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Theresa May resurrects European Convention on Human Rights pledge for 2020 election
Prime minister had dropped her call to withdraw the UK from the treaty during the Tory leadership contest.
Ian Silvera Dec 29, 2016
Malaysia: Prime Minister Najib Razak says will not be cowed by street protests into stepping down
A massive street protest is scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur on 19 November.
Rachel Middleton Nov 18, 2016
The Tories are beatable, but the left will be undone by its attitude to foreign policy
If Corbynistas are so wrong about world events, the public will ask how they can be trusted to run things here.
James Bloodworth Oct 04, 2016
Jeremy Corbyn admits Labour have 'mountain to climb' to beat Conservatives
Left-wing leader also urged party to 'end the trench warfare' and prepare for a general election.
Ian Silvera Sep 28, 2016
Ukip unveils Army veteran Kenrick 'Dickie' Bird as Witney by-election candidate
Party tells IBTimes UK it cleared Bird of homophobia allegations after an investigation.
Ian Silvera Sep 26, 2016
Liberal Democrats insist party's Brexit referendum plan differs from Owen Smith's
Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron will launch his party's policies around Brexit today.
Ian Silvera Sep 07, 2016
Jeremy Corbyn borrows from Bernie Sanders in 'digital technology' manifesto
Labour leader says he will use canvassing apps like Sanders to drum-up mass support at the next election.
Ian Silvera Aug 30, 2016
The Simpsons makes fun of Donald Trump and his canine hairpiece in hilarious new skit
Hillary Clinton also features in the short clip of the US presidential candidates.
Lucia Binding Aug 01, 2016
The negative reaction to Theresa May will stick until she holds a general election
People are more resigned to her being PM than happy about it.
Jimmy Leach Jul 13, 2016
David Cameron should have stayed - Theresa May isn't up to the job
She is the nastiest of anti-migrant Tories - I fear we will see an even tougher May now.
Yasmin Alibhai-Brown Jul 13, 2016
Labour and Lib Dems want snap general election as Theresa May 'coronation' looms
But the sole Tory leadership candidate and Home Secretary has ruled out an election until 2020.
Ian Silvera Jul 11, 2016
UK should have 2nd referendum on terms of EU exit says Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt
Health Secretary commented that Article 50 should not be invoked straight away.
Brendan Cole Jun 28, 2016
Tooting by-election: Meet Dan Watkins – the One-Nation businessman leading Tory fight-back in London
IBTimes UK joins the Conservative hopeful on the campaign trail ahead of 16 June vote.
Ian Silvera Jun 13, 2016
Spaniards could lose their siestas as Rajoy bids for shorter workdays
Acting PM is reviving a three-year-old proposal to cut lunch breaks and end office hours by 6pm.
Ananya Roy Apr 05, 2016
Shy Tories not to blame for failures of pre-general election opinion polls that misled UK
In-depth inquiry into inaccurate pre-election surveys fingers unrepresentative samples.
Ian Silvera Mar 31, 2016
Secret Labour report into 2015 election loss reveals 'deep and powerful' negatives for the party
Deborah Mattinson, among other things, recommends Labour 'atone for its past'.
Ian Silvera Jan 25, 2016
Labour general election review claims British media wanted to 'destroy' Ed Miliband
Margaret Beckett says former Labour leader faced 'exceptionally vitriolic' attacks from the press.
Ian Silvera Jan 19, 2016
Labour Party's internal report into 2015 General Election loss finds 'policies were not too left-wing'
Margaret Beckett's conclusion will be a boost to current Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Ian Silvera Jan 14, 2016
British National Party declared dead after Electoral Commission strips far-right group's status
Far-right group removed from the watchdog's register for failing to register its details.
Ian Silvera Jan 08, 2016
Jeremy Corbyn: Highlights of Labour leader's first 100 days in charge
Left-winger has had his ups and downs, but he's still standing and eyeing up the 2020 election.
Ian Silvera Dec 21, 2015
Oldham West by-election: Can Labour face down the threat of Ukip?
IBTimes UK visited the Greater Manchester seat ahead of the 3 December vote.
Ian Silvera Dec 02, 2015
Labour leadership: Thousands of members just want anyone to replace Jeremy Corbyn
But Labour 'selectorate' think the 66-year-old is doing 'well' as Labour leader, YouGov says.
Ian Silvera Nov 24, 2015
Majority of British MPs oppose George Osborne's tax credit cuts, says Tory backbench MP
Stephen McPartland says the majority of Tories oppose 'extreme' tax credit cuts.
Taku Dzimwasha Nov 15, 2015
Top Jeremy Corbyn aide Andrew Fisher suspended by Labour amid Class War controversy
The policy chief urged Croydon South constituents to vote against Labour at the general election.
Ian Silvera Nov 06, 2015
Tories hope 'constitutional crisis' threat will stop Lords from blocking tax credit cuts
Peers will vote on George Osborne's plan to slash the welfare payments on 26 October.
Ian Silvera Oct 26, 2015
George Osborne unveils 'granny leave' plan after Labour pushed for policy in women's manifesto
Conservative chancellor says the move will help families across the UK and boost the economy.
Ian Silvera Oct 04, 2015
Labour: John McDonnell declares tax war on Amazon and Google in 'fair share' warning
Shadow chancellor said a Labour government would 'aggressively' balance the books in power.
Ian Silvera Sep 28, 2015
Ukip conference: A Nigel Farage tattoo, election woes and God Save The Queen
Eurosceptics have decended on Doncaster to shake off their election hangovers ahead of the EU vote.
Ian Silvera Sep 25, 2015
Deborah Doane: House of Lords – it's not the size that matters.
With 45 new peers being appointed to the House of Lords, bringing their number to 826, is it time to cut back?
Deborah Doane Aug 28, 2015
Labour leadership elections: David Blunkett latest party grandee to attack Jeremy Corbyn
Former home secretary says he embraces radicalism but wants Labour to win the 2020 election.
Ian Silvera Aug 19, 2015
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