Sentences with phrase «returning as party leader»

Green MP Caroline Lucas has admitted that party leader Natalie Bennett could have performed better in the general election campaign - and has left the door ajar to returning as party leader.

Not exact matches

Trudeau's minority lasted as long as it did thanks to support from the New Democratic Party (in return for the implementation of some NDP policies), while Harper's was aided by disarray in the opposition Liberal Party — Paul Martin's resignation, a lengthy and divisive leadership convention, and the unwillingness of the new leader, Stephane Dion, to defeat Harper until the Grits had begun to reduce their party and personal debts, and developed new policies (notably the Green ShParty (in return for the implementation of some NDP policies), while Harper's was aided by disarray in the opposition Liberal Party — Paul Martin's resignation, a lengthy and divisive leadership convention, and the unwillingness of the new leader, Stephane Dion, to defeat Harper until the Grits had begun to reduce their party and personal debts, and developed new policies (notably the Green ShParty — Paul Martin's resignation, a lengthy and divisive leadership convention, and the unwillingness of the new leader, Stephane Dion, to defeat Harper until the Grits had begun to reduce their party and personal debts, and developed new policies (notably the Green Shparty and personal debts, and developed new policies (notably the Green Shift).

Former leader Paul Hinman returned to the Assembly in a 2009 by - election and Heather Forsyth, Rob Anderson, and Guy Boutilier were elected as PC candidates in 2008 before crossing the floor to join the Wildrose Party in 2010.

In the end, plummeting fundraising returns, bad polling numbers, MLA defections, and a caucus and party on the verge of revolt forced Ms. Redford to step down as Premier of Alberta and Leader of the PC Party on March 23, party on the verge of revolt forced Ms. Redford to step down as Premier of Alberta and Leader of the PC Party on March 23, Party on March 23, 2014.

The popularity of the Labour party would slip three per cent if Blair returned as leader, a poll has revealed.

Even Clegg's most fiercely loyal friends recognise that, if the Lib Dems suffer significant losses and return to opposition, his tenure as party leader will soon end.

The video, which features IDC Leader Jeff Klein speaking directly into the camera about the eight conference members, comes as the conference is under pressure from liberal advocacy groups to return to the fold of mainline Democrats in the Senate and deliver a working majority for the party.

But it is the country he needs to persuade if he is ever to return to a Labour conference as party leader and prime minister.»

Delivering the first leaders speech to a Conservative conference as prime minister since 1996, Mr Cameron was keen to remind his party that it had finally returned to Downing Street after so long in the electoral wilderness.

But there's no way Klein would vote for Sampson, who has been widely speculated to be on his last legs as leader for months now — a speculation that has continued despite the fact that he just presided over a campaign effort that might have returned his party to power.

Shadow cabinet elections were proposed by the party's deputy leader, Tom Watson, as a way of allowing rebel MPs to return to the frontbench with dignity.

The leader of the defeated Tory Party, Michael Howard, steps down and in another surprise development, Tony Blair, who is no longer in the Labour Party, but has been returned to Parliament as an independent, is elected leader of the Conservative opposition.

But speaking to the Times, Mandelson said anyone who tried to take Labour back to the era before Blair's election as leader in 1994 would wreck the party's chances of a swift return to power.

Senior party figures appear convinced that things aren't as bad as they appear and that Dugdale will return in May as leader of the opposition.

As you'll recall, the entire (then 30 - member) GOP Senate conference signed Koch's trio of redistricting, budget and ethics reform pledges, but Majority Leader Dean Skelos has been noncommittal since his party returned to power.

Tim Farron's resignation as the leader of the Liberal Democrats will spark a contest between the party's 12 MPs — several of whom lost seats in 2015 and have only just returned to parliament.

All three party leaders united to praise the legacy of Margaret Thatcher today, as MPs returned to the Commons to mark the passing of one of Britain's most influential prime ministers.

The national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has advised the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Goodluck Jonathan to return home as the nation has provided enough shoes for him.

Sources close to Mr Corbyn told the Mirror they expect at least half a dozen - including arch-Blairite Lord Falconer - to return to the shadow cabinet as the leader tries to make peace with his party.

Britain needs a return to idealism, David Miliband declares, as he launches his official campaign against his brother Ed to become the next leader of the Labour party.

It was gathered that the party's hierarchy was divided over the likely return of Atiku to the party as some leaders were said to be of the opinion that only those, who had stood by the party from inception, be trusted with its presidential ticket.

Scotland voted by a 10 % margin against independence, but the referendum returned «Yes» votes in some traditional Labour strongholds, particularly Glasgow and North Lanarkshire, prompting media speculation about Lamont's future as the party's leader.

Yesterday, Miss Sturgeon also echoed former party leader Alex Salmond, now bidding to return to Westminster as an MP, by insisting that the SNP would vote down a minority Conservative Government, despite the long - standing tradition that the party with the most MPs should have an opportunity to form a Government.

As for the other party leaders - David Cameron returned a total of # 965 to cover overpaid mortgage interest - while Nick Clegg repaid around # 990 in gardening costs, both amounts appear to be more than they were asked for.

He expects that as party spokesman (minority leader) he will automatically be returned should Democrats pick up the one seat they need to regain the majority on Nov. 5.

- first 30 mins or so can be confusing if you haven't played the demo - Yew Geneolgia is the leader of the Three Cavaliers, who guide the Crystalguard into battle - mission of the Crystalguard is to Protect pope Agnes Oblige from harm at all costs - Agnes is captured by this game's new villain, Kaiser Oblivion - together with Cryst - Fairy Anne, they hatch a plan that becomes more apparent as you move along - one of Yew's longterm partners, Janne, has betrayed everyone and actually works for this newly formed Empire - he killed most of the remaining Crystalguard - Yew finds the final member Nikolai of the Cavaliers before his death and requests of him to simply walk away - Yew is determined to bring Agnes back from the airship she is being held captive on - Yew is young and gets easily scared - Edea Lee from the previous game returns - Magnolia Arch, a Ba'al Buster warrior who claims to come from the moon also appears - between lines of English dialogue, she speaks lines of French as well - there is a long chat between all three characters about how adventuring and camping can be a ton of fun - Party Chat makes its return, and seems a bit more humorous this time - Tiz Arrior will also join your team - some things in Luxendarc have changed since the last game - the world is more united against this common threat - if you beat all enemies in a single turn, it enables the «Bring It On!»