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Democracy: Now with More Leaflets!
#election
Democracy: Now with More Leaflets!
Elections are that magical time when every candidate suddenly remembers your name, your dog’s name, and pretends to care deeply about the pothole outside your nan’s house. Leaflets multiply in your letterbox like rabbits on energy drinks, all featuring people who have never worn a hi-vis jacket suddenly posing in one like they’ve just filled in a thousand potholes personally. There’s always that one guy who runs as an independent with a manifesto that’s 80% about bringing back milk deliveries and banning cyclists. And no matter who wins, the bins still get collected late and the local duck pond remains mysteriously over budget.
Carney Blasts Trump: 'America Trying to Break Us' After Canadian Election Victory
- Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a victory speech after his Liberal Party won the federal election, warning against US President Donald Trump’s intentions. Carney claimed that Trump is trying to break Canada so that America can own it, stating "President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us." Despite this, Carney promised to meet with Trump and vowed to "win this trade war with America."
Canada Votes Amid Trump Turmoil: Liberals Slightly Ahead in Pivotal Election
- Monday, 28 April 2025
Canadians will vote in a pivotal election on Monday, which has been transformed by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and comments about making Canada the "51st state." The Conservatives initially appeared certain to win, but Trump's actions have injected life into the Liberal Party. The final polls suggest the Liberals are slightly ahead, although the race is tightening. The election has been dominated by discussions of Trump's impact on Canada, with many viewing it as a referendum on how Canada should approach the US president.
Tiny Village Elects Fourth MP in Four Years: A Record of Rare Frequency in UK Politics
- Sunday, 20 April 2025
The village of Guilden Sutton, located in Cheshire, England, is set to elect its fourth MP in less than four years due to recent boundary changes. The village was previously part of the City of Chester constituency but was shifted to the Runcorn and Helsby constituency as a result of the 2020 boundary review. This unusual situation has led to concerns about consistency and the impact on local democracy, with some residents expressing frustration at being represented by different MPs so frequently.
Aontú Submits Bill to Grant Voting Rights in Presidential Elections to Irish Citizens in Northern Ireland
- Saturday, 19 April 2025
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín has submitted a bill to allow Irish citizens living in Northern Ireland to vote in presidential elections in the Republic of Ireland. The party claims that over one million Irish people living in Northern Ireland are currently not eligible to vote, despite being Irish citizens and holding an Irish passport. Tóibín argues that it is the responsibility of the Irish government and Dáil to grant this right, rather than the London government or Stormont Executive. He believes that this change would allow the full Irish nation to vote as one for the first time since 1918.
