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Infantino faces his greatest test: Continental alliance hints at no-confidence vote against FIFA president

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:21 August 2026
Post last modified:22 August 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing one of the most significant political crises since taking office in 2016. Major continental federations have begun exploring a potential no-confidence motion amid escalating disputes over a controversial investment project concerning World Cup commercial rights. According to informed sources speaking to Reuters, UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) are considering a move that could ultimately lead to Infantino’s removal from office. This potential step comes as the FIFA president remains committed to running in the March 2027 elections, turning the current crisis from…

Leaked documents show Corbyn rejected YP exec’s unanimous no-confidence vote

Post author:Skwawkbox
Post published:16 July 2026
Post last modified:16 July 2026

On 13 July, Skwawkbox revealed that members of Your Party’s elected executive (CEC) had voted no confidence in three leading CEC figures. The vote was driven by the CEC chair’s suspension of three well-known activists from the CEC for attending a socialist event. Early reports suggested the vote had fallen short of the required two-thirds to remove the officials. But Skwawkbox can now confirm that in fact they were near-unanimous. However, both chair Jenn Forbes and party leader Jeremy Corbyn have refused to implement it. Procedural excuses The CEC meeting was quorate — it had the numbers required to be official.…

Exclusive: Your Party CEC holding Sunday no-confidence vote in chair, secretary

Post author:Skwawkbox
Post published:11 July 2026
Post last modified:11 July 2026

As the Canary revealed exclusively on Tuesday, disgusted members of Your Party’s (YP) executive committee (CEC) called for a no-confidence vote in the CEC’s chair and secretary. The call came after their removal of three well-known CEC members for attending a socialist conference. Skwawkbox can now reveal that the motion received enough support to force a vote, which will be held online from 6pm this Sunday, 12 July 2026. Your Party — Majority support Skwawkbox understands that a clear majority of members have said they will support the no-confidence motion. A senior figure told Skwawkbox that YP’s parliamentary leader Jeremy Corbyn…

Exclusive: disgusted Your Party exec members call no-confidence vote over suspensions

Post author:Skwawkbox
Post published:6 July 2026
Post last modified:7 July 2026

Outraged members of Your Party’s elected executive (CEC) have called for a no-confidence vote in the CEC’s chair and secretary. It is clear that committee members are outraged over the chair’s move to suspend three well-known members last week. Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi, Solma Ahmed and Mel Mullins were suspended for attending a socialist conference – even though Wimborne-Idrissi hadn’t attended. Your Party: more revelations In an email leaked to the Canary, one exec member wrote to fellow CEC members: Dear CEC members It is with huge regret that I write this email. But I feel strongly that it is needed. I have…