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.
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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.
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.
‘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.
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.