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.
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.