Election

Patrick O'Flynn has died aged 59

Former UKIP MEP dies

Counting is due to start later after polls closed on Thursday for the local elections in Devon. (Photo: Getty Images)

Count to start for Devon County Council elections - live updates

MP Mike Amesbury arrives at Chester Ellesmere Port and Neston Magistrates' Court, where he is charged with assault. The Runcorn and Helsby MP is accused of attacking a 45-year-old man in Main Street in Frodsham, Cheshire, which was reported to officers at 2.48am on October 26. Picture date: Thursday January 16, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story COURTS Amesbury. Photo credit should read: Ian Cooper/PA Wire

Runcorn and Helsby by-election: All you need to know

The former MP and aide to ex-prime minister Rishi Sunak is among 15 people charged with gambling offences following an investigation into bets placed on the timing of the 2024 election, the Gambling Commission said.

Former Tory MP among 15 charged over gambling on general election date

Scottish Labour MSP Monica Lennon. Picture: Getty Images

Woman who licked politician's neck sentenced

People across the United States will be gathering for a coordinated “day of resistance” against Donald Trump and Elon Musk. (Photo: Getty Images)

Coordinated 'day of resistance' to erupt this weekend against Trump

US President Donald Trump caused shockwaves on Monday night by suspending military aid shipments to Ukraine. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

How to watch US presidential election in the UK

Elon Musk to step down from US government role

Liberal judge Susan Crawford has won the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, a major win for Democrats. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Judge beats Musk-backed candidate in Wisconsin Supreme Court election

The Demokraatit party secured 29.9 per cent of the vote, ending the ruling coalition’s majority, official results show. (Photo: Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump sent clear message on the sale of Greenland

Alternative for Germany appears to be heading for its strongest national election result yet this month and is fielding its first candidate to lead the country. (Getty Images)

Who are Germany's far-right party AfD - as election voting begins

Steve Coogan and Harriet Walter star as Brian Walden and Margaret Thatcher in the new Channel 4 drama 'Brian and Maggie'.

The true story behind new Channel 4 drama Brian and Maggie

Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event

Trump's Inauguration: Which British politicians are invited?

As MSNBC Chief Rashida Jones steps down, who is Rebecca Kutler? Photo: Getty Images for Voto Latino

As MSNBC Chief Rashida Jones steps down, who is Rebecca Kutler?

RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch

Mick Lynch announces retirement as RMT General Secretary

Marco Longhi, former Conservative MP for Dudley North, has announced his defection to Reform UK.

Former Tory MP joins Reform UK

Joe Biden welcomed US President-elect Donald Trump to the White House in a traditional meeting to symbolise the peaceful transfer of power

Biden pardons son and saves him from jail despite pledges not to
President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, sparing the younger Mr Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family members.
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A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures

James McMurdock was sentenced to 21 days in a young offenders' institution for kicking his then-partner “around four times.”

Reform UK MP jailed for assaulting girlfriend 18 years ago

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States

'I am devastated for all women who stand united against Trump'

Taoiseach Simon Harris

Irish general election date announced

US Election: Trump set for White House return after victory

Donald Trump’s election victory could have huge implications for his legal cases.

Donald Trump: Could the new US President-Elect still go to prison?

Barron Trump towered over dad Donald and mother Melania during his father's election victory speech in Florida.

Barron Trump towers over family at election event - how tall is he?

Emily Maitlis was co-hosting Channel 4's US election coverage alongside Krishnan Guru-Murthy.

Emily Maitlis 'told off' for swearing on-air during election coverage

Donald Trump has made history with his non-consecutive election win.

Explainer Will Trump be able to run again in 2028 and continue MAGA legacy?

A poll of 2,000 Brits found Michelle Obama, Bill Gates or Arnold Schwarzenegger would be the best next president of the United States

Brits reveal who they want as US president

Kemi Badenoch is married to Hamish Badenoch, the couple have three children.

Who is Kemi Badenoch's husband Hamish Badenoch, do they have children?
Kemi Badenoch was today elected as leader of the Conservative Party and paid tribute to her family for their support.
Marina Licht

Millions of American will be heading to the polls this Tuesday.

Explainer US Election 2024: When will we know the results?

Morgan McSweeney, Downing Street's new Chief of Staff, previously served as Labour's general election director and was part of the team that led the party to a landslide directory.

Morgan McSweeney: Who is the new Downing Street chief of staff?

Taylor Swift has made it clear who she will vote for in the US election

Swift for Harris: Let young generations grow their own politics voice Poppy McBeath

Taylor Swift is supporting Kamala Harris in the US Election

Taylor Swifts barges into US Election as she backs Kamala Harris

People watch the ABC News presidential debate between Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump at a debate watch party

US Election Debate: Harris makes forceful case against Trump

US Vice President Kamala Harris will go head to head with Donald Trump

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris agree to face-off in live TV debate

Kamala Harris has her eyes on the White House

Kamala Harris campaign brings in $130m vs Donald Trump’s $138m

Three candidates have officially entered the race in the Conservative Party's search for a successor to Rishi Sunak, following the party's historic defeat in the 2024 general election.

Conservative leadership race contenders revealed

Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 US Presidential race after concerns about his capacity for office.

Joe Biden ends US Presidential re-election bid amid mounting pressure

US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 (Picture: Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19

Vaughan Gething said he will “begin the process of stepping down as leader of the Welsh Labour Party and, as a result, First Minister” following the resignations of four members of his cabinet

Welsh First Minister Vaughan Gething to quit

Jacob Rees-Mogg is to star in his own reality TV show with his family. Credit: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Former cabinet minister Jacob Rees-Mogg to star in his own reality TV

2024 Mayor for London candidate Count Binface continues his political rallies across the UK this September, promising to Make Earth Great Again (Credit: Provided)

Count Binface continues his to make earth great again this September

Live general election coverage and results in full from across the UK (Photo: Kim Mogg)

Live Farage wins with Starmer set to be next PM - election latest updates

A dog waits outside a polling station as voters go to the polls in the general election on July 04, 2024 in Great Ayton, United Kingdom. Picture: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

Explainer Exit polls explained as Labour landslide predicted in general election

The general election has been called for 4 July. Credit: Mark Hall/Adobe/Getty

General election campaign as it happened

As members of the public cast their votes in the UK general election today, much attention on social media will no doubt focus on the popular hashtag and internet meme #DogsAtPollingStations. Picture: @hellosocialLdn/PA

Dogs at Polling Stations: Tips on taking your pooch to vote

General Election 2024’s 7 best campaign moments and gaffes.

General Election 2024 7 best campaign moments and gaffes

Rishi Sunak waves from the door of 10 Downing Street. Picture: Victoria Jones/PA

Explainer Moving out of Downing Street – what happens when a PM has to leave?

A top teaching union has come up with a list of 10 post-election priorities that would help teachers and students most (Photo: NationalWorld/Getty Images)

Ten things teachers want from the next government

Voters head to polling stations on Thursday, July 4, but many young voters just won’t bother.

I'm Gen Z and this is why young people don’t care about the election Huw Richards

The latest polling updates ahead of the general election. Credit: Kim Mogg/Adobe

Explainer Election polls latest: Tory wipe-out feared as Sunak could lose seat

Actress Charlotte Riley plays with children at Warner Bros Studios at The WonderWorks, the first dedicated childcare facility at a UK film or TV studio (Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

When free childcare will be extended to 30 hours - and how to apply

Energy drinks could be banned for under-16s if Labour wins the general election - we get your views (Photo by BRANDON BELL/Getty/LTV)

‘My kids aren’t allowed energy drinks - but I oppose a ban'

Residents must be registered to vote by the deadline.

Explainer You have until midnight to register to vote in UK general election

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage launches 'Our Contract with You' in Merthyr Tydfil while on the General Election campaign trail. Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Is Farage a man of the people or just faking it for fun? Anabella Prodan

Reform UK candidate Grant StClair-Armstrong has resigned from the party as an election candidate after comments he made in which praised Enoch Powell and he urged people to 'vote BNP' were unearthed. (Credit: Getty Images)

Election candidate resigns after 'vote BNP' comments emerge

(Photo: BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

How UK parties are approaching National Insurance ahead of election

Bomb disposal experts outside the office of Jeremy Quin, an ex-defence minister and Conservative candidate for the Horsham constituency, after receiving a suspicious parcel at his Sussex office. (Credit: Aoife Glover/PA Wire)

Bomb scare at politician's office

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