Frontrunner among mainstream candidates for Labour leadership denies his supporters had urged female rivals to stand aside after row over Falconer article (theguardian.com)
But Perry joins a growing list of increasingly mainstream candidates who hold extreme views about climate that aren't anchored in reality: Michele Bachmann is a famous climate naysayer, and Ron Paul has also described global warming as a hoax. (treehugger.com)
Former economy minister Emmanuel Macron launched his bid for the presidency on Wednesday, a move likely to take votes from mainstream candidates in a tight race that promises a strong turnout for Le Pen. (businessinsider.com)