In Pictures: Swinson goes up in the world while Corbyn has plenty on his plate
Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson started her day in Glasgow, where she insisted she can still be prime minister despite a slide in recent polls for her party.
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In Pictures: Royal couple enjoy traditional greetings at tribal meeting ground
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall received a traditional welcome when they visited a tribal meeting ground during their visit to New Zealand.
In Pictures: PM lays bricks in Bedford while Corbyn unveils ‘manifesto of hope’
The Conservatives and Labour dominated proceedings on Thursday. Jeremy Corbyn vowed to take on the “rich and powerful” as he launched the Labour manifesto in Birmingham, while Boris Johnson championed the Conservatives’ housing pledge on a building site in Bedford.
In Pictures: Swinson goes back to school while Johnson heads to North East
Prime Minister Boris Johnson returned to the North East on the campaign trail on Wednesday, while Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson visited schoolchildren in Cambridgeshire.
In Pictures: Choirboys hit the right note at ice rink
Choirboys from Winchester Cathedral enjoyed a break from singing as they skated around a newly opened ice rink next to the city’s Christmas market. The covered rink in the centre of the cathedral’s historic Inner Close will be open until December 22.
In Pictures: Spectacular Christmas light show at Kew Gardens
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Kew Gardens as the after-dark trail returns to light up the Surrey attraction.
In Pictures: Sparring session for PM as Swinson visits young hospital patients
Boris Johnson tried his hand at boxing during a visit to a gym in Manchester ahead of the head-to-head debate with Jeremy Corbyn on ITV later on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Jo Swinson met patients and staff at a hospital in Southampton and Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage was on the campaign trail in Peterborough.
In Pictures: Maori welcome for Charles and Camilla in New Zealand
Charles and Camilla spent the second day of their tour to New Zealand visiting a vineyard and paying tribute to the fallen at a war memorial in Auckland.
In Pictures: Rock for PM as Tory battlebus rolls out
The main party leaders both visited the North West on Friday, where Boris Johnson took delivery of his campaign bus while Jeremy Corbyn promised that broadband provision would be free in future if Labour won power. Here are some of the highlights from Friday’s General Election campaign events around the country.
In Pictures: School visits and seafaring as campaigning continues
Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the South West as election campaigning continued, while Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson was in Glasgow – and there were fishy goings-on in Grimsby.
In Pictures: Lumiere Durham brightens up city’s winter nights
Durham’s Lumiere festival started 10 years ago and draws thousands of visitors into the city centre to enjoy free, public art pieces on dark winter nights.
In Pictures: Parties pull no punches on campaign trail
Jo Swinson and Nigel Farage both resorted to tough talking on Wednesday’s election trail after choosing boxing rings for photo opportunities. Boris Johnson, meanwhile, visited flood-hit areas of Yorkshire while Jeremy Corbyn and his team headed north of the border.
In Pictures: Jeremy Corbyn visits flood area in election campaigning
Jeremy Corbyn and Nicola Sturgeon were at the forefront of election campaigning on Tuesday, while the Welsh Liberal Democrats launched their plans.
In Pictures: Nation falls silent on Remembrance Sunday
The Royal Family and leading politicians have led the nation in paying respects to those killed in war on Remembrance Sunday. A solemn ceremony took place at the Cenotaph in central London as well as thousands of war memorials across the country.
In Pictures: Weather fails to dampen spirits on the campaign trail
Election campaigners seemed to avoid the severe weather on Friday to deliver their message to the masses. Prime Minister Boris Johnson headed for Nottingham, while Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage visited Pontypool, Wales. Representing Labour, Dawn Butler took the battle bus to Stevenage.
In Pictures: Deluge sparks flooding in parts of England
A month’s rain has fallen in 24 hours in some parts of England, leading to home evacuations and travel services being disrupted. Swineshaw in the Peak District saw 4.4in (112mm) of rain on Thursday – making it the most-drenched area of England – while Sheffield experienced 3.4in (85mm) during the same period.
In Pictures: On the battle buses – party leaders hit the road
Party leaders left Westminster behind on Thursday to set off on the campaign trail.
In Pictures: Boris Johnson meets with Queen as campaign formally starts
Boris Johnson returned to the theme of Brexit after visiting the Queen for an appointment in which parliament was dissolved. Nicola Sturgeon, meanwhile, indulged her sweet tooth and Jeremy Corbyn’s supporters were proud to show their colours.
In Pictures: Bonfire Night processions light up November evening
A number of Bonfire Night parades in the UK mean that Britons will continue to remember, remember the fifth of November gunpowder plot of 1605. Two of the more colourful events were held in Lewes, East Sussex, and Ottery St Mary in Devon.
In Pictures: Say cheese! Politicians hit the General Election campaign trail
Politicians across the country got down to the hard work of campaigning on Tuesday as Father of the House Ken Clarke called it a day after more than 40 years. The former chancellor stood down after 49 years serving as an MP.
In Pictures: Jumping dogs and dapper parrots among stars at National Pet Show
Creatures of all shapes and sizes have been gathering in Birmingham for this year’s National Pet Show. Visitors to the NEC were treated to the spectacle of hundreds of different animals on Saturday and Sunday, as well as action displays and up-to-date information sessions.
In Pictures: Flooding and frost as temperatures plummet after wet weekend
Many parts of the UK have been hit by flooding after heavy rain swept across the country over the weekend. The wet weather then gave way to the autumn’s first widespread frost, with some parts of Ireland also affected.
In Pictures: UK awash in autumn splendour
From castles to parks, gardens to rivers, much of the UK has been enjoying a spectacular autumn show as the leaves have turned.
In Pictures: Children the focus for William and Kate in Pakistan
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have spent five days touring Pakistan. With their own children staying in the UK, many of their engagements centred around the country’s children with William and Kate visiting a school, attending a birthday party, playing cricket with youngsters and comforting young patients at a cancer hospital.
In Pictures: Kate at the crease as royals join children for cricket in Lahore
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are continuing their tour of Pakistan with child-centred events looking at the country’s future with another nod to the past by following in the footsteps of the duke’s late mother, Diana.
In Pictures: William and Kate see climate change in progress during glacier trip
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have drawn attention to climate change as they continue their tour of Pakistan, visiting a glacier that is melting.
In Pictures: Standoff between fox and marmot wins top photography prize
A picture capturing a standoff between a Tibetan fox and a marmot, seemingly frozen in life-or-death deliberations, has won the top prize at the Natural History Museum’s annual wildlife photography competition.
In Pictures: William and Kate begin Pakistan tour
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have spent their first full day in Pakistan as the royal tour got under way.
In Pictures: Pomp and pageantry at State Opening of Parliament
Boris Johnson has put a crackdown on violent and foreign criminals at the centre of the first Queen’s Speech of his premiership in a bid to “restore confidence” in the justice system.
In Pictures: The highlights from Harry and Meghan’s Africa tour
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were joined by baby son Archie on their 10-day tour of Africa. Harry and Meghan visited South Africa, with the duke also travelling to Botswana, Angola and Malawi. Here are some of the best moments from their tour:
In Pictures: Born to be mild! Gentlemen bikers take over the roads
Hundreds of motorcyclists riding vintage bikes have hit the roads of central London to take part in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. The charity event, which raises money for the Movember campaign, was held amid drizzly conditions in the capital.
In Pictures: Ink and inspiration for tattoo fans at annual convention
Tattoo lovers from across the globe have descended on London for the 15th anniversary of the International Tattoo Convention. The event at Tobacco Dock features more than 400 artists offering their services as well as DJs, live entertainment and other exhibitors. The festival is billed as Europe’s biggest celebration of tattoo art and culture.