News

Can Boris make a comeback?

Published

2 years ago

October 22, 2022

The moment Boris Johnson was ousted from 10 Downing Street was the moment he thought he could return as Britain’s prime minister.

Bewildered by the backstabbing views of ambitious fellow MPs, Johnson has always believed he could stage a political comeback like his hero and biographical subject, Winston Churchill.

But even Johnson, who was in the Caribbean this week making speeches for $300,000 a pop while the British economy faltered under PM Liz Truss’s uncosted, aggressive growth strategy, would not have expected to be cutting short his beach holiday with wife Carrie and their small children to return to the political fray.

Churchillian comeback or epic disaster?

As leader of the Conservative Party,Johnson is currently ahead in the polls and is the bookmakers’ favorite to become the next prime minister. But there are many obstacles in his path, not least the fact that he faces a formidable opponent in Labour leader Keir Starmer.

Johnson will also have to win over MPs who are angry at his handling of Brexit – which culminated in him taking Britain out of the EU without a deal – and his government’s pandemic response, which has been widely criticized.

It remains to be seen whether Boris Johnson will be successful in his bid to become Britain’s prime minister for a second time.

But right now in Britain, it feels like anything is possible.

Leaders

Trump & Harris conclude fierce debate, rumours of a second showdown emerge

Published

2 hours ago

September 11, 2024

ticker NEWS

The debate was marked by heated exchanges and contrasting visions for America’s future, resonating deeply with undecided voters ahead of the upcoming election.

Harris made a point to get under Trump’s skin, leading the way to some curious comments from the Republican candidate.

Trump falsely claimed that immigrants in the country illegally were killing and eating people’s pets in the city of Springfield, Ohio.

After the showdown, questions were raised about the possibility of a second debate before the November election date. #featured #trending

Leaders

Trump vs. Harris: first and only debate commences in Philadelphia

Published

7 hours ago

September 11, 2024

ticker NEWS

Republican Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are gearing up for their first and only debate of the 2024 presidential campaign.

Trump plans to accuse Harris of flip-flopping on policy positions, while Harris will call out Trump’s alleged history of dishonesty.

Polls show voters are still uncertain about Harris, making this a crucial opportunity for her to sway opinions.

Trump, meanwhile, will focus on inflation and immigration under Biden’s administration. The debate could shift dynamics in a tight race. #featured #trending

News

Thousands of protesters clash with police at Melbourne defence expo

Published

8 hours ago

September 11, 2024

ticker NEWS

Anti-war protesters and police clashed outside a defence exhibition in Melbourne on forcing police to close roads.

Hundreds of people were seen gathered outside the venue hosting the biennial Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition, with many chanting pro-Palestine slogans through a loud speaker, television footage showed. #featured #trending