Election

The residents of Hindley Green go to the polls on November 12

Candidate line-up for council by-election

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Tony Porter Ponders: Wigan's weekend and the PM

Jo Platt

MP Platt becomes PPS to Prime Minister

One of 33 polling stations now open for voting around the Makerfield constituency

Contribute to our exit poll for this crucial by-election

MVM Manchester supporters displaying banner in front of Hazel Reeves' Rise Up, Women in St Peter's Square

Calls for electoral reform as Makerfield D-Day looms

Polling Station

How 16 and 17-year-olds could have impacted the upcoming by-election

The new college building looks splendid already.

Are we living in a Yes Minister universe?

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

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

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

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

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

General Election 2024 7 best campaign moments and gaffes

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

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'
The public have had their say 💭
Abbey Maclure

(Photo: BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

How UK parties are approaching National Insurance ahead of election

Claire Mercer, founder of Smart Motorways Kill, launched a one-day exhibition at Rotherham Titans Rugby Club to highlight the support to bring back the hard shoulder.

Video: Widow launches new exhibition in plea to end smart motorways

The race has begun towards the General Election on July 4.

Watch: Latest odds on UK general election explained

Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox.

Watch: Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey falls into lake.

Watch: Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey falls into lake

Rishi Sunak scores election own goal with football gaffe.

Watch: Rishi Sunak scores election own goal with football gaffe

MP returns to Parliament following sepsis quadruple amputation.

Watch: MP returns to Parliament following sepsis quadruple amputation

Staffing and workload contributing to lack of trust in police as officers report more attacks from public

Watch: Officers are being attacked as trust in police at all-time low

Man takes a dog to a polling station

Watch: Can you take your dog to polling stations?

Alistair Strathern gives his victory speech in Mid Bedfordshire. Credit: Getty

Breaking By-election latest: Labour wins Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire

Tamworth’s Conservative by-election candidate Andrew Cooper has been slammed as “nasty” after he told parents who can’t feed their kids to “f*** off”.

Breaking ‘Nasty’ Tamworth by-election candidate posted ‘disgusting’ diagram
Tamworth’s Conservative by-election candidate Andrew Cooper has been slammed for posting a “disgusting” diagram on social media
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Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer

Breaking Keir Starmer pledges to tackle NHS wait times with £1.5bn plan

BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell is retiring after 47 years.

Breaking ‘Awful’ BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell retires

Polling station. (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images)

Breaking Local Election 2023: When results will be announced

Local elections take place on Thursday, May 4

How to vote without ID in local elections using emergency proxy vote

Local Elections 2023: when will polling stations be open?

Important deadlines to be aware of to vote in May elections

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning ahead of the May elections

Breaking Martin Lewis issues urgent warning ahead of local elections in May

A view of a polling station. For the first time, people from across the country will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections. Picture by James Hardisty

Voters in the UK need to show photo ID to vote

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