TV companies vie for poll position in an election that no one.
Live Election 2015 aftermath live: Sturgeon tells voters SNP wont let them down.. ���These are austerity times and the set was one of the things I thought worked quite well,��� says BBC election night editor Sam Woodhouse.
Insurgent Party in Britain Gains in Popular Support
The once-derided United Kingdom Independence Party won about a quarter of all votes cast in local elections across England, surprising detractors and calling attention to its policy demands.. Once-derided United Kingdom Independence Party wins about a quarter of all votes cast in local elections across England, surprising detractors and calling attention to its policy demands; calls for Britains withdrawal from 27-nation European Union and for stringent immigration controls and rollback of countrys welfare system.
BBC defends Question Time over claims of audience bias.
David Dimbleby is to host the BBC Question Times election leaders special. Photograph: Des Willie/BBC/Mentorn. Mark Sweney �� @marksweney. Thursday 30 April 2015 04.24 EDT Last modified on Thursday 30 April 2015 06.48 EDT.
Police arrest 17 in anti-austerity protest in London
Officers in riot gear clashed with a minority of protesters who threw objects during the rally - which came after the Tory election victory. Four police officers and a police staff member were injured. One student journalist who was at the scene.
France Plans Reduction of Its Afghan Troops
French authorities also said that the country would begin its own phased troop pullback, contributing to a growing sense of the tide turning in the Western military commitment to Afghanistan.
Election 2015: Unite union calls on Jim Murphy to resign
On Friday, Mr Murphy said he would remain leader of the party in Scotland and stand for a seat at Holyrood in next years Scottish parliamentary election. In a statement, Pat Rafferty, leader of Unite in Scotland, said: It is time for change at the.
Conservative Win 2015 UK General Election, BBC Forecast.
Conservative Win 2015 UK General Election, BBC Forecast of 329 Seats :: The Market Oracle :: Financial Markets Analysis and Forecasting Free Website.
The BBC renews its swingometer to cope with an.
Celebrating the 60th birthday of the election swingometer, the BBCs latest incarnation involves four of them imposed onto a virtual Big Ben during a complex election day. Jeremy Vine with the BBCs 2015 swingometer.
Rolling TV election news eclipsed by Twitter, Buzzfeed and.
This time around, neither the BBCs rolling news channel nor Sky News has broken through in the same way. Thats possibly because the 2015 campaign has itself been so very dull ��� but its also a vivid reminder of the news��.
Inflation in Britain Falls to Lowest Rate in 15 Years
The decline to 0.5 percent, attributed partly to cheaper gas and stable food prices, is far below the Bank of England’s 2 percent target.. British inflation falls to 0.5 percent in December, far lower than Bank of Englands 2 percent annual target; decline, attributed to falling oil and food prices, is welcomed by economists.
Election 2015 updates and analysis
UPDATE: 04:00 BST. Shock as a Scottish seat fails to go SNP. Alistair Carmichael wins Orkney and Shetland. 03:54 BST. Ian Davidson says Jim Murphy must stand down as leader. Says campaign had no strategy. 03:33 BST. Nicola Sturgeon says Labour .
UKs Cameron Shifts Tack on Constitutional Shake-Up to Mollify Scots
Scotland will get more autonomy with no ifs or buts, Prime Minister David Camerons office said on Sunday, after Scottish leader Alex Salmond accused him and other politicians of tricking Scots out of independence.
British Foreign Secretary Quits for Lower Position in the Cabinet
The resignation of William Hague was a surprise in Prime Minister David Camerons government shuffle.. British Foreign Sec William Hague says he will quit his job to take lower-profile cabinet position as part of wider shuffle of the government.
UK Says to Use Merkel Visit to Push Curbs to Welfare Shopping
Britain said on Sunday it planned to use a visit by German Chancellor Angela Merkel this week to try to persuade Berlin to support measures to discourage people from moving within the European Union to tap welfare benefits.
UKs Opposition Labour Party Tells Lawmakers to Unite After Plot Whispers
Britains opposition Labour party must pull together after reports of a plot against leader Ed Miliband, or risk its chances in the national election next year, the partys campaign coordinator has warned.
Election 2015 live: FT says it wants another Tory/Lib Dem.
Photograph: Russell Cheyne/REUTERS Nick Clegg at Leeds City Hall, the venue for tonights BBC election special edition of Question Time with host David Dimbleby. Photograph: James Gourley/REX Shutterstock/James��.
Election 2015: What still to watch for as UK decides
Local elections - Elections for local councillors are taking place in all parts of England at the same time as the general election, with the exception of seven unitary authorities, a handful of districts and the 32 London boroughs. Declaration times.
Miliband Dismisses Reports of Bid to Oust Him
Ed Miliband, the leader of Britains center-left opposition Labour party, on Thursday described media reports that members of his own party were conspiring to oust him as nonsense, as he sought to keep his bid to become prime minister on track.
UK General Election results live blog coverage - Business.
Join us for live election coverage.. BBCs political correspondent Iain Watson said that he understands Miliband is going to stand down and is preparing his speech right now. genelec2015 ed miliband angry REUTERS/Peter NichollsBritains opposition Labour Party leader Ed Miliband gives a speech at an election campaign event in Warrington, north west England, April 4, 2015. PRIME MINISTER DAVID CAMERON WILL MEET WITH THE QUEEN AT 12:30.
Election 2015: Nicola Sturgeon meets new team of SNP MPs
Asked by the BBCs James Cook whether Scotland was now closer to independence, Mr Salmond said the party now had an overwhelming mandate from the Scottish people to carry forward Scotlands interests, but he added that the timing of any future .
Election 2015 live: Tory minister heckled over detention of.
Photograph: BBC. My colleague Libby Brooks is there. ��� Libby Brooks (@libby_brooks) May 4, 2015. Nicola Sturgeon at Dumfries rally: I have a cast iron guarantee for voters regarding what the SNP will do on May 8th.
General Election 2015 LIVE - Daily Express
General Election 2015 ��� LIVE. 11:38. T Batchelor. Tonights TV coverage. A little about tonights TV coverage. The four main broadcasters - BBC, ITV, Sky News and Channel 4 - will all be offering slightly different takes on this��.
The BBCs Election Bot Will Tweet you Results On Demand
BBC Election Bot (@BBCElectionBot) May 7, 2015. The makers warn that its an entirely experimental endeavor, and there wont be any results for it to send out until late in the evening on Thursday UK time and the early hours of Friday��.
Elections 2015: Tories dominate South East results
The Conservatives have secured control of the majority of local councils across Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Tandridge, in Surrey, was the first to announce local election results and the Tories increased their majority slightly there. UKIP has won control.
BBC News vs Sky News: General Election 2015 saw the real swing between two.
Now the votes have been counted and verified we can start to look back at the General Election 2015 coverage from BBC and Sky. Both Sky News and BBC One/BBC News have been pumping out round the clock news, features and political insights - and .
Election 2015: The day after the night before
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UKs New Commissioner Says EU Budget Row Must Calm Down
Britains new European commissioner said on Thursday that a row between London and Brussels over a demand for 2.1 billion euros (1.6 billion pounds) budget payment had become highly political and needed to be calmed down.
Election 2015: a guide to results night | Politics | The Guardian
There will be an exit poll at 10.15pm conducted by the BBC that will give us a strong impression of the overall picture, but the current polls suggest it is so close the real result could still be within the margin of error. Regardless��.
Election 2015: The result no-one saw coming
No pollster, no pundit, no political leader saw it coming - not even David Cameron himself. Governing parties dont gain seats. Parties that have implemented painful cuts and are promising more certainly dont. Until that is the Conservative Party did .
Rising Immigration Embarrasses Britains Cameron Before Vote
British Prime Minister David Camerons pledge to cut annual net migration to below 100,000 was undermined on Thursday after figures showed the net flow of migrants coming into Britain rose by 37 percent to 212,000 people in the year to September 2013.
Election night TV: should you watch the BBC, ITV, Channel.
Choose: Which General Election coverage is best for you - BBC, ITV, Channel 4, or Sky? Ben Travis. Published: 07 May 2015. Once youve sorted the business of choosing who to vote for in the General Election and getting your ballot slip in,��.
Renewed Sparring Over Scottish Independence Movement
Scottish nationalists may have at least an outside chance of gaining popular support for the end of constitutional ties with Britain in a referendum within the next two or three years.
Plan for Thames Estuary Airport Near London Is Rejected by Panel
Britain’s Airport Commission said the logistical and financial risks of the project were too great and that the city’s future needs could be met by other alternatives.. British Airports Commission rejects, as too costly, proposal backed by London Mayor Boris Johnson to build four-runway airport on artificial island in the Thames.
Election 2015: Ed Miliband RESIGNS saying - Daily Express
Election 2015: Ed Miliband RESIGNS saying Its all my fault we lost. The BBC were reporting that Labour backbencher John Mann had claimed it was inconceivable Mr Miliband will continue to the next election.
Liz Kendall considers Labour leadership bid
BBC political correspondent Iain Watson said Mr Burnham, the shadow health secretary, and Mr Umunna, the shadow business secretary, were believed to be taking soundings before declaring their bids to become leader. Ms Cooper, the shadow home secretary.
Election 2015: BBC must pay the price for its anti-Conservative bias, writes.
The BBC had a woeful election night. In place of crisp authority, there was an air of incoherence and listlessness. By giving viewers endless talking heads, it missed most of the extraordinary drama that unfolded miles away from the studio. With all.
Election 2015: TV debates most influential for voters
Ivor Knox, managing director of Panelbase, told the BBC: While social media use has expanded hugely in recent years, its influence on most peoples opinions seems to have been fairly limited in the lead-up to the General Election. Mr Knox pointed to .
Disappointment as Gay Marriage Is Left Out of Queens Speech
. Prime Minister David Cameron of Britain was ahead of Barack Obama in endorsing gay marriage. But he appears to have put off plans to make it legal in the face of opposition from his right wing.
Stinging Electoral Defeat for British Conservatives as Right-Wing Party Makes Gains
Prime Minister David Cameron’s Conservatives took a beating Friday with a by-election result that showed surging support for the United Kingdom Independence Party, a right-wing group.. British Prime Min David Camerons Conservatives take harsh pummeling day after results of by-election show surging support for right-wing United Kingdom Independence Party.
British EU Exit Wouldnt Break My Heart, PM Cameron Says
Prime Minister David Cameron said on Tuesday he would not be heartbroken if Britain left the European Union because he felt little attachment to a relationship he said was not serving British interests.
Michael Gove moves to justice in post-election reshuffle
On Twitter, Ms Morgan said she was delighted with her re-appointment, which Downing Street said was a huge vote of confidence. BBC political correspondent Eleanor Garnier said the announcements were a reward for loyalty from Mr Cameron.
Election 2015: Welsh ministers detached from reality claim
On Saturday, Mr Taylor told the BBC that Welsh Labour was in denial about the seriousness of its electoral defeat. First Minister Carwyn Jones has suggested the party needs to stress a more pro-business message and have a stronger Welsh brand.
British PM Camerons Party Says Likely to Fail to Cut Immigration
British Prime Minister David Camerons Conservatives said on Sunday they were unlikely to keep a promise to reduce net migration to tens of thousands, possibly damaging their reelection chances next year.
Britains Anti-EU UKIP Demands Early Brexit Vote as Poll Shows Support Surging
Britains anti-EU UK Independence Party said on Sunday it would use its growing success to try to secure an early referendum on leaving the European Union, after its support hit a record high of 25 percent in an opinion poll.
Election 2015: UKIP takes control of its first council, in Thanet
UKIP has won control of its first UK council, gaining overall control of Thanet District Council in Kent. In a tweet, UKIP said: Thanet District Council has #GonePurple. First Authority in the United Kingdom to have a #UKIP majority! UKIP won 33.
EUs Barroso Warns Against UK PM Camerons Plan to Change Blocs Migration Rules
Outgoing EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso on Sunday warned British Prime Minister David Cameron against trying to rewrite the European Unions freedom of movement principle, saying it was essential to the blocs internal market.
UKs Cameron Rejects Early EU In/out Referendum After Vote Loss
British Prime Minister David Cameron rejected calls on Monday to bring forward an in/out European Union membership referendum after his party was beaten into third place in European elections by the anti-EU UKIP party.
BBCs Nick Robinson praised for election coverage.
PUBLISHED: 11:01, Fri, May 8, 2015 | UPDATED: 11:03, Fri, May 8, 2015. nick robinson IG. The BBCs Political Editor Nick Robinson. The 51-year-old journalist returned to BBC News just last month after having an operation��.
Election 2015: Labour takes Cheshire West and Chester after recount
. Newton ward. Meanwhile Labour have retained control of Warrington Borough Council with 42 seats. Cheshire East remains a Conservative majority, with the party gaining a further two seats. To find out your election result, go to BBC Election 2015.
Election 2015 ��� live: SNP will not call the shots says Ed.
Nicola Sturgeon launches the SNP manifesto while Ed Miliband features on the BBC leader interview ��� follow all the latest news, views and analysis from the campaign trail with our political team.
London’s Mayor Aside, Conservatives Fare Poorly in British Races
At a time of deepening austerity, Britons seem to have turned against their national leaders in bellwether mayoral and local council elections.. London Mayor Boris Johnson provides a modest lift for the British Conservative Party after winning re-election amid a deluge of defeats for his party in local races; victory establishes Johnson as a potentially serious nuisance, if not credible threat, to Prime Min David Cameron, who has come under attack recently from both the left and the right.
Election 2015 live: Milibands pledges stone marks Sheffield.
Andew Sparrows rolling coverage of all todays events from the election campaign.. Should the BBC feel it has to come up with its own version of every commercial TV genre, from dating formats to home makeover shows?