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Election 2026 Campaign Diary: Opportunity Party Wins Political Play
Opportunity Party secures balance of power in New Zealand election race.
NZ Herald · 2m
Burnham's Scottish visit threatens to overshadow SNP conference
The UK prime minister will visit Scotland during the SNP's annual gathering, presenting a new political challenge as the party seeks to revive its independence case.
the Guardian · 2m
Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon debate minimum wage gaffe
National leader Christopher Luxon admits minimum wage hikes lag inflation after Labour's Chris Hipkins corrects him during leaders' debate.
NZ Herald · 2m
Luxon and Hipkins debate leaders
National and Labour leaders clash in Queenstown finance debate.
RNZ · 1m
Luxon and Hipkins face off in leaders debate
National and Labour leaders clash in election debate amid tight polls and cost-of-living claims.
NZ Herald · 2m
Kinnock says Burnham will rejoin the EU
The former Labour leader tells an Italian newspaper that Andy Burnham's EU renegotiation plan is really about taking Britain back into the bloc.
the Guardian · 1m
Labour's election funding gap
Labour needs $3.2m more to run election campaign after $900k public funding.
RNZ · 1m
Rachel Reeves leaves John Healey in a hole
Rachel Reeves delivers final insult to John Healey after Labour's prison release scheme sparks backlash.
The Express · 1m
Andy Burnham's dithering over Heathrow expansion threatens billions in UK investment
Heathrow expansion plans face cancellation as UK PM Andy Burnham delays third runway approval.
Dailymail · 2m
Burnham says rejecting EU ties is dereliction of duty
UK PM Andy Burnham will argue Monday that Britain must pursue closer EU relations to control immigration and boost growth, and reveals Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum.
POLITICO · 1m
Burnham to tell MPs rejecting EU ties is 'dereliction of duty'
The prime minister will argue closer EU relations could control immigration and boost growth as parliament debates rejoining the bloc.
The Independent · 1m
Pakaraka School Converts to First Charter School
Northland state school joins charter school movement after community push.
RNZ · 1m
AI regulation divides National and Labour
New Zealand's AI strategy faces criticism as National and Labour clash over regulation approach.
RNZ · 2m
Auckland Central: Boundary changes shake election race
New boundaries and move-on orders shift Auckland Central's election dynamics.
RNZ · 1m
Badenoch gains ground as Tories ready for Christmas poll
Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives gain three points in latest polling as the party prepares for a potential pre-Christmas election, though Labour remains well ahead.
The Independent · 1m
Labour voters back Burnham on EU return plan
Nearly three-quarters of Labour supporters want Andy Burnham to commit to rejoining the EU, as a think tank unveils a roadmap for return by 2036.
The Independent · 2m
NZ First pushes fireworks ban as election campaign heats up
NZ First demands fireworks ban amid election campaign clashes.
RNZ · 1m
Zack Polanski loses Westminster seat
Green leader Zack Polanski loses Holborn by-election to Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali.
POLITICO · 1m
Labour beats Greens in London by-election
Andy Burnham's Labour wins Holborn seat over Green Party challenge.
The Straits Times · 1m
Could Britain rejoin the EU?
Andy Burnham suggests Labour could hold a referendum on EU membership, as polls show nearly half of UK voters back rejoining.
The Independent · 2m
Polanski eyes upset in Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Green Party leader Zack Polanski challenges Labour's 32-year hold on the north London seat vacated by Sir Keir Starmer.
The Independent · 3m
UK welcome to rejoin EU anytime, French minister says
As Andy Burnham visits Berlin, France signals openness to British return while the PM explores deeper ties with Germany on security and defence.
The Independent · 2m
Election Campaign Update
National pledges random drug testing for Jobseeker recipients amid election tensions.
RNZ · 1m
Green Party's Zionism vote sparks Labour coalition crisis
The Greens voted to define Zionism as racism, prompting senior Labour figures to demand Andy Burnham rule out any coalition deal.
The Independent · 2m
Tories pledge tax cuts in free-market revival
Kemi Badenoch prepares inheritance tax cuts as Conservatives shift right, believing Labour's leftward turn creates political space.
The Independent · 2m
Badenoch refuses to say if Brexit helped London
The Conservative leader dodges questions on Brexit's impact on the capital as Labour reopens the EU debate ahead of the 2028 mayoral race.
The Independent · 1m
Phillipson accuses Badenoch of wanting to scrap minimum wage
Labour chair claims Tory leader's new book reveals plans to ditch wage protections that have defined her party's opposition for decades.
The Independent · 1m
Chris v Chris debate
National and Labour leaders face tight race in 2026 election.
RNZ · 1m
Israel bans 12 British MPs over West Bank stance
Israel's foreign minister has barred a Green Party leader and 11 Labour MPs from entering the country in retaliation for UK sanctions on illegal settlements.
The Independent · 1m
Burnham's EU Rejoin Push
UK prime minister Andy Burnham says Britain could rejoin EU after Brexit harms long-term plans.
EUobserver · 1m
Badenoch's modest gains mask a long Tory road back
The Conservative leader has improved her personal ratings and faces a weakened Reform UK, but the party still lags in national polls and faces old divisions over Brexit and the EU.
POLITICO · 2m
Badenoch ally attacks Burnham's economic message
Helen Whately, a senior Conservative, brands the Prime Minister's growth strategy as economically damaging.
POLITICO · 1m
Scottish independence off the table, UK minister says
Justice secretary Alex Norris rejects any link between Labour's openness to a Brexit reversal and a second Scottish independence referendum.
The Independent · 1m
U.K. Greens adopt Zionism-as-racism policy
U.K. Green Party votes to equate Zionism with racism, sparking backlash.
Nationalpost · 1m
Badenoch scraps childcare cap for high earners
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch proposes removing the £100,000 salary threshold for funded childcare, funded by cutting civil service jobs.
The Independent · 1m
What Tories must prove at Birmingham conference
Conservative leaders gather to show they remain a credible opposition to Labour's Andy Burnham government.
POLITICO · 2m
UK must spend more on defence, Streeting agrees with Trump
The defence secretary backs US pressure for increased military spending, but faces pushback from Labour MPs worried about welfare.
The Independent · 1m
Brexit battle looms in London mayoral race
James Cleverly and Sadiq Khan are set to clash over EU rejoin in May 2028 election, with the Tory candidate warning it would damage London's tech sector.
The Independent · 2m
Half of UK backs EU return, Burnham considers options
A new poll shows 49 percent of voters support rejoining the EU, as the prime minister signals he could propose it in Labour's next manifesto.
The Independent · 2m
Farmer Policy Debate on Carbon Farming and Freshwater Targets
Farmers hear political pitches on carbon farming, freshwater rules and tax changes ahead of election.
RNZ · 1m
Greg O'Connor switches to Wellington City Council
Former Labour MP Greg O'Connor steps into Wellington City Council after his electorate dissolved.
RNZ · 1m
Germany backs UK return to EU as Burnham reopens Brexit
Germany's ambassador joins France and Spain in welcoming Britain's potential rejoin, as the prime minister suggests a referendum could feature in Labour's next manifesto.
The Independent · 1m
Badenoch claims Burnham plans early election for May 2027
Conservative leader questions why Labour PM announced policies for after the next election, suggesting a snap poll could come sooner than stated.
The Independent · 1m
Polanski's Greens plot their next move on Labour
Green leader Zack Polanski claims credit for Andy Burnham's rise and positions his party as Labour's leftward pressure, ahead of a crucial by-election test.
POLITICO · 1m
State Pension Triple Lock Change Needed
Labour plans to reform state pension triple lock by 2030 to address sustainability concerns.
MoneyWeek · 1m
Burnham meets Trump at UN after years of refusing
Britain's PM will hold his first meeting with Trump at the UN General Assembly, reversing his past opposition to the US president.
ABC News · 2m
Bob the Builder Promotes Net Zero as Energy Icon Returns
Bob the Builder joins E.On's solar power campaign, sparking debate over green skills vs. energy bills
Dailymail · 2m
Burnham's Palantir problem
Britain's new PM faces mounting pressure to end a controversial US data firm's £670m grip on the NHS and beyond.
WIRED · 2m
Tom Watson joins Palantir as revolving door spins
Former Labour deputy leader takes full-time role at controversial AI firm amid NHS contract battles.
the Guardian · 1m
Union boss demands climate over defence spending
A trade union leader challenges Labour to prioritise climate action and public services instead of boosting military spending.
Dailymail · 3m
Burnham: Britain must commit to net zero by 2050
The PM makes his strongest case yet for climate action, but faces pressure over approving new North Sea oil and gas fields.
the Guardian · 1m
Greens surge in cities, threatening Labour strongholds
New polling shows the Green party closing the gap with Labour in urban areas, potentially winning 40 seats at the next election.
the Guardian · 2m
English village votes to leave UK over asylum plan
Piddington's symbolic secession referendum highlights growing tensions over government plans to house migrants near small communities.
Malay Mail · 2m
Labour courts donors as Reform's crypto millions spark alarm
Labour hosted a No 10 drinks party for major donors while facing pressure to cap political donations after Reform received £72m from two crypto billionaires.
the Guardian · 1m
Burnham caught between NATO and the left on defence spending
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure from NATO and unions to boost military spending, but the hard left wants that money for climate and social programmes instead.
Dailymail · 3m
