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Social Activist Kekeletso Khena spoke to Clarence about the ongoing Parliamentary Enquiry into Statutory Rape, its been revealed that nearly 1,900 statutory rape cases were withdrawn between 2020 & 2025. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parliamentary discourse is growing around the potential for the break clause in the Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract with Palantir to be triggered in February 2027 .With NHS leaders from around the country gathered in one place, at the ConFed Expo in June, we put on a space for discussion around the implications of this significant decision and the importance of patient and public trust in health data systems. We were joined by a panel of data and health equity experts to speak and there will be the possibility for questions and discussion.Speakers:Matt Hennessey – Greater Manchester ICB Chief Data and Analytics OfficerEmma Runswick – British Medical Association Deputy Chair of CouncilMarc Farr – Chair, NHS Chief Analytical Officer's Network Advisory Board Member, APHA National Data Advisory GroupThis event was a precursor to our latest briefing aimed at Parliament. Here are links to all of our current briefings on the FDP:Beyond Palantir's FDP: Building NHS Data Systems Fit for the Future (July 2026)FDP Roll-out Report: NHS England Figures Must Be Interrogated (July 2026)Concerns Regarding Palantir Technologies and NHS Data Systems (March 2026)Want to contribute to the discussion? Get in touch on office@medact.org!

ABSTRACTOn 30 November 2021 Barbados transitioned from a constitutional monarchy to a parliamentary republic, installing The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason FB GCMG DA SC as its first President. This scholarly conversation examines how shifting definitions of culture — from colonial, to national, to sovereign Caribbean identity — influenced that constitutional change. Drawing on cultural theory, parliamentary records, and Barbadian public discourse, I argue that the Republic was not merely a legal act but a cultural declaration. As definitions of “Bajan culture” moved to center self-determination, memory, and service, the office of President became the symbolic vessel for those values. The transition from Queen Elizabeth II to a Barbadian Head of State therefore reflects culture as both the cause and content of republicanism.It should be noted that the social constructs  Barbados, republic, culture, postcolonialism, national identity, The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason FB GCMG DA SC was a legal change. But more importantly, it was a cultural one (Barbados Today, 2021). Four years later, the swearing in of His Excellency the Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic FB MVO, and Caribbean governance underpin this conversation Dr. William Anderson Gittens, Doctor of DivinityHow the Definition of Culture Has Influenced the Barbadian Republic ©2026 ISBN 978-976-97997-6-9  Presented by Dr. William Anderson Gittens, Doctor of DivinityDevgro Media Arts Services Publishing®2015 In collaboration with iMovie present How the Definition of Culture Has Influenced the Barbadian Republic ©2026 ISBN 978-976-97997-6-9  Presented by Dr. William Anderson Gittens, Doctor of DivinityRECOGNITIONSAs I take a moment to reflect on my journey, I am filled with profound gratitude for the Creator's guiding hand that has led me every step of the way. Life has brought me countless blessings, and at the forefront of these blessings is the immeasurable debt of thanks I owe to my late parents, Charles and Ira Gittens. They bestowed upon me their wisdom and creative spirit, which have been a consistent source of inspiration throughout my life. Their counsel and encouragement continue to resonate within me, shaping my path and purpose. To my beloved wife, Magnola Gittens, your unwavering support has been my anchor in turbulent seas. Your love and understanding provide the strength necessary to navigate life's complexities. I am eternally grateful for your presence, which comforts and uplifts me. To my brothers—Shurland, Charles, Ricardo, and my late brothers Arnott and Stephen—as well as my sisters, Emerald, Marcella, and Cheryl, thank you for being my steadfast companions along this journey. Each of you has contributed uniquely to my narrative, reminding me of the importance of family ties in shaping who I am today. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to my cousins: Joy Mayers, Kevin and Ernest Mayers, Donna Archer, Avis Dyer, and Jackie Clarke. Your love and camaraderie have enriched my life beyond measure. To my uncles, Clifford, Leonard Mayers, David Bruce, and Collin Rock, your support has been invaluable, strengthening the bonds of our family. To my children, Laron and Lisa, grandson Elijah you are my pride and joy, the motivation behind my work, fuelling my desire to create and inspire.Moreover, I am equally grateful to all who have believed in me and wanted nothing but the best for my growth. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Platizky, Mr. Matthew Sutton, Mr. Juan Arroyo, Mr. and Mrs. David Lavine, and many others have played pivotal roles in my development, encouraging me to pursue my passions relentlessly. During my time at New Jersey City University (NJCU), I had the privilege of receiving guidance from exceptional mentors, including the late Dr. Joseph Drew, Merline Mayers, Mrs. Ellen Gordon, Dr. Nicholas Gordon, Rev. Dr. Scofield Eversley BSS, and many others. Conversations about enhancing my writing skills after graduating were integral to my growth, providing the foundation for my future endeavours. Over the past three decades, my experiences in the leisure activities industry have significantly shaped my journey. From 1995 to 2026, I have devoted myself to writing, resulting in 477 E-Publications and 304 podcasts that resonate within the community. In recognition of the profound impact Dr. Joseph Drew had on my academic and personal development, I dedicated my 66th publication, "A Tribute to Culture" Vol. 1, to him—a small token of gratitude for his enormous influence on my life.As I look forward to what lies ahead, I remain thankful to all who have contributed to my story and to the Creator for the endless possibilities this journey holds. Each person's presence has left an indelible mark on my life, guiding me toward a future filled with hope and potential.Dr. William Anderson Gittens, D.D. ReferencesREFERENCES(Jamaica Observer. (2025, November 30). Barbados installs second president during Independence Day parade. https://www.jamaicaobserver.comAristotle. (2007). On rhetoric: A theory of civic discourse (G. A. Kennedy, Trans., 2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. (Original work published ca. 4th century BCE)Barbados Parliament. (2025a). Election of the President of Barbados. https://www.barbadosparliament.comBarbados Parliament. (2025b). Parliamentary proceedings concerning the election of the President. https://www.barbadosparliament.comBarbados Parliament. (n.d.). Member details: Jeffrey Bostic. https://www.barbadosparliament.comBarbados Today. (2021, November 30). Barbados becomes a republic. https://www.barbadostoday.bbBarbados Today. (2025, October 7). New President of Barbados elected. https://www.barbadostoday.bbCaribbean Elections. (n.d.). Caribbean Elections Biography | Jeffrey Bostic. https://www.caribbeanelections.comConstitutionNet. (2021, November 30). Barbados swears in first president, becoming a republic. https://constitutionnet.org/news/barbados-swears-first-president-becoming-republicGeertz, C. (1973). The interpretation of cultures. Basic Books.Gittens, W. A. (2026). How the Definition of Culture Has Influenced the Barbadian Republic ©2026 ISBN978-976-97997-6-9 Dr. William Anderson Gittens, Doctor of Divinity Devgro Media Arts Services Publishing®️2015 | Independent Scholar wgittens11@gmail.comGovernment of Barbados. (n.d.). President. https://www.gov.bb/Visit-Barbados/presidenthttps://www.barbadosparliament.com/bills/details/581 Mason, S. P. (2021). The President's address. Government of Barbados. https://www.foreign.gov.bb/?jet_download=69dd013d00496395a9eb23d6d08d6bd585f7eaeeMottley, M. (2020, September 15). Throne speech to Parliament of Barbados. Barbados Government Information Service.Nation News Barbados. (2025, September 16). Bostic nominated as Barbados' second president. https://www.nationnews.comPrime Minister's Office of Barbados. (2020, April 5). Press conference & COVID-19 update. https://pmo.gov.bb/2020/04/05/press-conference-covid-19-update/Tylor, E. B. (2010). Primitive culture (Original work published 1871). Cambridge University Press.Support the showCultural Factors Influence Academic Achievements© 2024 ISBN978-976-97385-7-7 A_MEMOIR_OF_Dr_William_Anderson_Gittens_D_D_2024_ISBNISBN978_976_97385_0_8Academic.edu. Chief of Audio Visual Aids Officer Mr. Michael Owen Chief of Audio Visual Aids Officer Mr. Selwyn Belle Commissioner of Police Mr. Orville Durant Dr. William Anderson Gittens, D.D En.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifelong_learning Hackett Philip Media Resource Development Officer Holder, B,Anthony Episcopal Priest,https://brainly.com/question/36353773https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifelong_learning#cite_note-19https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifelong_learning#cite_note-:2-18https://independent.academia.edu/WilliamGittens/Bookshttps://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=william+anderson+gittens+barbados&oq=william+anderson+gittenshttps://www.academia.edu/123754463/https://www.buzzsprout.com/429292/episodes. https://www.youtube.com/@williamandersongittens1714. Mr.Greene, Rupert

With a slew of policy announcements, there also comes fresh calls for a Parliamentary Budget Office. But what should the remit of such an institution be? The House chats to Economist Dr Eric Crampton about the proposal.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

WarRoom Battleground EP 1049: Discusses Italy And Hungary With Former CoE Parliamentary Majority Leader Luca Volontè

One of the themes of the Lean Out podcast is a crisis in confidence in the mainstream media. In a few weeks, Tara's new book on this topic will be released in the United States and Canada. The Trust Spiral: Why the Media Needs Objectivity unpacks where the press has gone wrong — and what it needs to do to regain the public's trust. Cardus in Ottawa hosted Tara for an event on June 9, where she was joined on-stage by a fellow Canadian journalist. We are happy to share a portion of that discussion this week.Stuart Thomson is a Canadian journalist and the Parliamentary bureau chief for The National Post. You can find Tara Henley on Twitter at @TaraRHenley, and on Substack at tarahenley.substack.com

A new deal between Canada and the U.S. resolves issues around the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which is now set to open on July 27. The bridge – which will become the second bridge connecting Windsor, Ont., and Detroit, Mich., – nearly opened last month, but the ribbon-cutting ceremony was quickly called off after U.S. President Donald Trump refused to open the American side of the bridge. A month later, the federal government has struck a new deal with hopes that this one will work. Steven Chase is back on the show. He's The Globe's senior Parliamentary reporter and has been covering developments about the bridge since the original deal was struck between Canada and the government of Michigan in 2012. He'll explain the tensions around this bridge, why it's so important to Canada, and how this dispute fits into the wider trade context between the two countries. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WarRoom Battleground EP 1047: WarRoom discusses Europe's centre-right implosion with centre-right's former parliamentary leader

John Maytham is joined by Parliamentary journalist, Karyn Maughan, about the latest coming from the Madlanga Commission. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sources tell CNN that Israel shared intelligence with the US about a new Iranian plot to assassinate President Trump.  The former roommate of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, says Robinson told him he “wished he hadn't done it.”  A shoe factory fire in China kills 28 and the owner and others have been arrested.  New video and eyewitness accounts fuel questions about Senator Mitch McConnell's health. Plus,  the UK's "Trash Can" candidate shakes up the Parliamentary race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an explosive GB News Tonight exclusive, we can reveal that the parliamentary standards committee set to investigate Nigel Farage is stacked with MPs who have publicly and explicitly attacked him, raising serious questions about whether the Reform UK leader can receive a fair and impartial hearing. From Labour MPs who reported Reform to the equalities watchdog for alleged Islamophobia, to a Lib Dem MP who referred GB News itself to Ofcom, we name the committee members and lay out the evidence. As Parliament's own Code of Conduct demands impartiality, critics are asking — is this a kangaroo court? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Genesis is backing a Parliamentary petition to ban incandescent light bulbs, and it's prompted concerns from some. These bulbs are already banned in the Australia, the EU, the US, Canada and many other countries. However, physique specialist Tim Bean says people who are constantly exposed to LED lights have a strong 'blue spectrum' and it interferes with our sleep-wake cycles. "It does disrupt things like circadian rhythm patterns and sleep patterns as well...and we've known this for a very long time." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Fiona and Marlene chat with Stuart Donald about his landmark research paper, "Lifting the Lid on Britain's Pressure Cooker Politics: How Inequality and Neoliberal Capture Broke First Past the Post." Stuart reveals how the UK's First-Past-The-Post voting system is directly linked to the chronic inequality crisis we see across Britain today. Drawing on 40 years of data on regional deprivation and voting trends, this groundbreaking paper connects Margaret Thatcher's accentuated Parliamentary majorities of the 1980s, the rise of neoliberalism, and the structural inequalities that have made the UK one of the most unequal nations among its Western European peers. Key topics covered: 00:02:10 UK worst inequality compared to Euroean peers 00:03:16 Neoliberal capture in FPTP countries 00:07:20 The Barker Report - Labour's Dilemma 00:11:04 The Middle Class Revolt 00:15:44 Downward Mobility and the Brexit vote 00:17:46 Marginality more important than Need 00:18:28 Orphaning the Have-Nots 00:24:36 Andy Burnham and PR 00:29:00 Farage's new power base 00:32:59 Looming effects of the climate emergency 00:37:45 Individualism - the Road to Hell 00:40:18 What about Scotland? 00:50:08 The Only Conclusion Stuart's follow-up to his previous paper, The Temper Trap, makes a compelling case that Britain's current crises didn't happen by accident—they're structural. If you want to understand the roots of regional inequality, political polarization, and populism in Britain, this conversation is essential listening. Read the full paper here: https://www.compassonline.org.uk/publications/lifting-the-lid-on-britains-pressure-cooker-politics-how-inequality-and-neoliberal-capture-broke-first-past-the-post/ #electoralreform #inequality #neoliberalcapture The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts.  Remember to like and subscribe! Get in touch: Email:  indypodcasters@gmail.com  Bluesky: @scottishindypod Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips.  Video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm We're also on TikTok : scotindypodcasters If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?   https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod Scottish Independence Podcasts is pro independence but not party political.  Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.

Peter Mazereeuw recaps Prime Minister Mark Carney's pipeline deal with Alberta and his infrastructure agreement with British Columbia, then speaks with guest Charlie Feldman about his new book on the history of bad behaviour and strange happenings in Canada's Parliament—Unparliamentary: Tales from Canada's Colourful Parliamentary Past.

OverviewWelcome back to the UK Medical Freedom Alliance podcast series on the Assisted Dying Bill. In this episode, Ian Humphreys and Amanda Hunter are joined by frontline NHS GP Dr Bob Gill and House of Lords Peer Lord Reg Empey to discuss the reintroduction of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to Parliament. Together, they unpack the immense flaws in this massive piece of legislation, discuss the current crisis facing the NHS, and why they believe this Bill is fundamentally unsafe for vulnerable populations.What We DiscusThe Flaws of the Terminally Ill Bill: Lord Empey explains the unprecedented size of this Private Member's Bill, how the Parliamentary amendment process actually works, and why such complex legislation should never be done “half-baked”, without full government resources and state accountability.An NHS on its Knees: Dr Bob Gill shares alarming frontline experiences of corridor care, unsafe patient discharges, and systemic dysfunction in the NHS. Arguing that introducing assisted suicide into an already failing healthcare system is a recipe for disaster.The Reality of Coercion: The panel explores the hidden dangers of emotional and financial pressure on people at their most vulnerable. Compounded by the self-inflicted burden many patients feel, not to be a drain on family resources. And the lack of face-to-face contact mandates in the proposed legislation.The Deskilling of General Practice: How the erosion of continuity of care, top-down financial incentives, and the substitution of traditional GPs with non-doctor roles like physician associates make it nearly impossible for clinicians to spot coercion of patients by family members or associates.Legacy of Covid & Past Scandals: How past medical protocols, like the Liverpool Care Pathway and the blanket Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders imposede during the Covid era, have deeply eroded public trust in the NHS, especially among the elderly and disabled communities.About Our GuestsDr Bob Gill: A family doctor and GP working in Kent since 2000, prominent NHS campaign activist, and producer of the documentary The Great NHS Heist.Lord Reg Empey: A life peer in the House of Lords since 2011 with a distinguished career in public service, having previously served as Lord Mayor of Belfast and Acting First Minister of Northern Ireland.Take Action: How You Can HelpThe panel emphasizes that the public's primary demand is a safe, adequately staffed NHS - not this bill. Here is how you can make your voice heard:Contact Your local MP: Pop a factual, polite note or email to your representative stating your opposition.Visit your MP in Person: Arrange a face-to-face meeting with your MP to voice your concerns directly.Raise Public Awareness: Share this video and platform with friends, family, and community groups to help raise awareness of the complexities and danger to society from legalising Assisted Suicide.#UKMFA #AssistedDying #SaveOurNHS #UKPolitics #HealthcareCrisisUseful ResourcesRight to Life template letter to “Ask your MP to vote NO to assisted suicide on Sept 11”.UKMFA “Reject Assisted Suicide” Campaign page for a summary of the issues, links to the other episodes in this podcast series, and calls to action.Dr Bob Gill's documentary “The Great NHS Heist”:UK Medical Freedom Alliance freely offers this video and article. However, a donation will help us continue to expose the truth and uphold our medical rights and freedoms.To make a donation, please visit our website here.UKMFA:CALL TO ACTION: Please follow us and subscribe on our YouTube and Rumble channels and please share our content on social media and with friends and family, to help us get the message out and increase our reach.All our podcasts can also be found on the major audio platforms e.g. Apple and Spotify.Our Substack is found here: https://substack.com/@ukmfa1We are grateful for all donations to help us to continue and grow our work; lobbying decision makers; educating and empowering the public; running campaigns and producing our podcasts. You can use this link to donate directly: https://donorbox.org/ukmfa_podcastPlease visit the UK Medical Freedom Alliance at www.ukmedfreedom.org and https://substack.com/@ukmfa1 to access all our material and resources.

A charity match is on the cards between the parliamentary rugby team and a squad presenting Rugby for Life. It's part of a fundraiser for the organisation the helps people build skills and careers through and beyond rugby. Deputy chair of Rugby for Life, Riki Kinnaird spoke to Lisa Owen.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ended all speculation about his future on Monday by announcing his resignation, less than two years after guiding the Labour Party to a landslide victory in the 2024 general election.英国首相基尔·斯塔默于周一宣布辞职，彻底终结了外界对其政治前途的所有猜测。距离他带领工党在2024年大选中取得压倒性胜利，尚且不足两年。His resignation means the United Kingdom will have its seventh prime minister in just over a decade. Amid the imminent change, the British pound slid as much as 0.4 percent to touch $1.3181 early on Monday, approaching its 2026 low of $1.3159 set in March, before paring losses. The yield of the UK 10-year gilt bonds, a benchmark for what the UK Treasury pays to borrow money, edged up from 4.84 percent to 4.85 percent, while the yield on 30-year gilts rose from 5.54 percent to 5.55 percent.此次辞职意味着，英国在短短十多年间将迎来第七位首相。在这一即将到来的政局变动背景下，英镑汇率周一早盘下跌0.4%，跌至1英镑兑1.3181美元，逼近今年3月创下的2026年低点1.3159美元，随后跌幅有所收窄。作为英国财政部借贷成本基准的英国10年期国债收益率从4.84%微升至4.85%，30年期国债收益率则从5.54%升至5.55%。Doubts over Starmer's leadership had been growing for some time, particularly after the recent damaging local election results, for which Starmer took personal responsibility.外界对斯塔默执政能力的质疑早已持续发酵，尤其是在近期地方选举遭遇惨败后，斯塔默主动为此承担了个人责任，执政危机进一步加剧。In an address outside his Downing Street office, Starmer said that he had "heard the answer of my Parliamentary party" as to whether he was "best placed" to lead it into the next general election. "I accept that answer with good grace," he added, saying that he would continue until his successor was chosen.斯塔默在唐宁街首相府外发表讲话表示，关于自己是否是带领工党迎战下一届大选的最佳人选，他已收到议会党内的明确态度。他补充道：“我坦然接受这一结果”，并表示自己将留任至新任首相人选产生。Starmer became Labour Party leader in April 2020, replacing Jeremy Corbyn, who had led the party to a heavy defeat in the 2019 general election. He faced three Conservative prime ministers before Labour won 411 of the 650 seats in the 2024 general election. However, although this gave Labour a clear Parliamentary majority, it secured just 34 percent of the popular vote, the smallest share received by any majority government since World War II.斯塔默于2020年4月接任工党领袖，取代了在2019年大选中带领工党惨败的杰里米·科尔宾。在2024年工党赢得大选、拿下议会650个席位中的411席之前，他曾历经三届保守党首相执政时期。不过，尽管工党借此取得了绝对的议会多数席位，但其得票率仅为34%，是二战以来所有多数党政府中的最低得票占比。With the main right-wing party, the Conservatives, having lost support to Reform UK, another British right-wing party, Starmer's critics accused him of focusing too much on trying to win votes from Reform, particularly over immigration, rather than appealing to more traditional Labour or progressive voters.英国主要右翼政党保守党的选票流失至另一右翼政党英国改革党，斯塔默的批评者指责他过度聚焦从改革党争取选票（尤其在移民政策方面），而忽视拉拢传统工党选民与进步派选民。He was criticized for his handling of the appointment of former British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson, who resigned over his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The UK's local elections in May further weakened his position.他因任命前英国驻美大使彼得·曼德尔森一事饱受批评，曼德尔森因与性犯罪者杰弗里·爱泼斯坦存在关联而辞职。今年五月的英国地方选举进一步动摇了他的执政地位。One person cited as a potential leadership contender, Wes Streeting, quit as health secretary earlier, saying,"Where we need vision, we have a vacuum. Where we need direction, we have drift … It is now clear that you will not lead the Labour Party into the next general election".被视作工党领袖潜在竞争者的韦斯·斯特里廷此前已辞去卫生大臣职务，他表示：“我们需要愿景，却一片空白；我们需要方向，却步履迷茫……如今已然明确，你无法带领工党迎战下一届大选。”On the day Starmer resigned, the man widely tipped to replace him, Andy Burnham, returned to Parliament after nine years away as mayor of Greater Manchester.斯塔默辞职当日，最被外界看好的继任者安迪·伯纳姆，结束九年大曼彻斯特市长任期，重返英国议会。Burnham tried to return to Parliament in January by running as a Labour Party candidate in a by-election, only to be blocked by party bosses, whose preferred candidate lost.今年一月，伯纳姆曾以工党候选人身份参加补选谋求重返议会，却遭到党内高层阻挠，而党内高层力挺的候选人最终落败。As Starmer's position weakened, a sitting Labour member resigned his seat, allowing Burnham to run in another by-election last week, which he won comfortably.随着斯塔默的执政地位持续衰弱，一名在任工党议员辞去席位，让伯纳姆得以在上周的新一轮补选中参选，并以绝对优势胜出。Nominations for any leadership election of the Labour Party will begin on July 9 and stay open for a week, allowing a new leader to be chosen before the UK Parliament returns from summer recess in September.工党领袖选举提名将于7月9日启动，为期一周，确保新任领袖能够在英国议会九月结束夏季休会、恢复议事前选举产生。London-based political analyst Keith Bennett told China Daily that Burnham's win made Starmer's exit inevitable.伦敦政治分析师基思·贝内特在接受《中国日报》采访时表示，伯纳姆的胜选让斯塔默的下台成为必然。"The gradual erosion of his authority in the Parliamentary Labour Party and then the Cabinet was turning into a flood that would have swept him from office in any case," Bennett said.贝内特称：“他在工党议会党团以及内阁中的权威不断流失，已然积重难返，无论如何最终都会被迫卸任。”He added that Burnham's win showed that he was a more popular option with party members and the wider electorate. Should he become leader, he could offer a genuine change of approach, although quite what that would be remains unclear, Bennett said.他补充道，伯纳姆的胜选证明，他在党内成员和广大选民中人气更高。即便伯纳姆出任党魁能够带来真正的施政变革，但具体变革方向目前尚不明确。"Much will depend on the make-up of a new Cabinet, but above all, the serious nature of the challenges facing the country remains unchanged.“未来局势很大程度上取决于新内阁的人员构成，但最重要的是，英国面临的严峻挑战并未发生改变。"A change at the top gives Labour a chance to prevail at the next general election, but only a chance — much will depend on how events unfold, many of which will be outside the government's control," he said.他表示：“高层更迭让工党获得了在下届大选取胜的机会，但仅仅只是机会而已，最终结果取决于局势发展，而诸多局势变化并非政府能够掌控。”After Starmer's resignation made him the shortest-serving Labour prime minister in history, London Mayor Sadiq Khan was keen to look ahead. "The local election results showed people are impatient for the change that was promised," Khan said.斯塔默辞职后，成为英国历史上任期最短的工党首相。伦敦市长萨迪克·汗展望未来表示：“地方选举结果表明，民众早已迫切期待此前承诺的变革落地。”speculation /ˌspekjuˈleɪʃn/猜测，揣测，舆论热议landslide /ˈlændslaɪd/压倒性胜利，大胜imminent /ˈɪmɪnənt/即将发生的，迫在眉睫的paring /ˈpeərɪŋ/缩减，削减erosion /ɪˈrəʊʒn/逐渐削弱，流失prevail /prɪˈveɪl/获胜，胜出，占据优势

Medical Assistance in Dying has been available in Canada for 10 years. But the program is not accessible for patients whose only condition is mental illness. Right now, the rules are set to expand to include those patients starting in March 2027. But this week, a Parliamentary committee advised the government to press pause on that plan indefinitely. How does Canada's decision to pause MAiD for mental illness affect you? Is it the right or wrong thing to do?

During the dinner celebrating the 128th anniversary of Philippine-Australian diplomatic relations at Parliament House, SBS Filipino interviewed Wayne Farnham, Co-Chair of the Parliamentary Friends of the Philippines in Victoria; Evan Mulholland MP, Shadow Minister for Multicultural and Multifaith Affairs; and Viv Nguyen, Chairperson of the Victorian Multicultural Commission. - Sa naganap na hapunan para sa pagdiriwang ng ika-128 anibersaryo ng ugnayang diplomatiko ng Pilipinas at Australia sa Parliament House, kinapanayam ng SBS Filipino sina Wayne Farnham, Co-Chair ng Parliamentary Friends of the Philippines sa Victoria; Evan Mulholland MP, Shadow Minister para sa Multicultural and Multifaith Affairs; at Viv Nguyen, Chairperson ng Victorian Multicultural Commission.

//The Wire//2300Z June 17, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: UNITED STATES RELEASES TERMS OF MOU TO END THE GULF WAR. CONFUSION ABOUNDS REGARDING STATUS OF MERCHANT SHIPPING IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ. INTERSTATE SHOOTING SPREE CONDUCTED IN KANSAS CITY. RAPE GANG INQUIRY REPORT RELEASED IN UNITED KINGDOM.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Middle East: This morning, the United States published the text of the upcoming Memorandum of Understanding, which is to be signed on Friday. This disclosure was made by American officials to CNN and Bloomberg at the G7 summit, who verbally read the terms and provided the text to MSM outlets. Per this text, the general gist of the deal is very similar to what the Iranians claim, but with some minor differences. The most contentious item of the deal is right up front in Paragraph 1: the war in Lebanon is included as part of the deal. All sanctions on Iran will also be lifted, and a $300 billion reparations payment will be funded by the United States and other Arab nations for the reconstruction of Iran's infrastructure that was destroyed in the war. President Trump also verbally stated that Iran's missile program will remain, and is not part of the deal.Strait of Hormuz: The status of shipping remains uncertain as both sides continue to enforce the mutual blockades. Several Iranian ships have crossed the American blockade line, despite NAVCENT stating that the blockade is still in effect, but western-aligned ships have been hesitant to make the crossing due to the confusion.Analyst Comment: Right now a lot of commercial firms and insurance companies are trying to figure out what to do, and a surge of petroleum tankers is heading toward the Middle East right now, as the world awaits the resumption of normal shipping this weekend. The US and Iran have thirty days after Friday to allow shipping to resume, but 60 days after the agreement is signed, Iran will retain the right to charge tolls for access to the Persian Gulf, granting the Iranians de facto control of the waterway. As a result, the insurance status of commercial shipping remains unclear, though rates will very likely be permanently elevated, much like how many shipping companies never reverted back to the Red Sea route following the Houthi targeting two years ago. Many companies still take the longer route around Africa, so that situation has not yet returned to normal, and though alternative access routes for the Persian Gulf don't really exist, it will take many months for shipping to work out the details of how to proceed.-HomeFront-Missouri: Last night, a mass shooting spree was reported throughout Kansas City as one assailant conducted small arms attacks at five different sites throughout the city. Local authorities state that all of these shootings stem from the same incident, which appears to involve an individual in a vehicle, traveling eastbound on I-70 shooting at other vehicles also traveling the same direction. Later that night, a fifth shooting site was located after a man was found wounded in his vehicle at the intersection of Truman Road and Bennington Avenue. This man later died at a local hospital.All total, five different vehicles were targeted, and a total of four people were wounded, and one person killed, during the attacks throughout the day. By this morning, the link between all shootings was discovered, and the suspect was located at his residence in Independence, where a barricaded-shooter situation is currently underway. More details are expected as the situation develops.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: In the United Kingdom, the Rape Gang Inquiry Report was released last night. This report was compiled by a Parliamentary effort led by MP Rupert Lowe, with the goal of investigating the official documents and criminal cases of mass the rape of British society by Pakistani men since the 1950's. Specifically, the investigation seeks to examine the industrialization of rape, organized into cells or Rape Gangs, which conducted assaults on a scale never before seen by the civilized world.This report revealed that an minimum of 250,000 British girls have been systemically raped, tortured, and victimized by these gangs, which included a large percentage of police officers, judges, and Members of Parliament. An entire ecosystem had been established for the police to arrest any victims of the gangs, with victims in most cases being raped hundreds of times by police officers while allegedly being in victim protection programs, even after the scandal became public years ago. Nearly 40% of the land mass of the nation was host to these gangs, which were not conducting isolated attacks, but industrial-scale crimes at a volume that is simply indescribable.The 200+ page report is not for the faint of heart as it describes in excruciating detail the evidence examined in this case, and nearly all of it is too horrific for mixed company. The closest approximation for a wider audience would be to imagine a network of hundreds of thousands of Jeffrey Epsteins, committing acts that were so horrific that Epstein's own network did not engage in this level of depravity. For most people, this document will be the absolute worst thing they will ever read in their entire life.Right now, the western world is at an impasse. The recent social tension in the U.K. due to the stabbing attacks has served as a primer for whatever comes next. Understanding the severity of this report, the National Crime Agency has snapped-to, and ordered the re-investigation of rape gang reports going back to 2010, in an attempt to get ahead of the tidal wave of righteous anger that has begun to rise throughout society. The entire Child Services ecosystem of the United Kingdom is currently serving as a clearing house to funnel a quarter of a million children to Muslim rape gangs. Kier Starmer himself was the director of Public Prosecutions during the height of this atrocity, and personally signed off on ~13,000 rape gang members being released with nothing more than a warning letter.If these people were sent a letter, that means they have names and addresses. It will be for the British people to decide how best to proceed, and it will take some time for organizational efforts to take hold, considering the sheer scale of this crisis. It will also be wise to consider that this problemset is not unique (nor contained) to the British Isles.Analyst: S2A1 Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground Disclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report. //END REPORT//

Parliament burned through more than $200 million in 2025, and domestic travel alone cost taxpayers $3.4 million in just nine months. While everyday Kiwis are tightening their belts through a cost-of-living crisis, politicians are living in a false reality. We chat with Ella Dixon from the Taxpayers' Union about the shocking double standards and the lack of political restraint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your reaction to a recommendation from a Parliamentary committee to the idea of expanding Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) for people whose suffering stems from mental issues.

A parliamentary committee recommends against expanding MAID to people with mental illness; Prime Minister Mark Carney praised the Iran agreement and signaled Canada could help with rebuilding efforts; A new report on the Titan submersible tragedy cites major regulatory gaps. Garrett Barry reports on what investigators say went wrong.

Parliamentary committee to recommend pause MAID for some people with mental illness, 10 years after legalization TSB tables report on ill-fated Titan submersible. The G7 summit in France wraps, as Prime Minister Mark Carney talks trade, birthdays with US President Donald Trump. Israel, Hezbollah continue skirmishes along Lebanon border. Yearbooks at two Canadian high schools recalled over hateful and antisemitic messages. Cautious optimism in BC after crews get threatening wildfire under control near West Kelowna. Concert ticket prices are up 37 per cent since 2019, according to industry watcher Pollstar.

Week in Review - June 14, 2026In this episode of Groong Week in Review for June 14, 2026, we analyze the aftermath of Armenia's 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election, shifting Armenia-Georgia relations, and a landmark interim US-Iran agreement that reshapes regional stability. We discuss the ceasefire framework, sanctions relief, and how the Iran war's resolution affects Armenian security, energy markets, and the broader South Caucasus landscape.Topics:Armenian Election AftermathArmenia-Georgia RelationsUS-Iran Interim AgreementHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 558 | Recorded: June 15, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/558VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ioSlOhVsLFo#Armenia #ArmenianNews #ArmenianElections #CivilContract #Pashinyan #ArmenianConstitution #Referendum #ProsperousArmenia #SouthCaucasus #CECSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

The Green Party says voters shouldn't have to guess who's numbers are right, as it pushes for a Parliamentary Budget Office. It says parties are already accusing each other of fiscal holes this year - highlighting the need for an independent office to cost election policies. The party's written to Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour's Barbara Edmonds, urging support. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says there's demand for this on both sides of the political aisle. "Wouldn't it be useful to have an independent body that can say - hey look very clearly here, if we compare apples with apples in terms of uniform forecasting protocols, then this is demonstrably untrue. That would mean political parties would also tighten up their act." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last three episodes of Double Jeopardy covering the media ban on convicted murderer Jeremy Bamber, the Fordingbridge rape sentences and the murder of Henry Nowak have generated big audiences and plenty of comments and questions from listeners. And so in this week's episode Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC respond to a range of listeners' questions including – why bother to debate the rights and wrongs of the decision by the prison authorities to ban Bamber from all contact with the media given the numerous unsuccessful attempts he has made to overturn his convictions? Is it really necessary for a journalist to be able to have a face to face meeting with a prisoner when researching his/her claim to be a victim of a miscarriage of justice? Should politicians stay out of sentencing decisions altogether or was it acceptable for Keir Starmer to express his personal view on the sentences meted out to the child rapists in the Fordingbridge case? Should a child convicted of an “adult crime” such as rape be treated as an adult in sentencing terms as the mother of one of the girl victims has publicly urged? (Since recording the episode we learned that the hearing of the Attorney General's reference of the rape sentences to the Court of Appeal has been adjourned to 1-2 July.) Ken and Tim also discuss the Report of the Justice Select Committee (which is highly critical of the Courts and Tribunals Bill on the basis its proposed reforms are being advanced without sufficient evidence, planning or formal response to Sir Brian Leveson's Independent Review of the Criminal Courts) (Parliamentcommittees.parliament.uk/publications/53510/documents/298926/default). They anticipate the revival of the Assisted Dying Bill now that the MP who came second in the Private Members' Bill ballot, Lauren Edwards, has announced she will promote it in the next Parliamentary session. And finally, the duo reflect on the judgment of the Court of Appeal upholding the Home Secretary's decision to proscribe Palestine Action (JudiciaryHome Secretary -v- Huda Ammori - Courts and Tribunals Judiciary)   --   Covering the critical intersections of politics and law in the UK with expert commentary on high-profile legal cases, political controversies, prisons and sentencing, human rights law, current political events and the shifting landscape of justice and democracy. With in-depth discussions and influential guests, Double Jeopardy is the podcast that uncovers the forces shaping Britain's legal and political future.     What happens when politics and law collide? How do politics shape the law - and when does the law push back? What happens when judicial independence is tested, human rights come under attack, or freedom of expression is challenged? And who really holds power in Britain's legal and political system?  Get answers to questions like these weekly on Wednesdays.      Double Jeopardy is presented by Ken Macdonald KC, former Director of Public Prosecutions, and Tim Owen KC, as they break down the legal and political issues in Britain. From high-profile legal cases to the evolving state of British democracy, Double Jeopardy offers expert legal commentary on the most pressing topics in UK law, politics, and human rights.       Ken Macdonald KC served as Director of Public Prosecutions from 2003 2008, shaping modern prosecutorial policy and advocating for the rule of law. He is a former Warden of Wadham College, Oxford, a crossbench member of the House of Lords, and a leading writer, commentator and broadcaster on politics and the rule of law.  Tim Owen KC has been involved in many of the most significant public, criminal and human rights law cases over the past four decades.  Both bring unparalleled experience from the frontline of Britain's legal and political landscape.    If you like The Rest Is Politics, Talking Politics, Law Pod UK and Today in Focus, you'll love Double Jeopardy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreign policy through in-depth commentary and interviews. Wednesday evenings you can listen to the audio version of The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid the Chief Reporter of Rebel News. Sheila brings a western sensibility to Canadian news. With one foot in the oil patch and one foot in agriculture, Sheila challenges mainstream media narratives and stands up for Albertans. If you want to watch the video versions of these podcasts, make sure to begin your free RebelNewsPlus trial by subscribing at http://www.RebelNewsPlus.com

The Opportunity Party is challenging other parties to give up their 'excessive' MP housing entitlements, and has confirmed their members won't take advantage of these political perks. This statement follows renewed scrutiny of MPs claiming taxpayer-funded accommodation allowances while living in their own mortgage-free Wellington homes. Party leader Qiulae Wong says these perks need to be at 'arms-length' in order to rebuild public trust. "It's really important that the public have trust that this money is being used appropriately, these allowances are so that politicians can participate and do their job in Wellington, not so they can grow their own property portfolios." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minority Caucus in Parliament has indicated its intention to move a substantive motion to trigger parliamentary rules for an inquiry into the award scheme under which some government appointees reportedly received awards

300 years after the publication of Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels, Matthew Sweet looks at satire, past and present. How can satirists reflect critically and humorously on political events in an age of social media saturation and at a time when reality can seem stranger than fiction?He is joined by:Andrew Hunter Murray, comedian, writer and host of Radio 4's The Naked Week. His new book is Bad Deeds.Jan Ravens, actor and impressionist, known for her work on Spitting Image and Radio 4's Dead RingersRosie Holt, actor and comedian. Rosie's shows Churchill's Urinal and Rosie Holt: The Illegal Aliens have landed! will both be at Edinburgh Festival.Tom Peck, Parliamentary sketch writer for The TimesandSiôn Parkinson, artist, Research Associate at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and 2026 AHRC/BBC New Generation Thinker.Producer: Eliane Glaser

It's been a week of rising political temperatures in Sweden, with the government withdrawing one of its most high-profiled political proposals when they realised it may not get through parliament. We also hear from the leader of the Centre Party, who this week announced which party is their favoured partner after the election, and check in on the Social Democrats to find out why they voted the way they did on the proposal to scrap permanent residency for certain groups.This week also saw the start of the FIFA World Cup, with people in Sweden getting ready for that first match at 4 AM on Monday - or maybe not. And hear why Sweden's strawberry growers are nervously eyeing the weather forecast for this weekend.

James Stewart (J.D.M.) speaks with Charlie Feldman about his book, Unparliamentary: Tales from Canada's Colourful Parliamentary Past. From fistfights to scandals, Unparliamentary provides a sourced account of unexpected events that have marked the history of Canada's Parliament. It offers an intriguing look into surprising moments that occurred on Parliament Hill, highlighting the unpredictable nature of human behaviour – especially among legislators. Charlie Feldman is the former president of the Canadian Study of Parliament Group with professional experience in Canada's Senate, House of Commons, and Library of Parliament. If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society's mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada's past.

A conversation with Atty Dino Deleon.

rWotD Episode 3325: Next Yemeni parliamentary election Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Thursday, 11 June 2026, is Next Yemeni parliamentary election.Parliamentary elections have not been held in Yemen since 2003. The term of the House of Representatives is six years, and the last elections were in 2003. The next elections were originally set for 27 April 2009, but President Ali Abdullah Saleh postponed them by two years on 24 February 2009, claiming the threat of an electoral boycott by a coalition of opposition parties called the Joint Meeting Parties (JMP).The elections did not take place on 27 April 2011, and were planned to be held alongside the next presidential election, scheduled for February 2014. A special presidential election was held in 2012 following the Yemeni Revolution. In January 2014, the final session of the National Dialogue Conference (NDC) announced that both elections had been delayed and would occur within 9 months of a referendum on a new constitution that had not yet been drafted. However, both the General People's Congress and Houthi representatives on the National Authority for Monitoring the Implementation of NDC Outcomes have refused to vote on the new constitution drafted by the constitution drafting committee, which was submitted in January 2015. The Yemeni civil war began in September 2014.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:35 UTC on Thursday, 11 June 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Next Yemeni parliamentary election on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Ivy.

On any given sitting day, the Parliamentary precinct hums with activity, teeming with MPs, journalists, staffers, officials, and also weaving their way through the hallways of democracy: school students.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Sue Rizzello is the founder of UK agency Remedy Marketing, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Remedy helps technology and services organizations market through the power of proof, first by using customer voices through case studies, and second by turning their experience, insights and opinions into thought leadership. Sue believes these two things can differentiate a business more powerfully than anything else. Her 35-year career spans global PR agencies, corporate marketing roles and the launch of major technology brands and initiatives including Bluetooth and the DVD, before creating the kind of agency she always wished she could find client-side: one that genuinely helps rather than adds burden, and that can think for itself. Raised by artist parents, she brings a questioning mindset and creative streak to her work as well as being a prolific writer and wordsmith. She spent time out in the art world, running her late father's sculpture studio to ensure his final works were completed, curating silver and gold exhibitions in London's famous Cork Street, and curating a major retrospective at the Mall Galleries in the Royal Mall. Today she is a jewelry designer and budding silversmith in her ‘spare' time. Sue is an advocate for women not just as entrepreneurs but in relation to their health. A late stage ovarian cancer survivor, she is also a vocal campaigner and media spokesperson on ovarian cancer, often seen in Parliamentary cross-party action groups asking awkward questions of policymakers. Connect with Sue  

Conversations on Groong - May 31, 2026In this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Arthur Khachatryan of the Hayastan Dashinq, Armenia Alliance about the 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election scheduled for June 7. We discuss whether free and fair elections are possible given foreign interference from the West, abuse of administrative resources by the ruling Civil Contract party, media control, and competing pressures from the United States, EU, Russia, and regional actors including Turkey and Azerbaijan.Topics:Free and fair electionsPolls and opposition unityHayastan Dashinq platformTRIPP and foreign policyEconomy and Russian pressureGuest: Arthur KhachatryanHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 551 | Recorded: May 30, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/551VIDEO: https://youtu.be/uQn81n-zHcw#ArmeniaElections #ArthurKhachatryan #HayastanDashinq #ArmenianOpposition #Pashinyan #TRIPP #SouthCaucasus #GroongSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

 * Neoliberalism - the superhighway to neo-fascism* Flotilla detainees - Israeli fascist state shows its true colours* Rinehart Murdoch throw their support behind Divided Nation* Welcome to Reconciliation Week* Public Housing mass rally* Parliamentary democracy, not democracy, is on the nose

Following Green MP Hannah Spencer's comments on drinking culture at Westminster, Ed Balls and George Osborne answer whether MPs should be better behaved in general during Parliamentary sessions. They make the case for heckling and jeering, comparing it to more civilised Parliaments and systems to explain how it helps hold our leaders accountable. They then reflect on their experience on Question Time, and whether they would follow Michael Gove's move and go on as retired politicians. This sparks a trip down memory lane, and there may be more to come in the summer…Things get serious with a listener posing Adam Tooze's argument that the Bank of England is instilling fear in governments following the Truss fiasco. They explain their objections to this, and explain how the Bank of England has kept things in check for Britain, particularly post-2008.Finally, they answer the ultimate question: are Centrist Dad playing the Trinity College Oxford ball? Ed reveals the process behind the band's booking, and they recount the bands that played their own balls. George also recounts his encounter with a literary legend that he'd really rather forget…We love hearing from you, so please don't forget to send all your EMQs to questions@politicalcurrency and make sure to include a voice note of your question or send a question to our social media handles:

Conversations on Groong - May 23, 2026This Conversations on Groong episode provides a primer on Armenia's June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections, reviewing the 17 parties and 2 alliances registered to compete. The discussion explains the election rules, thresholds, coalition process, and the "stable majority" mechanism, while stressing the uneven political environment facing opposition forces. The episode then walks through each participant, including Civil Contract, Strong Armenia, Armenia Alliance, Prosperous Armenia, Wings of Unity, Bright Armenia, ANC, Bever, Republic, DOK, Democratic Consolidation, and smaller parties with limited visibility or missing programs. The hosts compare party leaders, alliances, campaign programs, polling numbers, foreign policy orientations, and positions on major issues such as Artsakh, Russia, the West, Iran, TRIPP, CSTO, and opposition unity. The episode also introduces a geopolitical heatmap to help listeners see where the main forces stand and which parties appear most likely to enter parliament based on MPG polling.Topics:Armenia's election rulesParties and alliances competingMPG polling and thresholdsOpposition challenges and turnoutGeopolitical positions heatmapHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 548 | Recorded: May 22, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/548VIDEO: https://youtu.be/Ok-1CTqD670#Armenia #ArmenianElections #ArmenianPolitics #Artsakh #SouthCaucasus #CivilContract #StrongArmenia #HayastanDashinqSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

In this episode we explore the Revolution 250 exhibit at The National Archives in Kew, from 24 June 2026 to 29 November 2026: [Revolution 250](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/revolution-250-americas-independence-story-1763-1783/) America's Independence Story 1763–1783 Britain and America. One Story, Two Nations Topics include the following: -the story of the distribution of the Declaration first around the Colonies and then around the world -a description of the National Archive's collection of early prints of the Declaration, including the extremely rare Dunlap Broadsides -the fascinating stories of how these prints arrived in London, enclosed in letters from various British officials in the Colonies, such as Admiral Richard Howe and General William Howe -an overview of the historical scope of the exhibition from 1763 to 1783 -the practicalities of preserving, sorting, and storing records in the National Archives -the importance of intelligence gathering by Imperial officials in the Colonies, including the interception of letters and the creation of lists of likely rebels and loyalists -an overview of the intercepted letters at the exhibition and an assessment of the British intelligence operation during the run up to the war and the war itself -the Parliamentary debate in Britain in 1778 about the substance of the complaints in the Declaration of Independence -the experience of indigenous people and enslaved people during this period The cover image features a Dunlap broadside, printed in Philadelphia on the night of the 4th of July 1776.

Gregory Copley discusses King Charles III's delivery of the government's legislative agenda. While the King serves as the guardian of the constitution, the government's socialist policies face significant public and parliamentary resistance. (12/16)1879

Labour's National Executive Committee has given the go-ahead for Andy Burnham to seek selection to be the party's candidate in a by-election in Makerfield. Also: The UK and other European countries have signed a landmark declaration, which calls on courts to rethink how they decide migration cases, in a bid to make it easier to deport illegal migrants. And China's foreign minister has announced that President Xi Jinping has accepted an invitation from Donald Trump to travel to the United States later this year.

Professor Luke Foster laments the decline of persuasive speech in the United States Congress, contrasting modern partisan anger with the powerful 18th-century parliamentary debates that shaped governance through high-level education and genuine legislative policy authority. (8)1947 DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT, LONG BEACH

view for Later TodayLuke Foster examines the decline of parliamentary rhetoric in Congress, noting how modern representatives favor social media posturing over actual floor persuasion, reflecting a historical Americansuspicion toward aristocratic language and debate.1901

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1. The Gunpowder Plot and the Rise of the Middling Sort Guest Author: Jonathan Healey Jonathan Healey introduces James I, who inherited a kingdom deeply divided by religion between Catholics, Puritans, and the mainstream. The 1605 Gunpowder Plot, a radical Catholic attempt to blow up Parliament, instilled a lasting "popish plot" paranoia that influenced English politics for decades. Healey emphasizes the era's social shift with the emergence of the "middling sort"—wealthy, literate peasant farmers and lawyers who began dominating Parliament. This group's sophisticated political thinking and legal training became a cornerstone of the century's revolutionary friction, as James struggled to fund the state without Parliamentary consent amid rising inflation. (1)1650 PIETER DE HOOCH

6. Oliver Cromwell: Lord Protector of the Republic Guest Author: Jonathan Healey Following the regicide, England became a republic under the "Instrument of Government," a written constitution drafted by John Lambert. Oliver Cromwell rose as Lord Protector, using military skill to bring stability to a nation surrounded by hostile European monarchs. Though he refused the crown in 1657, favoring a rule based on Parliamentary authority, Cromwell's reign was defined by his personal strength and the imposition of unpopular Puritan values. Despite his inconsistencies and brutal campaigns in Ireland, he successfully held disparate factions together until his death in 1658, after which the republic began to collapse. (6)1650 JAN LIEVENS

7. The Restoration and the Genius of Margaret Cavendish Guest Author: Jonathan Healey In 1660, after a period of political chaos, George Monck facilitated the return of Charles II, prioritizing national stability over the failed republican experiment. This "Restoration" reasserted the Anglican Church and Parliamentary control over finances, though the era was also marked by the grotesque posthumous execution of Cromwell's corpse. Healey highlights the intellectual vibrancy of the time through Margaret Cavendish, the Duchess of Newcastle. Her pioneering 1666 work, *The Blazing World*, blended science, power, and early feminism, creating a bizarre "science fiction" parable that challenged the male-dominated scientific luminaries of the Royal Society. (7)1650 CAREL FABRITIUS