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Sky News AU
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Sussan Ley's shadow cabinet reveal causes Coalition divide
Some Liberals are suggesting Sussan Ley has risked making enemies in unveiling her new shadow ministry. Conservatives who voted for the Opposition leader have expressed disappointment with her decision to demote those who voted against her leadership. According to The Australian, several Liberal members expected Jane Hume to be given a more junior role rather than being removed entirely from the frontbench. Other Coalition members have voiced their support for the Opposition leader's decision.
Hamilton Spectator
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
B.C. Tories say NDP government should have fallen because of blurred Zoom screen
VICTORIA - If it were up to B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad, British Columbians would have found themselves at the start of an election campaign Thursday — because of a blurred Zoom screen. Rustad says Speaker Raj Chouhan shouldn't have counted an online vote on Wednesday night by Rick Glumac, minister of state for trade, arguing the blurred background of his screen violated the legislature's prohibition against virtual backgrounds. The vote on the government's Bill 14 was a confidence vote — and without Glumac's vote, or the tiebreaker cast by Chouhan, Rustad says the Opposition would have won 46 to 45. But B.C. NDP house leader Mike Farnworth says Glumac was clearly sitting in a room, with his face visible. He says that blurring the background of a room is an established practice and it's not the same as using a virtual background. Farnworth says a true example of a virtual background would be a member of the Opposition 'sitting on a beach with half a coconut, with an umbrella in it, and palm trees' and that the complaint about Glumac is 'nonsense.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 29, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
B.C. Tories say NDP government should have fallen because of blurred Zoom screen
VICTORIA – If it were up to B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad, British Columbians would have found themselves at the start of an election campaign Thursday — because of a blurred Zoom screen. Rustad says Speaker Raj Chouhan shouldn't have counted an online vote on Wednesday night by Rick Glumac, minister of state for trade, arguing the blurred background of his screen violated the legislature's prohibition against virtual backgrounds. The vote on the government's Bill 14 was a confidence vote — and without Glumac's vote, or the tiebreaker cast by Chouhan, Rustad says the Opposition would have won 46 to 45. But B.C. NDP house leader Mike Farnworth says Glumac was clearly sitting in a room, with his face visible. He says that blurring the background of a room is an established practice and it's not the same as using a virtual background. Farnworth says a true example of a virtual background would be a member of the Opposition 'sitting on a beach with half a coconut, with an umbrella in it, and palm trees' and that the complaint about Glumac is 'nonsense.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 29, 2025.
7NEWS
10 hours ago
- Politics
- 7NEWS
Liberal Senator Jane Hume admits ‘hurt' at brutal axing by new Coalition leader Sussan Ley
Liberal Senator Jane Hume has denied her high-profile axing had anything to do with work-from-home policies, after she was sacked from the shadow ministry by new party leader, Sussan Ley. Hume, a firebrand name in the party and one of its few female stars, served as former shadow finance minister. Victorian senator Sarah Henderson was also dumped from the frontbench. Hume openly backed Angus Taylor for the leadership, which many believe could be one of the reasons for her axing, an accusation which Ley has publicly denied. 'She is an enormously talented, fantastic member of this team who has contributed amazingly over her political career [and] will continue to do so,' Ley told media. On Friday, Sunrise host Nat Barr questioned Hume over her axing. 'If you're asking me whether I feel hurt or slighted by this move from Sussan, of course it hurts,' Hume said. 'It hurts professionally because I was a hard-working and prolific member of the frontbench in the previous Opposition. It hurts personally, too, because you know, Sussan and I are friends.' Hume explained she would focus on her ability to make a difference in Parliament. 'This isn't the playground. This is the Parliament. I'm not here to make friends. I'm here to make a difference. 'I'm here to fight for the future of your kids, my kids, their kids, for freedom and choice and personal responsibility, and reward for effort, and the importance of small business, and the dangers of big government. 'I will continue to do that every day from whatever position I am in. 'And, in fact, there is something very liberating about being on the backbench and being able to speak without having to stick to the party line, and without having to stick to talking points. 'That's certainly going to make for much more interesting Sunrise interviews.' Hume went on to back Ley's leadership and call for party unity. 'The most important thing we can all do here now is get behind Sussan Ley, put our shoulders to the wheel. Because there's a very big task ahead of us. 'Not only to win back the hearts and minds and votes of Australians but also to hold this terrible government to account, and that's exactly what I am going to be doing every day, and every single one of my colleagues are going to be doing every day. 'As my very wise mother would say, 'stop your nonsense, chin up, chest out, straighten your tiara and let's get on with the job'.'
The Hindu
14 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Letters to The Editor — May 30, 2025
Manipur situation The intent by some in the National Democratic Alliance 'to form a 'popular' government in Manipur' is strange (Page 1, May 29). That these people are unaware of the ground reality is cause for concern. The consensus of all stakeholders and a proper settlement of the ethnic conflict is what will pave the way for a conducive environment. One expects the government of the day to engage with the warring factions and find a lasting solution to the crisis. Prabhu Raj R., Bengaluru MP's line Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has done a good job of turning the defence of India's position vis-à-vis Pakistan into an unqualified eulogisation of the top leader in the course of India's diplomatic outreach (Inside pages, 'Shashi Tharoor faces flak from his own party for remarks on LoC breach', May 29). Reading between the lines, one can say with certainty that the MP awards more marks to the government of the day than previous Congress governments in dealing with Pakistan. For all his scholarship, sophistication, sensitivity and sensibility, are his words laced with the belligerence typical of right-wing hardliners? Is there a desperation to demonstrate that he wears his patriotism on his sleeves? A poet dreamt that he was a butterfly and was left to wonder which way he was dreaming. The MP seems to share the poet's predicament. G. David Milton, Maruthancode, Tamil Nadu Had the erudite leader remembered the India-Pakistan war of 1965, he would have known that the Indian Army had not only crossed the ceasefire line but also captured the entire Haji Pir bulge in the Battle of Haji Pir Pass. It marked a turning point in the conflict and held until vacated under the Tashkent Agreement. Not recognising such significant military achievements would be more than unfair to the valour and the sacrifices of India's armed forces. S.K. Choudhury, Bengaluru The MP's statements have sparked understandable outrage within his own party. While political maturity involves acknowledging national achievements beyond party lines, it is troubling when such statements blur ideological boundaries and confuse people. By appearing to align with the ruling party's narrative, the MP risks weakening the Opposition's position and inadvertently bolstering the BJP's propaganda. It is essential for Opposition leaders to maintain clarity, consistency, and an accountability to the values their party stands for. Rukma Sharma Jalandhar, Punjab Digital literacy Digital literacy in rural India is essential. Many lack Internet access and basic digital skills. Governments and schools must provide the necessary infrastructure and training. Bridging this divide ensures equal opportunities for education, jobs, and growth. As a student, I believe it is time to act. Buvan Doolla, Mumbai Inadequate Torrential rainfall following the early onset of the southwest monsoon has undoubtedly exposed the creaky drainage infrastructure of Indian cities. There is no doubt that several of India's metropolitan cities do not have well-equipped drainage systems to deal with the recent changes in weather patterns. With weather vagaries becoming the new normal, cities have to invest more to revamp their drainage systems to avoid the flooding that affects livelihoods and causes damage. M. Jeyaram, Sholavandan, Tamil Nadu
