Politics

A voter placing a ballot paper in the ballot box. PIC: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

42 people turned away from polling stations for having no voter ID

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Winter Fuel Payments: how did my MP vote - full list

Emrys Toman has joined an Action for Children campaign calling for reform to the children’s care system. Credit: submit and PA

‘I never had a home’: Former foster child from Lancs joins campaign

Explainer 5 previous Ticketmaster controversies as UK investigation launched

Sir Keir Starmer has said the Government will “take decisions” on a potential outdoor smoking ban

'Pubs have suffered enough': Residents react to outdoor smoking ban

Teachers have the right to peacefully protest, just like anyone else (Image: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

Teachers' rights around protesting and political views explained

Netherby Hall: where history, modern style, and Michelin stars meet

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

Neil Kinnock falls over on Brighton seafront in 1983.

Funny political stunts gone wrong from elections past

The hustings panel

Hustings panel hears of family set to become homeless

Sir Keir Starmer getting an ice cream at Blackpool’s famous ice cream shop Notranni’s

Labour leader Keir Starmer offers message to the people of Blackpool

Coun Lynn Williams

King's Birthday Honour for council leader inspired by her daughter

L: Burnley's Ian McKellen pictured in 2024. R: Ian poses with Gandalf's stick in 2019. Credit: Getty and submit

Lancashire's Ian Mckellen on his age and the future

A new sign declaring local MP Mark Menzies an “embarrassment” has sparked a mixed reaction from residents (Credit: Dave Nelson)

We don’t know the full story but the lynch mob is out in full force

43 pics of Keir Starmer celebrating with Blackpool South MP Chris Webb
Labour's Chris Webb has been named as the new MP for Blackpool South after a resounding by-election victory.
Jack Marshall

North West trio named in prestigious Sunday Times Young Power List

Coun Portia Webb (left) with Cillian, and Coun Sarah Smith with Elijah

Babies are 'firsts' in Blackpool politics as mums celebrate arrivals

Candidates in the Blackpool South by-election to attending hustings at Blackpool Cricket Club

Blackpool South by-election candidates to talk priorities at hustings

The Talbot venue was due to play host to the Real Rebellion event

Far Right gig pulled over fears of skinhead invasion at festival

Blackpool MP Scott Benton faces 35-day suspension over lobbying sting

Keir Starmer is interrupted by a heckler. Credit: Getty

Keir Starmer Labour conference speech crashed by protester

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Liz Truss has been claiming from fund for ex-prime ministers despite only 49 days in office (Getty Images)

Liz Truss claims from fund for ex-PMs despite only 49 days in office

Keir Mather

Who is Keir Mather? The new Labour MP for Selby and Ainsty

Ben Wallace will step down from his role at the next cabinet reshuffle

Full list of Tory MPs stepping down ahead of next general election

Conservative MP for Wyre and Preston North Ben Wallace to step down as defence secretary at next cabinet reshuffle

Wyre & Preston North MP Ben Wallace to step down as defence secretary
Ben Wallace, Conservative MP for Wyre and Preston North, has revealed he will step down as the defence secretary at the next cabinet reshuffle.
Vanessa Sims

Ben Wallace will step down as defence secretary at the next cabinet reshuffle

Ben Wallace to step down as defence secretary

Boris Johnson earns over £21k an hour for his roles outside of politics

Boris Johnson rakes in over £21k as second job earnings revealed

Former UK health secretary Sajid Javid

Senior Tory Sajid Javid says MPs £86,000 salary ‘should be doubled’

Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson

Which Tory MPs have resigned triggering a by-election?

Nigel Adams, MP for Selby and Ainsty pictured outside Selby Abbey.

Another Tory MP resigns and triggers a third by-election

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Will Boris Johnson stand as an MP in a different seat?

The Plaid Cymru leader announced his resignation after a report found the party had "failed to implement a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment"

Adam Price quits as Plaid Cymru leader after report

A number of would-be voters have been turned away on local elections day due to newly-introduced photo ID rules, candidates have told NationalWorld. Credit: Getty Images

Local elections 2023: Full results as Tories suffer early losses

Prime minister Rishi Sunak

When will the next general election take place?

Jerry Springer, legendary talk show host, dead at 79

Labour MP Diane Abbott attends a Stand Up to Racism rally outside Downing Street. Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty

Diane Abbott has Labour whip withdrawn after “deeply offensive” letter

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer publishes tax details

Six Four ITV - Release date, cast, how to watch and episode 1 summary

Six Four ITV - Release date, cast, how to watch and summary

BBC Question Time tonight

Who is on BBC Question Time’s panel tonight?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt addressed the House of Commons with his Spring Budget 2023 on Wednesday - Credit: Getty Images

Key announcements from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023

The red briefcase being held by chancellor Gordon Brown in 2007 (Photo: Getty)

Spring Budget 2023: what is in the iconic red box?

BBC Question Time host, Fiona Bruce.

Fiona Bruce to step back from role as ambassador for charity Refuge

Question Time host Fiona Bruce

Full list of panellists and location for tonight’s BBC Question Time

Eddie Izzard changes name to fulfil a dream she’s had for over 50 years - find out what to

Eddie Izzard changes name to fulfil lifelong dream

Rishi Sunak talks to local business leaders during a visit to a Coca-Cola factory in Lisburn, Northern Ireland yesterday (Picture: Liam McBurney/WPA pool/Getty Images)

New figures show 54% of people in the UK would vote to remain in EU

Former Speaker of the House, Betty Boothroyd. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Iconic former speaker of House of Commons Betty Boothroyd dies aged 93

BBC Question Time host, Fiona Bruce.

BBC Question Time tonight: who’s on the panel, including Anita Boateng

Gareth Arnold (left) and Jared O'Mara (right) have both been convicted of fraud relating to fraudulent invoices submitted to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority while O'Mara was the MP for Sheffield Hallam. The invoices requested reimbursement for services from the fictitious organisation: 'Confident about Autism South Yorkshire'

The moment cocaine-using ex-MP was dobbed in by his own staff

Sir David Attenborough (left) speaking to the presenter Chris Packham for Winterwatch. (Photo credit: BBC/PA Wire)

Sir David Attenborough said BBC was reason for working abroad

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has announced she will step down as leader of her country in February.

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern announces shock resignation

Boris Johnson to release a memoir about his time in Downing Street after reportedly £6 million deal.

Boris Johnson to release a memoir about his time in Downing Street

Chris Webb has launched a campaign to become the new Labour parliamentary candidate for Blackpool South

Prospective Blackpool South Labour candidate will 'put locals first' as MP

Westminster Accounts lets the public look into donations to MP’s and parliamentary groups.

Donations to MPs exposed in new Sky News Westminster Accounts tool