The Liberal Democrats are facing a lawsuit from a former candidate who claims he was removed from his position because of his Christian beliefs. David Campanale, a former BBC journalist, is taking legal action against the party with the support of the bishops of Winchester and Guildford, two key target seats for the Lib Dems.

The recent selection of Richard Holden as the Tory candidate for Basildon and Billericay has sparked a wave of backlash from local party members. Many are calling it a "slap in the face" for the grassroots supporters who had hoped for a more locally connected candidate. Holden, who currently serves as the Tory chair, has faced criticism for being parachuted into a safe seat without any prior connection to the area. This move has left many local Tories feeling overlooked and undervalued. The backlash highlights the tension between party leadership and local members, with many feeling that their voices and preferences have been disregarded in favor of a more politically expedient choice. It remains to be seen how this discontent will impact Holden's campaign in the upcoming election.

Republican rivals have criticized President Biden's border plan aimed at reducing the influx of migrants at the US-Mexico border. Despite the backlash, the president has defended his strategy to address the record number of arrivals. Biden's opponents have raised concerns about the effectiveness of his approach, questioning whether it will be sufficient to tackle the ongoing border crisis. However, the president has stood firm in his decision and emphasized the importance of implementing measures to manage the situation. The debate over immigration policies continues to be a contentious issue, with both sides offering differing perspectives on how best to address the challenges at the border. As the Biden administration works to implement its plan, the political divide on this issue remains evident.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been accused of spreading misinformation about Labour's tax plans by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar. This comes after Chancellor Rishi Sunak faced criticism for falsely claiming that working families would see a £2,000 tax increase under Labour's proposals. Sarwar has called out the government for spreading false information and urged them to focus on addressing the real issues facing the country.

Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, had a milkshake thrown over him as he launched his general election campaign in Clacton.

Nigel Farage faced a moment of disruption during the launch of his election campaign in Essex when a drink was thrown over him. The incident occurred as Farage was addressing a crowd, marking the beginning of his campaign efforts. Despite the unexpected interruption, Farage continued with his speech and remained composed. The individual responsible for the act has not been identified, and it is unclear what motivated the action. Farage's team has not released any official statements regarding the incident.

The Washington DC board of elections has been targeted with harassing messages for allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections. While the city only permits non-citizens to participate in local elections, Republicans have seized on this issue to sow doubt in the election results. One caller left a message for the board of elections on 1 May, expressing outrage at the city's decision to allow non-US citizens to vote in local elections. The caller, who did not identify themselves, angrily questioned the board's authority to let "illegals" vote in the nation's capital. The caller went as far as to label the board members as traitors to their own country. The controversy surrounding non-citizens voting in local elections has become a focal point for Republicans looking to undermine the integrity of the electoral process in Washington DC. Despite the city's clear distinction between local and federal elections, the issue has sparked heated debate and criticism. The board of elections, led by executive director Monica Evans, has been on the receiving end of these harassing messages, highlighting the intense emotions and political divisions surrounding the issue of non-citizens voting in local elections.