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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tough crowd: Leaders face combative grilling by Question Time audience
The main political party leaders faced a tough grilling from the Question Time audience, with Boris Johnson jeered, while Jeremy Corbyn was accused of having “reckless socialist ideas”.
The Brexit Party’s contract at a glance
Nigel Farage has laid out the Brexit party’s General Election policies, promising a “political revolution”.
Google bans ads targeting political affiliation
Google will no longer allow voters to be targeted by advertisers based on their political affiliation, the company has announced.
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.
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.
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.