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Cities could be viewed as under-performing brands – ripe for a bit of focused investment and visible leadership from the new metro mayors.
The only way to break the emerging rightist hegemony.
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It will take bravery and vision, but a deal between opposition parties is the only sensible way to respond to a changed political landscape.
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They were way off in 2015 and for the forthcoming election in June it’s worth knowing why.
British Prime Minister Theresa May called on Tuesday for an early election.
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Wondering how the U.K. government can just decide to dissolve itself and call for a general election? As our expert explains, it’s not uncommon.
May does not need an election to deliver Brexit.
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Theresa May has read the economic runes – and called an election while she still confidently can.
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It’s the biggest financial penalty ever paid by a British political party. Here’s how the story unfolded.
Private polls.
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Passports for polling booths should not be a vote winner.
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The working-class son of a bus driver has been elected to one of the most important roles in UK politics.
In for the count.
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The picture hasn’t shifted much in local councils – but that will cause concern in Labour and sighs of relief among Conservatives.
A smattering of applause for Jeremy Corbyn.
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It could have been worse, it could have been better. So the party will simply continue to squabble with itself.
First minister Carwyn Jones casts his vote.
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All eyes were on the race for second place in the 2016 Welsh Assembly elections.
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Scotland and Wales are getting new parliaments, major cities are electing their mayors and there are over 2,700 local seats up for grabs.
U.S. President Barack Obama listens to British Prime Minister David Cameron.
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The decisive Conservative victory in the UK may deal a blow to the “special relationship” with the United States on issues of global defense and security.
As much of a surprise for those on the mainland.
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How did others in Europe cover the election and the surprising results?
London, the morning after the election.
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The British election has come and gone, and the results have confounded the expectations of most pollsters. Words such as “historic,” “extraordinary” and “political earthquake” have been used to describe…