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UK vote: Tories’ majority win confounds forecasts

UK vote: Tories’ majority win confounds forecasts

Leaders of Labour, Lib Dems and Ukip resign as Cameron secures a second term as PM

Fri May 08 2015 - 21:21
Miliband says farewell to a journey that  started five years ago

Miliband says farewell to a journey that started five years ago

As he stood at the lectern the former Labour leader must have been thinking of what might have been

Fri May 08 2015 - 19:57
For now, Cameron is the man who delivered the impossible

For now, Cameron is the man who delivered the impossible

His enemies within the Conservatives believed the party leader was about to fall short

Fri May 08 2015 - 18:17
Victory sees Tories take seats they never thought possible

Victory sees Tories take seats they never thought possible

Analysis: Cameron set for Number 10 as recriminations begin in Labour and Lib Dems

Fri May 08 2015 - 12:54
South Armagh man wins Merseyside seat for Labour

South Armagh man wins Merseyside seat for Labour

Conor McGinn, son of former SF councillor, elected in St Helen’s North constituency

Fri May 08 2015 - 12:30
What does Labour do now after wipeout in Scotland?

What does Labour do now after wipeout in Scotland?

Analysis: ‘Process of rebuilding Labour has to start with examination of personnel and ideas’

Fri May 08 2015 - 11:11
London council pays  tenants to leave the crowded city

London council pays tenants to leave the crowded city

As rents rise and population exceeds 8.6 million renters offered up to £6,000 to leave

Fri May 08 2015 - 01:00
Voting in UK too close to call as  parties fight on to  last minute

Voting in UK too close to call as parties fight on to last minute

Polls point to tie between Tories and Labour although both claim they can win outright

Wed May 06 2015 - 23:45
UK election: Frenetic day of campaigning as D-Day looms

UK election: Frenetic day of campaigning as D-Day looms

Prospective coalition excluding Lib Dems would fail by year’s end, claims Nick Clegg

Wed May 06 2015 - 10:17
‘Cameron is a bit of a shell. It’s veneer.  It is presumption of entitlement’

‘Cameron is a bit of a shell. It’s veneer. It is presumption of entitlement’

An ebullient and confident Alex Salmond does not mince his words

Wed May 06 2015 - 01:00
Conservative majority would be a nightmare scenario for Ireland

Conservative majority would be a nightmare scenario for Ireland

‘Nearly all UK election results more negative than positive from Irish viewpoint’

Wed May 06 2015 - 00:02
Cameron a thorn in side of Scottish Tories

Cameron a thorn in side of Scottish Tories

British prime minister has shown ‘galling’ attitude to Scotland, says party member

Tue May 05 2015 - 01:00
UK election: ‘Violent emotion’ of nationalists condemned

UK election: ‘Violent emotion’ of nationalists condemned

Labour leader Murphy and comedian Izzard driven from stage by Scottish hecklers

Mon May 04 2015 - 22:02
Labour, Tories and Lib Dems join forces to halt SNP

Labour, Tories and Lib Dems join forces to halt SNP

Strategic voting is key as rivals look to block Sturgeon’s influence on London

Mon May 04 2015 - 01:00
Nick Clegg hints at dropping opposition to EU referendum

Nick Clegg hints at dropping opposition to EU referendum

Lib Dem leader’s coalition ‘red line’ issues do not include ruling out vote on membership

Mon May 04 2015 - 01:00
British election: It’s all down to the cold arithmetic of the party seats

British election: It’s all down to the cold arithmetic of the party seats

Mark Hennessy: Legitimacy could be a key question in government formation

Sat May 02 2015 - 11:16
SNP, Tories and Murdoch press keen to derail Labour – Miliband

SNP, Tories and Murdoch press keen to derail Labour – Miliband

Labour: Anti-English, Scottish rhetoric harms interests of working people

Sat May 02 2015 - 08:44
SNP a major threat in Labour Glasgow stronghold

SNP a major threat in Labour Glasgow stronghold

Labour MP for Glasgow South is even asking Tories to support him

Sat May 02 2015 - 00:59
Sturgeon says SNP prepared to vote down Labour budget

Sturgeon says SNP prepared to vote down Labour budget

Miliband ‘won’t get his budget unless he compromises’, says Nicola Sturgeon

Fri May 01 2015 - 21:47
Party leaders face the ‘Miwadi test’ in final British election TV questions

Party leaders face the ‘Miwadi test’ in final British election TV questions

Mark Hennessy: Coalition deal options will depend on dilution of support

Fri May 01 2015 - 16:30
London Letter: leaked Conservative plans for benefit cuts latest election tactic

London Letter: leaked Conservative plans for benefit cuts latest election tactic

Omens for Liberal Democrats not good even after leak of Conservative plans

Fri May 01 2015 - 05:00
Miliband insists there will be no SNP vote deal

Miliband insists there will be no SNP vote deal

Labour leader tells testy ‘Question Time’ audience he is still pushing for a majority

Fri May 01 2015 - 01:00
Widow seeks damages relating to claims against British general Frank Kitson

Widow seeks damages relating to claims against British general Frank Kitson

Woman’s legal actions in London concern her husband’s killing in Belfast in 1973

Thu Apr 30 2015 - 22:07
Brian Cowen: Ex-taoiseach defends record during the  crisis

Brian Cowen: Ex-taoiseach defends record during the crisis

Capital investments by FF-led administration ‘helping us through recession’, LSE told

Wed Apr 29 2015 - 22:42
Tories warn of constitutional crisis if SNP holds  balance of power

Tories warn of constitutional crisis if SNP holds balance of power

Poll suggests Scottish National Party could win all 59 Westminster seats in Scotland

Wed Apr 29 2015 - 18:02
Think tank says UK's middle earners face higher tax

Think tank says UK's middle earners face higher tax

Research body says voters face increased taxes regardless of who wins election

Wed Apr 29 2015 - 01:04
Tories still up for the fight as Cameron gains steam

Tories still up for the fight as Cameron gains steam

Fallout of Scottish National Party wins now being raised on voters’ doorsteps

Wed Apr 29 2015 - 01:00
Nick Clegg: ‘Moral obligation’ to talk to largest party

Nick Clegg: ‘Moral obligation’ to talk to largest party

Polls show voters are increasingly worried about legitimacy of next administration

Tue Apr 28 2015 - 01:00
Derry man Steve Bradley looking to clean up in Bath

Derry man Steve Bradley looking to clean up in Bath

Bradley, who came to Bath as a student, hopes to retain Lib Dem seat

Tue Apr 28 2015 - 01:00

British general faces lawsuit over death of Catholic during Troubles

First time a former soldier defends civil claim for damages over alleged actions in North

Mon Apr 27 2015 - 01:00
UK election: Conservatives take fight  to the West Country

UK election: Conservatives take fight to the West Country

Prime minister David Cameron to focus on economy for final 10 days of campaign

Mon Apr 27 2015 - 01:00
Papers served on ex-British army general 42 years after killing

Papers served on ex-British army general 42 years after killing

Damages are sought from Frank Kitson over 1973 Belfast blast in which Eugene Heenan died

Mon Apr 27 2015 - 01:00
‘There are worse things in this world than being fat,’ says Irish obesity expert

‘There are worse things in this world than being fat,’ says Irish obesity expert

Cambridge professor Stephen O’Rahilly has completed pioneering work on the causes of obesity and Type 2 diabetes – including discovering the obesity gene affecting children

Sat Apr 25 2015 - 05:00
Plan to lock Scottish MPs out of voting on English tax rates

Plan to lock Scottish MPs out of voting on English tax rates

Tories pledge to make changes to rules within 100 days of general election

Sat Apr 25 2015 - 01:00
London Letter: Tories rub regional press up the wrong way

London Letter: Tories rub regional press up the wrong way

For Labour and Conservative parties the press is a nuisance and public seem to be enemy

Fri Apr 24 2015 - 05:00
British voters 'left in dark' on fiscal plans of main parties

British voters 'left in dark' on fiscal plans of main parties

Osborne accepts public scepticism and ‘fatigue’ is growing about all parties

Fri Apr 24 2015 - 01:00
Unions not impressed by Nick Clegg’s  pledge on public salaries

Unions not impressed by Nick Clegg’s pledge on public salaries

Lib Dem leader commits to increases, but inflation means it would likely be cost-free

Thu Apr 23 2015 - 01:00
David Cameron’s warning: the big bad Scots will get you

David Cameron’s warning: the big bad Scots will get you

Tory attacks on the SNP and Alex Salmond barely hide that their true target is Labour

Thu Apr 23 2015 - 01:00
Tories need Boris’s star power to make their man shine on Farage’s home patch

Tories need Boris’s star power to make their man shine on Farage’s home patch

Former Ukip member Mackinlay takes on his former leader in Ramsgate

Wed Apr 22 2015 - 01:00
UK election: Major says  SNP would hold Labour to ransom

UK election: Major says SNP would hold Labour to ransom

Ex-PM says Scottish party’s demands would cause ‘mayhem’ if propping up minority government

Tue Apr 21 2015 - 18:51
Scottish National Party finds itself in sweet spot

Scottish National Party finds itself in sweet spot

Nicola Sturgeon’s party in that rare position where every move seems to offer benefits

Tue Apr 21 2015 - 01:00
Nicola Sturgeon vows party will act for entire UK

Nicola Sturgeon vows party will act for entire UK

SNP leader says party will use its influence in Commons to end austerity

Tue Apr 21 2015 - 01:00
Labour and Scottish National Party pact would create ‘chaos’

Labour and Scottish National Party pact would create ‘chaos’

David Cameron warns party alliance threatens break-up of United Kingdom

Mon Apr 20 2015 - 01:00
Scots should have pension age exemption as they die earlier, says SNP

Scots should have pension age exemption as they die earlier, says SNP

Scottish National Party’s ‘UK-wide manifesto’ to be published today

Mon Apr 20 2015 - 01:00
Nicola  Sturgeon’s pact appeal clever but wider game at play

Nicola Sturgeon’s pact appeal clever but wider game at play

Analysis: SNP leader one-upped Ed Miliband with her non-proposal in TV debate

Sat Apr 18 2015 - 09:02
New job figures boost Tory message ahead of UK election

New job figures boost Tory message ahead of UK election

Cameron says unemployment numbers prove Conservatives' policies are working

Fri Apr 17 2015 - 22:37
Opinion polls indicate UK election race set for tight finish

Opinion polls indicate UK election race set for tight finish

Enthusiastic pollsters and analysts unpack boggling array of possibilities in wake of vote

Fri Apr 17 2015 - 01:00
Confident Ed Miliband the winner in TV election debate

Confident Ed Miliband the winner in TV election debate

Labour leader’s performance enhanced by rivals treating him as PM-in-waiting

Thu Apr 16 2015 - 22:39
Nick Clegg warns of right-wing alliance if Conservatives  win

Nick Clegg warns of right-wing alliance if Conservatives win

Liberal Democrat leader suggests possibility that coalition would include DUPs and Ukip

Thu Apr 16 2015 - 19:52
Fawlty moments mostly avoided as Ukip launches manifesto

Fawlty moments mostly avoided as Ukip launches manifesto

Party’s policy document a mixed bag, with the usual obsessions of EU and immigration

Thu Apr 16 2015 - 01:00
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