Al Jazeera English
UK general election live results 2024: By the numbers
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party is expected to lose the July 4 election after 14 years in power. Vote counting is ongoing in the UK’s snap general election for 650 House of Commons seats. The main parties in the race are the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Greens, Reform UK, SNP, Plaid Cymru, and DUP. The first-past-the-post system determines winners in each constituency.
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CBC.ca
Chrystia Freeland says Toronto MPs met in her backyard to discuss byelection loss
Deputy PM Freeland hosted a meeting in her backyard for Toronto Liberal caucus members to discuss the party’s byelection loss. She emphasized the importance of listening to voters’ messages. Freeland also expressed support for PM Trudeau amid concerns about his leadership. Cabinet ministers have publicly backed Trudeau, despite some MPs expressing doubts.
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The Globe and Mail
Freeland says ‘vast, vast majority’ of Liberal caucus supports Trudeau in wake of Toronto by-election loss
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland expresses full support for Justin Trudeau amid by-election loss in Toronto-St. Paul’s, emphasizing the need to address affordability concerns. Voters’ message: “Life is hard, government must do better.”
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CP24
Labour wins huge majority in U.K. election: exit poll
Labour Party set for landslide victory in UK election, punishing Conservatives after 14 years. Keir Starmer likely to become next prime minister. Voters eager for change amid economic woes and distrust in institutions. Conservatives face historic defeat, potential leadership change. Voter James Erskine optimistic for change.
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CBC
Head of Canada’s spy agency announces he’s stepping down from the job
David Vigneault, director of CSIS, is stepping down after seven years. His tenure saw confrontations with Chinese and Indian governments over foreign interference. A report highlighted clashes between CSIS and the federal government on this issue. Justice Hogue noted CSIS’s cautious approach in sharing intelligence on foreign interference.