In a town far from Whitehall, I saw just how devastating Labour’s cuts will be. So why can’t ministers? | John Harris
jTwo weeks ago, UST, my work day began at 6:45am, in a quiet cul-de-dead near Berry in Manchester. I was there to shadow Julia, a home care worker, on her daily morning round. She was about to put herself in the house of a 93-year-old woman. “She's going to be sleeping in the bed,” Julia […]
How Democrats infiltrated Republican’s ‘thunderous’ town halls
Large campaign rally and town halls are pillars of election year politics, but two months after President Donald Trump's second term, town halls are erupting across the country. Republicans are mostly told to stay home, but Democrats seem to be driving the story for the first time since Trump returned to the White House. Democrats […]
GOP lawmakers booed at town halls defend hosting events despite advice from leaders
Faced with a hostile crowd and a virus conflict at the district's town hall, House Republicans defend their decision to hold the event to avoid recommendations from House GOP leaders. “I think it showed people that Republicans can and should endure our position,” Rep. Chuck Edwards, RN.C., said. Edwards faced a swarm of protesters who […]
Dem rep’s town hall cut short after hotheaded anti-Israel protesters take over: ‘Soulless piece of crap’
On Wednesday night, one of several obstructions in the events of this week's Congress, Democrats' City Hall came to a short distance after being confused by protesters who protested Wednesday night. According to a video filmed at the event, “You are the most soulless crap I've ever seen.” Reported by CNN. The event saw interruptions […]
Ocasio-Cortez rips Colorado Republican for not holding town hall
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (DN.Y.) swiped with Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Colo.) at a district rally on Friday, telling his constituents that it was “better.” “I've heard there are representatives who haven't made a town hall,” Ocasio-Cortez told the crowd at the second stop on his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in Greeley, Colorado. […]
‘You Are Not Fighting’: Republicans Aren’t The Only Ones Facing Rabid Town Halls
Democrats are being scrutinized by their own voters who have made Trump's agenda possible and are allegedly culminating in the fiery city hall. Republican lawmakers face pressure and hostility at the in-person city hall and are leading the GOP leadership to suggest that members temporarily avoid such events. At least one Republican town hall appears […]
Protesters disrupt, jump on stage during Democrat congressman’s town hall
On Wednesday night, one of several obstructions in the events of this week's Congress, Democrats' City Hall came to a short distance after being confused by protesters who protested Wednesday night. According to a video filmed at the event, “You are the most soulless crap I've ever seen.” Reported by CNN. The event saw interruptions […]
Democrats face frustrated voters at raucous town halls
Republicans are not the only lawmakers facing conflicting city halls on a parliamentary break. Democrats are increasingly facing the rage of the party's liberal foundations over their reaction to the Trump administration. Councilman Sean Casten (D-Ill.) clashed with a pro-Palestinian participant at City Hall on Wednesday, closing the police forum. It followed Rep. Glen Ivy […]
Dana Loesch Warns ‘Fake’ Town Halls Could Fracture Democratic Base
Conservative radio host Dana Roche appeared on Fox News on Thursday to discuss potential backlash from the City Hall meeting coordinated by left-wing activists. Democrat leaders have launched tours across the United States targeting Republican-led districts to challenge political opposition. When he appeared in “Jesse Watters Primetime,” Loesch said these events not only fail to […]
Overt Confrontation Erupts at Town Hall as Lawmaker Faces Angry Mob over Israel-Hamas Conflict
Rep. Sean Kasten (D-Ill.) faced criticism from constituents at a town hall meeting at City Hall as they expressed their concerns over the treatment of Palestinians in the Israeli-Hamas War. Video footage retrieved from CNN shows attendees aggressively confronting Kasten, with one person getting physical and approaching him on stage. “You’re saying that when my […]