Sentences with phrase «holding leadership elections»

The Green party is holding leadership elections for the first time in its history, with Euro MEP Caroline Lucas running against former star of The Bill, Ashley Gunstock.

Labour now faces a similar conflict of opinion, made worse by the need to hold a leadership election using a system which highlights the divisions in the party.

[109] The Labour Party held a leadership election, in which Jeremy Corbyn, then a member of the Socialist Campaign Group, [110] was considered a fringe hopeful when the contest began, receiving nominations from just 36 MPs, one more than the minimum required to stand, and the support of just 16 MPs.

McDonagh did not state that she wanted Brown deposed, but she implored the Labour Party to hold a leadership election.

However, Mr Farage hinted he was considering standing for party leader for a third time, following a summer hiatus, when Ukip holds its leadership elections in September this year.

Mr Brown said his party would hold a leadership election by its autumn conference, and said he would play no part.

NSBA's 150 school board member Delegate Assembly held the leadership elections during NSBA's Annual Conference, April 7 - 9, in San Antonio, Texas.

NSBA's 150 - member Delegate Assembly held leadership elections during the annual conference.

Not exact matches

But she said the project is on hold and future plans are unclear as a result of the change in USPTO leadership after the presidential election.

His lack of experience could hold him back, but the MSP for Central Scotland is a member of the Campaign for Socialism and his support for Corbyn could see him surprise many in the leadership election.

It's hard to tell how many do this — I know of a few politically engaged Liberals who periodically hold Tory membership cards too — but it's a fact of life for those of other political stripes in a one - party province like Alberta: the political direction of the province is decided at the PC leadership conventions, not in general elections.

Since the by - election was called, I suspect more federal Liberal MPs have visited the riding since the party held their leadership convention at the Saddledome in 1990.

Voter turnout ranged from a low of 20.4 % in the 2000 Red Deer - North by - election, held to replace PC MLA Stockwell Day who resigned to run for the leadership of the Canadian Alliance, to 45.5 % in the 1996 Redwater by - election, held to replace Liberal MLA Nick Taylor who had been appointed to the Canadian Senate.

The small - cap universe doesn't hold the appeal it did in the wake of last year's presidential election, and large - cap growth names have resumed leadership of the market.

The decision to hold a referendum, changing how members can vote in leadership elections, the butterfly effect of political whim and political will.

Mr Cameron will meet with president Thein Sein, whose leadership he praised for allowing the release of political prisoners, the holding of by - elections and the legalisation of previously outlawed political parties, on the trip.

In response, secular factions under the leadership of General Khalifa Hifter launched a military assault against the GNC to force it to hold parliamentary elections.

However, contrary to the impressions of the petitioners, the leadership of the NPP is in a position to confirm several meetings held with Mrs. Osei to discuss their concerns ahead of the 2016 elections.

Gov. Eric Greitens of Missouri was indicted on a felony invasion of privacy charge, accused of photographing a nude or partially nude person without the person's knowledge or consent in 2015, threatening his hold on the leadership of the state and creating chaos across Missouri's political landscape in an election year.

BBC Parliament would be a good choice, if it wasn't for that annoying balance requirement (how about arguing the other parties can also have their leadership election debates televised, they just have to hold a leadership competition...)

He was a contender in the 2010 leadership election and held a number of cabinet posts in Gordon Brown's government.

... Nothing short of a return to the caucus under the leadership of Andrea Stewart - Cousins and special elections held ASAP would move us off our course of running a primary opponent to David Carlucci.»

The by - election consolidated Nick Clegg's hold on power, sparked new rumours of leadership bids against David Cameron, saw a surge in support for Ukip and raised questions about Ed Miliband's ability to win votes in the south - east.

But discontent remains, with dozens of local parties holding meetings to vote on whether there should be a leadership election.

Cambridge will be the first large local party to hold an extraordinary general meeting on a leadership election.

[51] Campbell resigned on 15 October 2007, and Vince Cable became acting leader until a leadership election could be held.

Under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership the Labour Party has consistently polled over 40 per cent for the past nine months since the general election, and held a narrow lead over the Tories.

In each of the three parties, an interim leader is possible, to hold the fort until a leadership election has taken place.

A second leadership election was held in November, which was won by Paul Nuttall.

Labour's Corbynite grouping is likely to have enough supportive MPs to hold onto the leadership after the general election - but only if it chooses the right candidate.

Given the relative weakness of the left in the PLP, as witnessed by the problems Diane Abbott and John McDonnell had in getting nominations for the leadership election, his 121 votes should actually be hailed a triumph, as it represents both the respect in which he is held by many in the centre of the Party as well as on the left.

The Senate leadership coalition holds power by a narrow margin, and Governor Cuomo has already promised the minor party, the Working Families Party, that he would work to help Democrats regain control of the Senate, in exchange for the party's endorsement in the fall elections.

The Senate leadership coalition holds power by a narrow margin, and Governor Cuomo has already promised the minor party the Working Families Party that he would work to help Democrats regain control of the Senate, in exchange for that party's endorsement in the fall elections.

Theresa May's leadership looked to be all - but over this morning after her gamble in holding a snap general election went spectacularly wrong.

Ribble Valley and Nottingham Lib Dems are the first local parties to vote for a new national leadership election to be held.

«When we are in power, we are allowed to hold the congress and select our leadership one year before the elections, when we are out of power, we do it within two years.

They said they wanted to have a different leader and another leadership election was held last year.

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran fulfilled a key election - year promise today, signing an executive order barring her appointees from holding leadership positions in political parties or donating to her campaign.

«I think the most powerful argument for Labour in this election - because of the way the polls are, and the way the opinion polls are and the leadership issue - the most powerful argument for Labour is to say it's important for our democracy that the Government is held to account and needs a strong opposition.»

During the leadership contest Ms May ruled out an early general election, saying that not holding one would create stability during Brexit negotiations.

Which may just hold if, before the election, she both delivers some form of Brexit and stands aside to enable a leadership election in which the post-Brexit Tory future will be personified.

I am however deeply disappointed with the discussion and by your failure to recognise that the turmoil after the Referendum vote, a likely Autumn election, the responsibility to hold the Labour Party together and the very wide - and ever widening - concerns about your leadership require a fresh leadership election, with you stepping aside as Leader to seek a new mandate if you aspire to lead Labour into the coming General Eelection, the responsibility to hold the Labour Party together and the very wide - and ever widening - concerns about your leadership require a fresh leadership election, with you stepping aside as Leader to seek a new mandate if you aspire to lead Labour into the coming General Eelection, with you stepping aside as Leader to seek a new mandate if you aspire to lead Labour into the coming General ElectionElection.

Margaret Mullane, secretary of the CLP in Dagenham and Rainham, which Labour holds, said: «The CLP voted overwhelmingly for Jeremy at the last leadership election and we have been ringing up members regularly and I get the impression nothing has changed.»

Attlee stood in the subsequent leadership election, held soon after, where he was opposed by Herbert Morrison, who had just re-entered parliament in the recent election, and Arthur Greenwood: Morrison was seen as the favourite by many, but was distrusted by many sections of the party, especially the left - wing.

«After months of concealing their financial operations from the (Federal Elections) Commission and the public, Representative Bishop and his leadership PAC must be held accountable for these late and misleading reports,» she said.

Under normal circumstances, Deputy Leader Kezia Dugdale would become acting leader, but former Leader Iain Gray was appointed Acting Leader whilst a leadership and a deputy leadership election are being simultaneously held on account of Dugdale resigning as Deputy Leader to stand for Leader.

Between them, the three main British parties have held 19 ordinary leadership elections since the war.

[13] A second leadership election was held in November, which was won by Paul Nuttall, who thus succeeded Farage.

Not only did tactical voting take place during the Labour leadership election (held under AV) but it was actively encouraged by all campaigns I would presume.

Nearly 5,500 people left the party in 2007 alone, even though there was a deputy leadership election held in that year.