Lib Dem leader warns against ‘fake news’ after false squirrel story goes viral
Liberal Democrats leader Jo Swinson has warned the public to be wary of sharing misinformation after a story went viral that claimed she had abused squirrels.
Election
Appeal as pig sector sets out its election manifesto
Britain’s pig farmers have warned the next UK Government that it must ensure the country’s ability to produce high-quality pork products isn’t fatally undermined by double standards being applied to post-Brexit trade deals.
Labour asks if Lib Dems will reverse tuition fee damage
Labour has asked the Lib Dems to confirm if the party will commit to “reversing the damage” it caused by trebling university tuition fees while part of the coalition government.
Man behind Lord Buckethead in 2017 election to run in PM’s constituency
The human behind Lord Buckethead’s 2017 election campaign against Theresa May is set to run in Boris Johnson’s constituency under a new alias.
Corbyn accused of ‘incoherent’ views on Scottish independence as he visits to campaign
Jeremy Corbyn yesterday failed to rule out a second independence referendum as he sent "incoherent" messages over Labour’s position on Scotland’s constitutional future.
Former Brexit Party candidate says Farage ‘let us down’
A former Brexit Party candidate is defying Nigel Farage’s decision to step aside in Tory-held seats at the General Election to stand as an independent Brexiteer.
Spain faces more uncertainty after inconclusive election
Spain looks set to face political uncertainty for many more months after the country’s fourth election in as many years further complicated an already messy situation.
Labour reforms ‘will dismantle structural barriers’ facing women in work
A Labour government would “dismantle the structural barriers” women face in the workplace with new policies of flexible working and increased maternity leave, shadow women and equalities secretary Dawn Butler has said.
Sainsbury’s boss urges next government to ‘bring Brexit certainty’
The chief executive of Sainsbury’s has called on the next government to finally provide certainty on Brexit, along with reforming business rates and loosening planning rules to boost high streets.
Come with us and we will get Brexit done, vows Johnson at Tory campaign launch
Boris Johnson has urged voters to “come with us” as he launched the Conservative Party election campaign.
Liberal Democrats accused of misusing polling for ‘own political advantage’
The Liberal Democrats have been accused of using misleading data on election leaflets to suggest they are polling ahead of other parties in certain constituencies.
Elections in four US states could give clues to next year’s presidential contest
Gubernatorial and legislative elections in four states US on Tuesday provide a test of voter enthusiasm and party organisation amid impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump and while Democrats decide who will try to foil the president’s bid for a second term next year.
Government accused of misusing taxpayers’ money with Facebook adverts
The Government has been accused of misusing taxpayers’ money to target voters in key swing constituencies with Facebook ads.
Majority of Highland community councils will re-form after attracting sufficient membership
All but 16 Highland community councils will reform after a call for candidates for the four yearly elections.
Dan O’Donoghue: It’s the election no one wanted, but everyone needed
'A Brexit year must be the equivalent of seven normal years', an exhausted MP quipped over coffee yesterday. I think the comment speaks for a nation.
‘Workington Man’ election stereotype leaves locals unimpressed
Men from the Cumbrian town of Workington seemed nonplussed after a Conservative think tank identified them as a key target for the party in the upcoming general election.
General election: Key policy battlegrounds
Political parties will be planning to formally kick off their general election campaigns after Parliament is dissolved next week.
PM needs election to win ‘clear mandate’ for Brexit, says Scottish Secretary
Boris Johnson needs a general election to win a “clear mandate” to deliver his Brexit plan after having his hands tied by the UK Parliament, the Scottish Secretary has said.
UK on course for December general election as MPs back plan for pre-Christmas poll
The UK is on course for a December general election after MPs voted overwhelmingly in favour of a pre-Christmas poll following months of Brexit deadlock.
Boris Johnson’s bid for early election clears first Commons hurdle
Boris Johnson’s bid for a pre-Christmas general election has cleared its first Commons hurdle.
Pound up on election prospect, but BP drags FTSE 100 lower
The pound has gained ground on the mounting prospect of a December general election, but BP helped drag London’s blue chip share index into the red.
Brexit divisions likely to dominate election in Northern Ireland
A deep divide between Northern Ireland’s parties over Brexit is set to dominate the forthcoming general election.
Johnson says MPs want to delay Brexit forever as he moves for December election
Boris Johnson has accused MPs of trying to delay Brexit “forever” in a combative speech after Jeremy Corbyn said Labour would back a general election.
How the parties are faring in the opinion polls
The Conservatives will go into a likely December general election with a double-digit lead in the opinion polls.
What is the likely timetable for a December 12 general election?
A general election on December 12 would mean MPs have only a few days left at Westminster before they lose their jobs.
UK on course for December general election as Jeremy Corbyn backs poll
The UK is on course for a December general election after Jeremy Corbyn announced that Labour’s conditions to back the move had been met.
Boris Johnson to push on with attempt to secure pre-Christmas general election
Boris Johnson is to push on with his effort to secure a pre-Christmas general election after MPs rejected his third attempt to go to the country.
Boris Johnson’s third attempt for early election rejected by MPs
MPs have rejected Boris Johnson’s third attempt to force an early general election to end the Brexit deadlock.
What are the election timetables if polling day is December 9 or 12?
The timetable is extremely tight for a general election on either December 9 or December 12.
Why MPs could vote twice next week on whether to hold a general election
MPs return on Monday and could be faced with voting on a general election not once, but twice in as many days.
Lib Dem-SNP December election plan branded an anti-Brexit ‘stunt’
A Liberal Democrat and SNP bid to give Boris Johnson his pre-Christmas election has been branded a “stunt” and a “gimmick” by senior Tories.
Tories dismiss Lib Dem-SNP December election proposals as anti-Brexit ‘stunt’
The Liberal Democrats and SNP bid to give Boris Johnson his pre-Christmas election has been branded a “stunt” and a “gimmick” by the Tories.