‘Like turkeys voting for Christmas’: Brexit-voting farmers set to turn their backs on Johnson
13/06/2022
Voters in Tiverton and Honiton go to the polls next week in what could prove to be one of Johnson's biggest upsets yet.
In Newlyn, anger at red tape and the falling price of fish looks certain to be felt at council polls.
Despite its success in the EU and local elections this year, the party could have its work cut out to win seats as it pushes for devolutio
Among the local government team in Spain's Costa Blanca region, a name with a distinctly British ring to it stands out.
A swath of guides have been launched for the December 12 election as some voters plan to cast their ballot on Brexit.
Republican and pro-remain parties in Northern Ireland announced an electoral pact of sorts on Monday morning that will probably end up costing the DUP seats.
THE UK elections watchdog is investigating Conservative Party spending over the EU election campaign, it has emerged.
Mary Lou McDonald has urged Northern Ireland's voters to back pro-remain candidates in the European election. / The Sinn Féin president called for her party's candidate, Martina Anderson, to be given the number one preference, before transferring to "pro-remain, progressive candidates".
Ex-justice secretary calls for people to ‘vote for the centre-ground’ to avoid hard Brexit.
Unite to Remain: the full list of 60 seats targeted in tactical voting pact between Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru and Greens
07/11/2019
A similar deal delivered Brecon and Radnorshire to the Lib Dems, with organisers hoping to maximise anti-Brexit votes
UK inquiry was warned of Russian infiltration, leaked testimony shows [inc. video, 5 mins]
11/11/2019
Russia's influence reaches deep into the British establishment and successive UK governments have turned a blind eye to it, lawmakers were warned, according to multiple sources familiar with testimony given to a parliamentary inquiry.
People are being turned away from European election polling booths due to admin errors. / A nationwide picture is emerging of EU citizens in the UK being denied their democratic right to vote in the European parliament elections because of administrative errors by local councils.
UK could crash out of EU with no-deal Brexit if Boris Johnson wins election, Michael Gove admits
05/11/2019
A no-deal Brexit will stay on the table if the Conservatives win the general election, Michael Gove says, admitting the UK could still crash out of the EU without a trade deal.
Government now rejecting EU oversight of implementing Northern Ireland agreement.
The UK will have to fight European elections, despite hopes from the government a Brexit deal would be done by then, says the PM's de facto deputy.
Twitter bots may have altered the outcome of two of the world’s most consequential elections in recent years, according to an economic study.
Another senior Conservative peer has been suspended from the party whip for pledging to vote Liberal Democrat in the European elections, after the punishment was imposed on the former deputy prime minister Michael Heseltine.
Tory MPs threaten mass walk-out if No 10 forces party to back no-deal at general election
09/10/2019
Damian Green tells prime minister the stance would be 'unacceptable' to dozens of members of the 'One Nation' group
HuffPost UK has learned that ministers authorised more than 20 adverts, paid for with taxpayers’ cash, to go live on Tuesday, the same day Boris Johnson got MPs to back a snap general election.
Former Tory Deputy Prime Minister Michael Heseltine says he will not vote for the Conservative Party in the European elections on Thursday.
Sean Topham and Ben Guerin have worked on campaigns for Australia’s rightwing coalition and Glencore mining firm.
Tories facing challenge from Brexit Party across the country after Boris Johnson rejects Nigel Farage’s pact offer
02/11/2019
Prime minister warned that Brexit Party standing ‘in every single seat’ will do more damage to Tories than Labour.
Tories accepted £200,000 from Russians days after refusing to publish interference report
21/11/2019
The Conservative Party accepted £200,000 from the wife of a former Russian finance minister under president Putin, just days after refusing to publish a report into Russian interference in UK elections.
Tommy Robinson met with laughter as he fails to win EU parliament seat and loses £5,000 deposit
27/05/2019
Former EDL leader finishes in eighth place after divisive campaign. / Tommy Robinson was met with mocking laughter after he failed to win election last night as an independent MEP candidate.
Tommy Robinson condemned by anti-racism campaigners as he announces plans to stand as MEP
25/04/2019
The announcement was condemned by anti-racism groups who said it was 'just another way for Lennon to line his pockets'.