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www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

Sunak rejects Farage's offer of electoral deal with Reform party

Rishi Sunak rejects a deal with Nigel Farage, emphasizing a vote for Reform is a vote for Labour, positioning only him or Keir Starmer as potential Prime Ministers. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

When's Nigel coming back?' Farage absence looms large over Reform UK conference

Reform UK's party conference showcased pledges on tax cuts and immigration control.
Absence of Nigel Farage looms over Reform UK party conference. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

Sunak rejects Farage's offer of electoral deal with Reform party

Rishi Sunak rejects a deal with Nigel Farage, emphasizing a vote for Reform is a vote for Labour, positioning only him or Keir Starmer as potential Prime Ministers. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

When's Nigel coming back?' Farage absence looms large over Reform UK conference

Reform UK's party conference showcased pledges on tax cuts and immigration control.
Absence of Nigel Farage looms over Reform UK party conference. [ more ]
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#labour-party
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
London politics

Starmer to say he's changed' Labour as party rules out raising income tax or NI

Labour will not raise income tax or national insurance if elected, focusing on fully costed and funded promises for public services. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

It's time to end the UK's divisions: Labour is for everyone

Voters sent a clear message for change in recent UK elections. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Europe politics

Britain Election Explainer

United Kingdom preparing for elections amid various challenges like cost-of-living crisis and immigration issues.
Election can take place by Jan. 28, 2025, and the timing will be strategic for the Conservatives. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Keir Starmer pledges to slash sky high' migration numbers

Keir Starmer promises to reduce immigration numbers significantly if Labour wins the election. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
London politics

Starmer to say he's changed' Labour as party rules out raising income tax or NI

Labour will not raise income tax or national insurance if elected, focusing on fully costed and funded promises for public services. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

It's time to end the UK's divisions: Labour is for everyone

Voters sent a clear message for change in recent UK elections. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Europe politics

Britain Election Explainer

United Kingdom preparing for elections amid various challenges like cost-of-living crisis and immigration issues.
Election can take place by Jan. 28, 2025, and the timing will be strategic for the Conservatives. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Keir Starmer pledges to slash sky high' migration numbers

Keir Starmer promises to reduce immigration numbers significantly if Labour wins the election. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Europe politics

The Observer view on the Tories: A chance to pass judgment on 14 years of misrule

Conservative MPs stepping down indicates lack of confidence in party leadership and a historic defeat in the upcoming election. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Tory MP tells voters to back Reform so Lee Anderson can return to Westminster

Conservative MP faces calls for expulsion after endorsing Nigel Farage's Reform party.
Tory party infighting intensifies, with potential impact on upcoming elections. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Europe politics

UK Conservatives Are Channeling Trump in a Desperate Bid to Retain Power

Both the U.S. and the U.K. are facing critical elections with significant challenges and shifts in public opinion.
The U.K. Conservatives, previously triumphant, are now facing a decline in public support and potential electoral challenges. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Europe politics

The Observer view on the Tories: A chance to pass judgment on 14 years of misrule

Conservative MPs stepping down indicates lack of confidence in party leadership and a historic defeat in the upcoming election. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Tory MP tells voters to back Reform so Lee Anderson can return to Westminster

Conservative MP faces calls for expulsion after endorsing Nigel Farage's Reform party.
Tory party infighting intensifies, with potential impact on upcoming elections. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Europe politics

UK Conservatives Are Channeling Trump in a Desperate Bid to Retain Power

Both the U.S. and the U.K. are facing critical elections with significant challenges and shifts in public opinion.
The U.K. Conservatives, previously triumphant, are now facing a decline in public support and potential electoral challenges. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Data science

Young people in the UK: what are the most important general election issues for you?

The Guardian is seeking input from young UK residents under 30 on their voting priorities for the 2024 general election. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Europe politics

In an increasingly unstable world, Britain can't afford to isolate itself from its allies | David Miliband

Foreign policy not a focus in UK elections
UK needs to understand its global position and power [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
Europe politics

Northern Ireland's DUP leader Donaldson steps down after sex offence charges

Jeffrey Donaldson stepped down as leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party due to historic sexual offense charges.
His resignation plunged the Democratic Unionist Party into uncertainty ahead of U.K. elections, impacting Northern Ireland's political landscape. [ more ]
Theregister
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

UK elections 'unaffected' by China's cyber-interference

China's unsuccessful attempt to undermine UK elections confirmed by UK's deputy prime minister.
UK and US officially cite China's state-sponsored cyber aggression incidents in 2021. [ more ]
#chinese-cyber-attacks
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Dowden guarantees UK elections will be safe from Chinese cyber attacks

UK ensures safe elections from cyber attacks, sanctions China-linked hackers.
UK aligns with US against Chinese cyber threats. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Britain's democracy under threat from Chinese cyber attackers, government warns | Computer Weekly

Chinese cyber attacks targeted UK voters and senior politicians
Calls for increased sanctions against China are expected. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Dowden guarantees UK elections will be safe from Chinese cyber attacks

UK ensures safe elections from cyber attacks, sanctions China-linked hackers.
UK aligns with US against Chinese cyber threats. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Britain's democracy under threat from Chinese cyber attackers, government warns | Computer Weekly

Chinese cyber attacks targeted UK voters and senior politicians
Calls for increased sanctions against China are expected. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

What is voter ID and why is it controversial?

Voter ID now required for certain elections in the UK.
Different forms of accepted photographic ID listed for UK elections. [ more ]
#voting-rights
www.france24.com
5 months ago
EU data protection

Millions of overseas Brits now eligible to vote in UK general elections

3.5 million Britons living overseas can now vote in UK general elections, following a change in the law.
The change is the most significant expansion of the electorate since 1928. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
5 days ago
UK news

I'm voting in the general election after 40 years abroad'

Around two million British expats living abroad over 15 years can now vote in UK general elections. [ more ]
www.france24.com
5 months ago
EU data protection

Millions of overseas Brits now eligible to vote in UK general elections

3.5 million Britons living overseas can now vote in UK general elections, following a change in the law.
The change is the most significant expansion of the electorate since 1928. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
5 days ago
UK news

I'm voting in the general election after 40 years abroad'

Around two million British expats living abroad over 15 years can now vote in UK general elections. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

AI among biggest threats to next UK election, cyber security agency warns

The UK's cyber security agency warns that AI and state-aligned groups pose a significant threat to critical infrastructure and UK elections.
The NCSC highlights China and Russia as enduring and significant cyber security threats.
Artificial intelligence advancements may enable the creation of fake content for disinformation campaigns in future elections. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
London politics

UK election debate: what are Sunak's and Starmer's attack lines likely to be?

Both leaders, Sunak and Starmer, prepare for their first election debate, aware of the impact, with previous debates showing significant shifts in poll numbers and perceptions. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 week ago
UK news

Stats watchdog criticises PM's 2,000 tax claim

The UK's statistics watchdog criticizes PM over misleading tax burden claims during the general election. [ more ]
Truthout
4 days ago
Europe politics

Brexit Still Haunts the UK as Conservatives Flail Before the General Election

Elections in the U.K. are brief and relatively inexpensive compared to the U.S. [ more ]
https://scoop.upworthy.com
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

This AI politician is competing in UK general elections to reshape traditional democracy

AI Steve, the first AI candidate in UK elections, aims to involve locals in policy creation and validation for a more democratic approach. [ more ]
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