Taiwan votes with future of its democracy on the line
The future of Taiwan’s democracy is on the line as the self-ruled island’s 19 million voters decide on whether to give independence-leaning President Tsai Ing-wen a second term.
Election
Ousted Labour MPs call for ‘fundamental change’ in the party’s leadership
A host of defeated Labour MPs and candidates have stressed that “fundamental change” is needed at the top of the party in the wake of its devastating election defeat.
Jeremy Corbyn faces wrath of Labour MPs after disastrous election result
Labour MPs have laid into Jeremy Corbyn after a disastrous election in which the party lost 60 seats - many in their former heartlands.
Boris Johnson’s new Welsh Secretary confused with football legend Brian Clough
In the wake of his General Election victory, Boris Johnson has been reshuffling his Cabinet — but it is his Secretary of State for Wales that has gone viral.
John McDonnell to quit frontline politics following Labour defeat
John McDonnell has confirmed he will not be part of Labour’s next shadow cabinet following the party’s crushing defeat in Thursday’s election.
David Duguid: Nicola Sturgeon will never wipe out the Tory voice
David Duguid has launched a scathing attack on the first minister, accusing her of "ignoring" rural communities such as the coastal towns in Banff and Buchan.
What the newspaper websites say – December 13
Boris Johnson’s landslide election victory dominated newspaper websites on Friday morning as Britain woke up to find out about a disappointing night for Labour.
General Election 2019: Conservatives hold Banff and Buchan despite strong SNP vote
Banff and Buchan was a closely contested seat in today's election but retained by Conservative David Duguid.
Ruth Davidson narrowly avoids skinny dipping in Loch Ness after SNP win 48 seats
Former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson said it was “never in doubt” that she would avoid skinny dipping in Loch Ness.
General Election 2019: Andrew Bowie holds West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine seat
Andrew Bowie will return as West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine’s MP. The Conservative candidate received 22,752 votes while the SNP’s Fergus Mutch received 21,909. John Waddell (liberal democrat) received 6,253 votes and Labour’s Paddy Coffield received 2,431 votes.
General Election 2019: SNP take Aberdeen South seat
The SNP has taken Aberdeen South from the Conservatives. Stephen Flynn received 20,380 votes while his Aberdeen City Council colleagues Douglas Lumsden (conservative) and Ian Yuill (Liberal Democrat), received 16,398 and 5,018 votes respectively. Meanwhile Labour’s Shona Simpson received 3,834 votes.
Jeremy Corbyn: From backbench rebel to leader with radical agenda
Jeremy Corbyn has lasted longer in Labour’s top post than many expected but with exit polls suggesting the party is heading for a crushing defeat, his days as leader are now likely to be numbered.
Exit polls suggest good night for SNP – but Sturgeon says UK forecast ‘grim’
The SNP could be set for a second landslide at Westminster, as an exit poll predicted Nicola Sturgeon’s party could win 55 seats north of the border.
General election exit poll: Your reactions
Read this evening's top Twitter reactions to the 2019 general election exit poll.
Protester dressed as Elmo greets Jeremy Corbyn at polling station
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was greeted by a protester dressed as Sesame Street character Elmo, as he arrived to cast his vote in Islington with his wife Laura Alvarez.
Festive twist as #dogsatpollingstations makes triumphant return for December election
Dogs at polling stations were out in force as voters took their canine friends to join in the democratic process.
Scottish leaders cast votes in General Election
Scotland’s party leaders are heading to the polls as voting gets under way in the General Election.
Candidates receive four times the amount of online abuse than 2017 election
Political candidates during the General Election campaign have received an estimated four times the amount of online abuse than in the 2017 campaign, according to research.
How are the UK and US election systems different?
The 2019 General Election and the United States presidential election may be scheduled either side of the Atlantic but both processes have a surprising amount of overlap.
General Election 2019: Could Uranus and moon influence poll result?
An astrologer has suggested that a “rebellious” Uranus in Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s chart during the General Election may mean trouble for the Conservatives.
PM criticised by Sturgeon over comments on EU migrants
Nicola Sturgeon has said it is “despicable” for Boris Johnson to be “indulging in anti-immigration rhetoric”.
Sturgeon suggests EU vote would take place before indyref
Nicola Sturgeon has suggested that a referendum on Brexit would be held before a second vote on Scottish independence.
Constituency profile: SNP and Labour to face-off for rural seat on Western Isles
The contest for the Western Isles is one of the more unusual in Scotland in that it is a rural seat fought between the SNP and Labour.
Tories hope election campaign stays on course despite Nato summit with Trump
Boris Johnson will hope his election battle does not come off the tracks as he takes a breather from campaigning at the Nato summit attended by Donald Trump.
Leading cultural figures announce support for Jeremy Corbyn
Leading cultural figures including American linguist Noam Chomsky, actor Steve Coogan and poet Kate Tempest have signed a letter backing Jeremy Corbyn for prime minister.
Johnson and Trump share elastic relationship with the truth – Lord Patten
Both Donald Trump and Boris Johnson share an “elastic relationship with the truth”, the former chairman of the Conservative Party has said.
Corbyn pledges to tell Trump: US firms cannot play a role in running NHS
Jeremy Corbyn has said he will tell Donald Trump that US companies cannot play a role in running the NHS if the pair cross paths at Buckingham Palace during a Nato reception.
Councillor bidding to be north-east MP joined by Deputy First Minister
An SNP candidate who is contesting the seat for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine was knocking on doors yesterday, accompanied by Deputy First Minister John Swinney.
Nicola Sturgeon clashes with Brexit Party’s Richard Tice in election debate
Nicola Sturgeon has said that the Brexit Party has a big responsibility for the “mess” the UK is currently in.
Nicola Sturgeon dismisses Tory calls for Indyref2 to only be held after 2050
Nicola Sturgeon has dismissed claims from the Tories that there should not be a second referendum on Scottish independence until after 2050.
On the campaign trail on Sunday
The Prime Minister is set to launch the Conservative Party’s much-anticipated General Election manifesto as he heads to the West Midlands on Sunday.
On the campaign trail on Saturday
After the main party leaders got a grilling from a Question Time audience on Friday night, election campaigning will continue in earnest over the weekend.