Advisory 4 Current Events

Political Systems UK

Starmer facing party backlash after Labour party lost hundreds of council seats in England  

Starmer's health secretary resigned from the cabinet and said he would run for prime minister against Starmer 

Reform UK taking support away from Labour party 

Political systems: Parliamentary system, changes in party can occur quickly, democracy, smaller parties like Reform UK can sway support 

 

Political Institutions Nigeria

Former power minister imprisoned on corruption charges, money intended for infrastructure was illegally redirected to him and associates 

Political institutions: Judicial system holds executive officials accountable, acting as an anti-corruption institution of the Nigerian gov

Political Culture Mexico

World Cup to be co-hosted by Mexico, US, Canada

Mexico gov proposed ending school early to minimize traffic during the World Cup tourism, parents upset  

Sheinbaum ended up cancelling the plan all together because of Backlash

Political culture: Free speech in a democracy, parents able to speak out about the issue and have their voices make an impact on policy, participate politically through speaking out and talking to newspapers 

Political Institutions Mexico

President Sheinbaum agreed to allow Iran's team to stay in Mexico during the World Cup after the US said the US said they wouldn't let them stay in the US to prevent conflict between US and Iran potentially  

Political institutions: Governments of Mexico and Iran interacting with each other to make decisions to limit conflict between US and Iran, Sheinbaum using her authority as executive of Mexico to make the decision