Conservatives in turmoil: defections to Reform UK and Braverman saga hit party unity amid UK policy shifts. Former PMs/ MPs anchor the background.
In the Gorton and Denton by-election, allegations of high levels of illegal family voting have emerged, with election observers reporting the highest incidence in a decade. The Electoral Commission and police are investigating, amid claims from parties about potential electoral misconduct and questions over the legitimacy of the results.
As of March 6, 2026, Indonesia has enacted a regulation banning children under 16 from having accounts on high-risk social media platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Roblox, and Bigo Live. The ban will be implemented gradually starting March 28, with penalties for non-compliant platforms. This makes Indonesia the first Southeast Asian country to impose such restrictions, following Australia's December 2025 ban.
Avi Lewis has been elected leader of Canada's New Democratic Party, promising to rebuild the party after its worst electoral losses. Lewis, known for his anti-Zionist stance and family political legacy, campaigned on principles including affordability and the environment. His victory signals a shift in the party's direction.
The UK government has announced that existing guidance on mobile phone restrictions in schools will be made statutory. This move formalises policies most schools already enforce, aiming to strengthen child safeguarding legislation amid ongoing debates about technology's impact on young people. The legislation is part of broader child protection reforms.