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Boris Johnson is a proven truth-twister. We can’t trust him with our elections

Straight out of University, Boris Johnson was dismissed from The Times for making up quotes, but far from a schoolboy error, lying became his modus operandi.

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21 Apr Environment

RIA Northern Ireland publishes rail manifesto ahead of Stormont Elections

The Railway Industry Association (RIA) Northern Ireland has published its manifesto for rail ahead of the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections in May

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14 Apr Economy

Northern Ireland’s elections an opportunity to support the construction sector, says CIOB

With the Northern Ireland Assembly elections due to take place on 5 May 2022, CIOB (the Chartered Institute of Building) has published a comprehensive manifesto, calling on the new MLAs (Members of the Legislative Assembly) to work with the construction sector.

29 Mar Political parties

Where Are They Now? Duncan Hames

Duncan Hames, Liberal Democrat MP for Chippenham (2010 - 2015)

28 Feb Political parties

Dozens More 'Red Wall' Labour Seats Could Go Conservative, New Analysis Predicts

As many as 36 additional 'red wall' Labour seats could fall to the Tories if overall vote share is consistent with the last election, according to a new analysis from the Onward think tank.

24 Feb Political parties

Elections should be confirmed by a simple Commons majority – anything else would be contrary to the view of Parliament

Where does power lie? That was the question at the heart of debate in the Lords on the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill. The issue: should the decision to seek a general election be in the hands of the executive, in the person of the Prime Minister, or should it be subject to the will of the Commons as expressed in a simple majority resolution?

17 Feb Political parties

Labour Activists Say Recent Cyberattack Is Hampering Local Election Efforts

Labour activists have accused the party of a "poor" response to a recent data breach which left a "significant quantity" of member's data inaccessible.

15 Dec 2021 Economy

Lower bills are the key to Tory success in seats like North Shropshire

Earlier this year, I was proud to triumph in the Hartlepool by-election and become the first Conservative MP to serve the town for 57 years. As I said in my speech after the result was announced, my campaign was based on the local issues of real concern to the community. My focus was always on putting Hartlepool at the centre the of the post-pandemic recovery by creating more jobs and apprenticeships and attracting extra investment to the town.

13 Dec 2021 Foreign affairs

Beijing is set to cement its grip on Hong Kong’s parliament. Britain must act to protect democracy

In Hong Kong’s first general election since Beijing’s rigging of the city’s electoral system to ensure only communist party “patriots” hold power, only three of the 153 candidates - or just two percent of all hopefuls - running for Hong Kong’s parliament, the Legislative Council, are self-described democrats.

22 Nov 2021 Political parties

Here's The Early General Election Scenarios MPs Are Predicting

Rumours of an early general election have swirled since Boris Johnson won by a landslide in December 2019.

11 Oct 2021 Political parties

Tories Have Poured Cold Water On Early Election Rumours After Labour Ramped Up The Prospect

Talk of an early general election arose repeatedly at this year's party conferences, but Conservative MPs and activists have dismissed the prospect, after Labour seemed to be gearing up to go to the polls sooner rather than later.

04 Oct 2021 Home affairs

Government Warned Changing Voting Systems Without Scrutiny Sets A “Dangerous Precedent”

Exclusive: Multiple campaign groups have fiercely criticised the government for including a major change to the voting system in an amendment to the Elections Bill, warning that the changes are being “rushed through without consultation”.

30 Sep 2021 Political parties

Authenticity will be an essential ingredient for the political battles that lie ahead

In a political age where we are going through a number of big crises, the ability to stick to your guns, be consistent and not flip flop has never been more important for our politicians.

08 Sep 2021 Economy

Less Than A Third Of The Public Think The Tories Are A Low Tax Party

Just one in three members of the public think the Conservatives are currently a party of low tax, revealing the potential scale of the battle ahead to regain their fiscal reputation.

07 Jul 2021 Political parties

Mandatory voter ID could see millions facing new barriers to vote in elections

While extending the franchise for our elections is a positive move, the Elections Bill fails to offer any proposals to address the missing millions from our electoral roll.

26 Jun 2021 Political parties

The only way Labour can win again is by sending power out of Whitehall and into communities

Meaningful powers, delivered locally and responsive to community needs can drive economic change and let people once again feel part of their own story.

08 Jun 2021 Home affairs

Elections Expert Lord Hayward Says Boundary Review Is A "Relief" For Tories

Boris Johnson’s Tories will be “breathing a sigh of relief” after the proposals for new MP seat boundaries were revealed, according to Tory peer and elections expert Lord Hayward.

24 May 2021 Communities

Splitting headache: Wales must guard against nationalist rhetoric

Constitutional wrangling is far from the top of voters’ priority lists, but the future of the union is under threat. With renewed calls for Scottish independence ringing in our ears, Wales must be alive to the danger of a nationalism taking root that seeks out differences to underpin division

13 May 2021 Political parties

Will the Greens become England’s third largest party?

Building on a solid performance in the local elections and higher salience of environmental issues, the Green Party is looking likely to play a bigger role in British politics by taking votes from Labour, the Conservatives and challenging the Liberal Democrats to become England’s third-largest party.

12 May 2021 Political parties

The priority for Scotland must be on Covid recovery – not another referendum

Once again, it was only the Scottish Conservatives who could be trusted to stand foursquare for Scotland’s place within the UK.

11 May 2021 Home affairs

Mandatory voter photo ID is an illiberal and discriminatory solution to a problem that doesn’t exist

As opposition strives to unite around a vision of a post-pandemic future, a government so adept at divide and rule would be wise not to unite us in resistance to these measures.

08 May 2021 Political parties

Nicola Sturgeon Vows Second Independence Vote Despite SNP Majority Hopes Being On A "Knife Edge"

Nicola Sturgeon has pledged to push for a second Scottish independence vote despite her party's chances of winning a majority on a "knife-edge".

07 May 2021 Political parties

Tory Ben Houchen Re-Elected As Tees Valley Mayor With Thumping Majority As Labour Lose Council Leaders

The Conservatives have cemented their success in Labour’s former North East heartlands after Ben Houchen was re-elected as the Tees Valley mayor with a thumping majority.

07 May 2021 Political parties

'It's A Complete Sh*tshow': Keir Starmer Accused Of ‘Rudderless’ Leadership After Bruising Election Results

A grim set of results for Labour has prompted calls for an “urgent” shake-up of the party’s strategy from MPs and activists.