Democratic Nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris

Sen. Chuck Schumer faced an awkward moment when offering support for Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democrat nominee, as no one clapped during his announcement. Schumer tried to generate applause but was met with silence, highlighting a lack of enthusiasm for Harris among Democrats.

YouGov Survey on Democrat Nominee Preference

A YouGov survey found that only 37% of respondents believe Vice President Kamala Harris should be the Democrat nominee after President Joe Biden announced he is not seeking reelection. Independents are not in favor of Harris, with 36% preferring 'someone else.' Despite this, 60% of Democrats support Harris as the nominee. Biden and other major Democrats have endorsed Harris.

Labour Party's Plan to Lower Voting Age

The Labour Party plans to lower the voting age to 16 if they win the election to increase their voter base. This move is expected to benefit Labour as younger voters tend to support left-wing parties more, but there are concerns about low turnout among young voters.

Political Shift in Britain

Reform UK, founded by Nigel Farage, has surpassed the Conservative Party in male support in Britain according to a YouGov survey. The party is gaining momentum and is now the main challenger to Labour in Red Wall seats.