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.
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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.
Lib Dems and SNP set to offer Boris Johnson path to December election
The Liberal Democrats and SNP are preparing to give Boris Johnson an early Christmas present – the snap December election he has been demanding.
What are the challenges of a December election?
Britain could be heading for its first December general election in almost a century if MPs back Boris Johnson’s plan for a pre-Christmas poll.
Could a winter election put people off heading to the polls?
A general election in mid-December has prompted talk of voters staying away from the polls, discouraged by cold weather and darker evenings.
Government eyes first December general election since 1923
If MPs vote to hold a general election on December 12, it would be the first time in nearly 100 years that the country has gone to the polls so close to Christmas.
How each party could vote on Boris Johnson bid for December election
Boris Johnson wants MPs to agree to a general election on December 12.
Trudeau wins second term as premier but Canada more divided
Prime minister Justin Trudeau has won a second term in a stronger-than-expected showing in Canada’s national elections, claiming a “clear mandate” despite a parliament and nation increasingly fractured along regional lines.
Labour would need to back independence vote for SNP support – Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has told Jeremy Corbyn “don’t even bother picking up the phone” to ask the SNP to support a Labour government unless he backs an independence vote.
US presidential candidate targets Facebook policy with ‘false’ Zuckerberg ad
US presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren has paid for a series of Facebook adverts with false claims about chief executive Mark Zuckerberg – shining a light on the platform’s decision to allow politicians to make false statements in paid adverts.
Ex-chancellor Kurz tops exit polls in Austria snap poll
Austrian ex-chancellor Sebastian Kurz is poised for a return to power after his conservative People’s Party won a snap election called after the collapse of his coalition with the far-right Freedom Party in May.
Israeli PM’s rival rejects conditions for forming unity government
Israel’s centrist Blue and White party has rejected what it said were demands from prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form a unity government under his leadership with his right-wing and ultra-Orthodox Jewish allies.
Benjamin Netanyahu faces battle to remain Israeli PM after repeat election
Israel’s two main political parties are deadlocked after an unprecedented repeat election, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing an uphill battle to hold on to his job.
Law professor and jailed media magnate set for Tunisia’s presidential run-off
An independent outsider and a jailed media magnate will head to Tunisia’s presidential run-off after a rollercoaster, 26-candidate election, according to a polling firm.
Irish premier Leo Varadkar wants general election in May 2020
Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said he wants a general election in May 2020 to allow for an orderly discharge of the Government’s duties after Brexit.
Justin Trudeau kicks off Canada election campaign with polls showing close race
Canada’s prime minister Justin Trudeau has launched his reelection campaign ahead of a close October 21 vote.
PM welcomes DUP to Downing Street as Labour insists election ‘is coming’
Boris Johnson sought to shore up support for his Brexit ambitions by welcoming the DUP to Downing Street, amid Labour claims that a general election “is coming”.
When could a general election take place?
With Parliament suspended until October 14, the likely date of a snap general election has moved closer to Christmas.
Corbyn warns Prime Minister: General election is coming
Jeremy Corbyn has warned Boris Johnson that a general election “is coming”, but not on the Prime Minister’s terms, as the Labour leader effectively launched his campaign for an election he is yet to vote for.
Opposition parties unite to block Johnson’s renewed election bid
Boris Johnson’s second bid to secure an early election will not be backed by MPs fighting to prevent a no-deal Brexit, opposition leaders have said ahead of a Commons vote.