral Act: Senate approves e-transmission, manual backup after heated debate

The Nigerian Senate has approved electronic transmission of election results with manual collation as a backup, amid a contentious debate involving 15 opposing lawmakers.

Feb 17 β€’ 17:51 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Ezekwesili joins protesters at National Assembly, insists on mandatory e-transmission of results

Oby Ezekwesili participated in protests at Nigeria's National Assembly advocating for mandatory electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026.

Feb 17 β€’ 16:43 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: Police tear gas protesters at National Assembly

The Nigerian Police faced backlash for using tear gas against protesters demanding electronic transmission of election results during a demonstration at the National Assembly.

Feb 17 β€’ 15:21 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Leaders of Center-Right, Constitutional Democratic, and Komeito Parties Agree on Regular Meetings and Joint Sessions

The leaders of the Center Reform Union, Constitutional Democratic Party, and Komeito agreed to nominate Junya Ogawa as prime minister in an upcoming election and will hold regular meetings and joint discussions on policies.

Feb 17 β€’ 11:49 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Tuesday briefing: The factors that will shape the future of Scotland

The upcoming Holyrood election in Scotland could lead to significant political changes, as the SNP faces declining voter trust while other parties, including Labour and Reform UK, vie for influence.

Feb 17 β€’ 07:55 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Electoral bill: Other side of Clause 60(3)

The article discusses public concerns regarding the retention of Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act, 2022, by the Nigerian Senate amidst preparations for the upcoming 2027 general election.

Feb 17 β€’ 02:51 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

2027: National Assembly eyes January 16 for presidential poll, suspends Electoral Bill harmonization

The National Assembly of Nigeria is considering moving the presidential election to January 16, 2027, in a shift from the original February 20 date, while the harmonization of the Electoral Bill has been suspended.

Feb 17 β€’ 02:02 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Altinget
National & Local

Pension Becomes the Social Democrats' Hit for the Election. It Should Solve These Three Problems

The Danish Social Democrats plan to use pension reform as a central campaign issue, proposing to freeze the retirement age at around 64 years while addressing rising pension ages.

Feb 17 β€’ 00:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: President Boakai Urges Bold UN Reform, Stronger African Voice Ahead of Secretary-General Election

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has called for significant reforms within the United Nations and a unified African stance before the upcoming election of the UN Secretary-General.

Feb 16 β€’ 16:04 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Reform candidate made fat jab jibe at Robert Jenrick and warned against 'Tory tribute act'

Reform candidate Matt Goodwin criticized Robert Jenrick's weight loss methods while warning the party risks becoming a mere imitation of the Conservative Party.

Feb 16 β€’ 15:52 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Election of Kenta Izumi as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives

Kenta Izumi, former leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party, is set to be elected as the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives in Japan by the Chudo Reform Union.

Feb 16 β€’ 14:39 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: Protest resumes at National Assembly over e-transmission of results

Protesters gathered at the National Assembly in Nigeria, advocating for the mandatory electronic transmission of election results as part of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026.

Feb 16 β€’ 11:10 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Why We Made Electronic Transmission of Election Results Discretionary - Senate

The Nigerian Senate explains its decision to make electronic transmission of election results discretionary, citing empirical data and consultations as guiding factors.

Feb 16 β€’ 04:54 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

New Secretary General Nakagawa, Policy Chairman Okamoto, and National Assembly Committee Chairman Shigetoku

The Chudo Reform Union has appointed Taka Nakagawa as the new Secretary General, focusing on internal unity after a narrow leadership election loss.

Feb 16 β€’ 04:05 UTC

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