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General Election 2017
Conservative manifesto buries Thatcherism as Theresa May promises 'mainstream' Brexit
"We can use this moment of change to build a stronger, fairer, more prosperous Britain," May said.
General Election 2017: Tories lead slipping as Jeremy Corbyn enjoys highest poll rating of campaign
Conservatives stand at 49% while Labour jump 8 points to 34% following manifesto launch.
Tory manifesto launch hijacked as protesters ambush Theresa May's battle bus
"The world of work has become increasingly insecure under this Tory government," Unite said.
How the Conservatives snatched the British Indian vote off Labour
"The election may well mark an all-time low in relations between Labour and British Indian voters."
Small business owners are the general election's forgotten and abused tribe
The regulations and costs imposed by governments make it harder and harder to run a small business, not that this election will change anything.
UK launches probe into how Facebook data is manipulated in political campaigns
The ICO says there is not enough scrutiny of political adverts on social media.
Conservative manifesto to pledge curbing immigration and tackling social care costs
The Tories want to target winter fuel payments for pensioners and firms hiring foreigners.
Boris Johnson sparks outrage after discussing alcohol in Sikh temple
It was yet another political gaffe for the foreign secretary.
Green co-leader: Jeremy Corbyn and Tim Farron are on the wrong side of history
Interview: Jonathan Bartley sat down with IBTimes UK at the launch of the Progressive Alliance.
Chechnya's anti-LGBT purge shows the UK government needs to take action
Today is the International Day Against Homophobia Biphobia and Transphobia.
'Labour won't win election' says chief of party's biggest union backer Unite
Len McCluskey said winning 200 seats would be success.
General election 2017: Where the party leaders stand on LGBT rights
LGBT rights are firmly on Labour's agenda - what about the other parties?
Can Lib Dems win back students with a manifesto full of youth-friendly pledges?
Tim Farron will promise to introduce voting at 16 for elections and referendums across the UK.
Labour squeezes top 5% and British business with 'for the many' election manifesto
"We are asking the better-off and the big corporations to pay a little bit more," Jeremy Corbyn said.
Theresa May survives 40,000 questions and 10,000 angry faces during Facebook Live grilling
Conservative prime minister was the first leader to face Robert Peston's social media-driven interview.
Watch disabled voter confront Theresa May over benefit cuts and 'fat cats'
Conservative prime minister was confronted face-to-face as she visited Oxfordshire.
Brexit now backed by 23% of Remain voters who say UK has duty to leave EU
The number of British voters wanting to stay in the economic and political bloc has slimmed.
Ukip claim to be 'most successful pressure group of 21st century' as poll rating drops to 3%
Party's economic spokesman Patrick O'Flynn MEP made claim to IBTimes UK.
Labour seats with 10,000 vote majorities are under threat at election, party's polls warn
Report comes as Conservative premier Theresa May continues to tour Labour's heartlands.
Labour plans £37bn funding boost for NHS as Tories turn 'unprecedented' cyberattack on Diane Abbott
"This is about having a health service for the many," Corbyn will tell the Royal College of Nurses.
Keir Starmer forced to deny Labour would boycott Israel at UK Jewish hustings
Shadow Brexit secretary also told the Board of Deputies that Ken Livingstone should be expelled.
Millionaire Brexiteer launches bid to oust pro-Remain MPs in UK general election
Jeremy Hosking wants Theresa May to have 'an army' of Brexit MPs.
City speculators must pay 'fair share': Labour to impose 'Robin Hood' Tax if elected
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell said the levy would introduce 'fairness' back into the system.
We played Election Word Association with people in London. Here is what they said...
Londoners share their views on Brexit, immigration, Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn.
Lib Dems pledge to legalise cannabis in election manifesto
The proposal is the most radical drugs policy ever put forward by a British political party.
Theresa May takes 'strong and stable' stump speech to North East as Tories target Tynemouth
Prime minister is playing down the opinion polls, but continues to campaign in Labour's heartlands.
Should UK have a 'father's month'? Lib Dems make parental leave pledge
"More needs to be done in order to encourage men to take leave when they become a dad."
Senior Labour candidates reject Jeremy Corbyn's 'Santa's wish-list' manifesto
Would-be MPs distance themselves from leader and campaign on local issues.
Jeremy Corbyn says he is 'no pacifist' as he launches attack on Tory foreign policy
Labour leader also accuses Theresa May of pandering to 'erratic' Trump.
Theresa May reflects on not being able to have children: 'It has been very sad'
Prime minister says her Christian faith helped her through deaths of parents.