Category: Politics
Reform UK drops three candidates over offensive comments
Reform UK has dropped three of its candidates following reports they had made offensive comments, a spokesperson has confirmed.However, Edward Oakenfu [...]
The Highlanders who don’t want to be forgotten in the election
1 hour agoBy James Cook, Scotland Editor, BBC NewsGetty ImagesA derelict farm near ApplecrossScotland is a land of stunning scenery.It’s hard to beat [...]
As dramatic campaign closes, has it actually grappled with UK’s massive problems?
10 minutes agoBy Laura Kuenssberg, @bbclaurak, Sunday with Laura KuenssbergGetty ImagesNearly there!The battle buses have revved up for their final jo [...]
Local Labour members resign to campaign for Corbyn
Leading members of the Labour Party in Islington North, the seat represented by Jeremy Corbyn since 1983, have resigned or announced they are willing [...]
A Wish From All Sides to Move On Gives Freedom to Julian Assange
The WikiLeaks founder spent years in captivity in London before talks accelerated this spring, allowing him to go home to Australia as a felon, but a [...]
People not voting in election blame distrust in politicians
3 hours agoBy Shelley Phelps, Westminster correspondent, BBC Wales NewsBBCLewis Watt says he has never voted in an election, and does not plan to this [...]
Major Democratic Donors Ask Themselves: What to Do About Biden?
Some floated interventions and wondered about how to reach Jill Biden. Others hoped the president would bow out of the race on his own. Many came to t [...]
Memo Reveals Trump’s Plan to Slash the Size of the G.O.P. Platform
In another sign of Donald J. Trump’s grip on the Republican Party, his team wants the party’s platform to be a succinct pro-Trump document, not an “un [...]
Jill Biden Could Make or Break Biden’s Campaign. She Says She’s All In.
If President Biden seriously considered departing the race, the first lady would be the most important figure other than Mr. Biden himself in reaching [...]
Why do politicians keep talking about locks?
2 hours agoBy Paul Seddon, Political reporterGetty ImagesHave you heard of the fiscal lock? Would the nuclear deterrent triple lock get your vote? Wha [...]
Is this really the TikTok general election?
2 hours agoBy Brian Wheeler, Politics reporterBBCSnarky, silly and sometimes downright rude - TikTok has breathed new life into the political meme. Bu [...]
What are the parties saying about women’s rights and gender identity?
2 hours agoBy Eleanor Lawrie, Social Affairs ReporterGettySir Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak have clashed over single-sex spaces Sir Keir Starmer and Ri [...]
Who Might Replace Biden on the Top of the Ticket?
President Biden’s stumbling performance at the debate has spurred interest in replacements. Here’s a roster of some possible backup candidates.
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Obama Defends Biden: ‘Bad Debate Nights Happen’
The former president faced a similar crisis of confidence in his re-election campaign after a bad debate performance in 2012, and he defended his form [...]
The White House Brushed Off Questions About Biden’s Age. Then the Debate Happened.
President Biden’s allies can no longer wave away concerns about his capacity after his unsteady performance at Thursday’s debate as worries among Demo [...]