The Conservative Party has unveiled a plan to remove 750,000 illegal immigrants from the UK within five years. This initiative involves a “Removals Force” with a doubled budget, aiming to deport at least 150,000 individuals annually. The plan also includes restricting asylum claims, abolishing the Immigration Tribunal, and potentially withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights to expedite the deportation process. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has emphasized that those entering the UK without permission should be returned to their home countries or other safe nations, and the party hopes to implement the plan to counteract a challenge by Reform UK.
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Following a judicial recount triggered by a razor-thin initial margin, Conservative Jonathan Rowe has won the Terra Nova-The Peninsulas riding in Newfoundland. Rowe initially lost to Liberal Anthony Germain by 12 votes but ultimately secured victory by the same margin after a comprehensive review of over 1,000 ballots. This win grants the Conservatives their third Newfoundland and Labrador seat and elevates their national total to 144. The recount, delayed by unforeseen circumstances, involved the careful examination of initially rejected ballots, ultimately deciding the outcome of the closely contested election.
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Following his loss in the recent federal election, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will run in a by-election for the Alberta seat of Battle River-Crowfoot. Incumbent MP Damien Kurek is temporarily resigning his seat to facilitate this, intending to run again in the next federal election. Poilievre accepted Kurek’s offer, expressing gratitude for his support. This move allows Poilievre to regain his seat in Parliament and continue his role as Opposition leader despite the Conservatives’ overall election loss.
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Preliminary results indicate that Liberal Bruce Fanjoy has defeated Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in the Carleton riding by approximately 3,800 votes, ending Poilievre’s 19-year winning streak. Fanjoy, who campaigned on a message of unity, secured over 50% of the vote. The unusually high number of candidates (91), a result of targeted efforts by the advocacy group Longest Ballot, contributed to a delayed projection of the results. The Carleton riding’s expanded boundaries, following a 2021 census review, also played a role in the election outcome.
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Canada’s election has seen a dramatic shift, with the Liberals, initially trailing significantly, now neck-and-neck with the Conservatives. This turnaround is largely attributed to the rise of Mark Carney as Liberal leader, offering a steady hand amidst President Trump’s renewed threats against Canada. While Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre focused on domestic issues and voter dissatisfaction with the Liberals, Trump’s actions inadvertently boosted Carney’s appeal as a capable leader during a time of international uncertainty. The election’s outcome hinges on which party can best address voters’ concerns about the US President’s actions and their potential impact on the Canadian economy and national identity.
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Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader, initially enjoyed a significant polling lead, fueled by his populist appeal and confrontational style. However, a dramatic shift in public opinion, largely attributed to external factors like Trump’s policies, has left the Conservatives trailing the Liberals. Despite internal criticism of the campaign’s strategy, Poilievre is attempting to refocus his message on empathy and hope, while facing challenges to overcome his negative image among some key demographics. The Conservatives are now pinning their hopes on a last-minute turnaround before the election.
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Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, maintains close ties to numerous corporate interests and right-wing media outlets, including Koch Industries, Elon Musk’s X Corp., and oil and gas companies. His party’s National Council is heavily populated by corporate lobbyists, reflecting a deliberate weakening of lobbying restrictions. This network facilitates the advancement of the Conservative agenda, which, despite Poilievre’s populist rhetoric, benefits powerful corporations at the expense of average Canadians. This interconnected web of influence mirrors similar patterns of plutocratic influence in the United States, highlighting a transnational conservative movement.
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