Backlash from centrist Democrats as democratic socialist candidates sweep primaries
Party’s old guard abandons ‘blue no matter what’ banner to push for a more formal break with progressive wingAfter a string of Democratic Socialists o...
Dettol apologises after ‘toxic men’ advert sparks backlash in China
British disinfectant brand withdraws advert about a man’s efforts to find a ‘clean and untouched’ womanThe British hygiene brand Dettol has apologised...
Starmer has a strong green record – but a rightwing backlash weakened his plans
Prime minister was forced to row back on some policies despite strong support among voters for climate actionKeir Starmer has faced a problem no Labou...
Albanese announces ‘generous’ capital gains tax exemptions for small businesses after budget backlash
Start-ups and testamentary trusts to receive carve-outs after criticism of Labor’s CGT changesAll of Australia’s 2.7m small businesses will receive “g...
UK ministers lobby Trump to avert backlash against social media ban
No 10 is worried about retaliation from White House over restrictions to under-16s’ internet useMinisters have embarked on a concerted lobbying operat...
Backlash against ‘short-termist’ UK plans to weaken EV sales targets
Charging industry and electric vehicle manufacturers say measure could cost jobs and harm UK automotive sectorThe UK government’s plans to further wea...
Minister defends changes to UK workers’ rights against costs backlash
Kate Dearden says reforms such as enhanced sick pay simply bring UK into line with other big economiesLabour’s radical workers’ rights reforms have si...
Hudson Williams Sparks Backlash Over High School Photo With Swastika
Hudson Williams is getting some heat over an old high school photo.
The Heated Rivalry star is facing backlash after a picture resurfaced online showi...
‘Extreme fear’ among immigrants as backlash sweeps South Africa
African migrants say legal status offers little protection as rallies against illegal immigration gain momentumAfrican migrants in South Africa say th...
Red states push conservative rebrands of Pride month in backlash to LGBTQ+ celebrations
Republican states rebrand June as ‘nuclear family month’ or ‘fidelity month’ in latest attack on LGBTQ+ communitiesJune is widely marked as gay Pride ...
Sikhs wary of UK backlash as they condemn ‘moment of madness’
Community leaders express disgust at Vickrum Digwa over murder of Henry Nowak amid fears of rise in racial tensionsAmandeep Singh, an educator with th...
Labor MPs expect eventual concessions for startups after backlash to CGT changes
Several MPs tell Guardian Australia they are keen to see tweaks, and some are engaging directly with treasurer’s officeGet our breaking news email, fr...
For peat’s sake: RHS faces conservative backlash over Chelsea flower show
Critics of Royal Horticultural Society turn hose on corporate sponsorship, peat-free compost and general ‘wokery’There was King Charles and David Beck...
