Arguments for electoral reform in the UK just got stronger with a low Labour vote delivering a massively disproportionate number of seats.
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Tactical voting is a unique feature of the UK’s first past the post voting system.
Britain’s centre left has been divided since the end of the first world war – now it is the centre right that has been split.
To help raise the cash needed to meet their commitments on the NHS and social care, the Liberal Democrats propose a new tax on banks.
Showing and celebrating that men care – and presenting positive public images of what men do for family – is vital to wider societal wellbeing and health
The Lib Dem manifesto addresses many of the key areas in social care that need reform. But it doesn’t say how the party would pay for them.
The Tories have 346 seats and could lose more than half of those. Labour is aiming for huge gains, the SNP is fighting for relevance – and the Lib Dems are hoping to become the third party again.
As they head to the polls on May 2, Londoners are concerned about policing, crime and personal safety.
Ed Davey is haunted by his party’s experiences in government with the Conservatives – but there’s a key difference this time around.
Not a knockout blow but important gains for the opposition.
There’s a lot to play for in the final big electoral test before the next national vote, especially in northern regions where Labour hopes to make a comeback.
Forming a pact with the Liberal Democrats would make electoral sense in England – but Keir Starmer does not see it as a risk worth taking.
Liz Truss has defeated Rishi Sunak to become the next prime minister – but her victory makes the Conservatives much more likely to lose the next election.
Economists discuss current political proposals designed to tackle the cost of living crisis.
The Liberal Democrats think they can take the seat from Boris Johnson’s Conservatives in the wake of partygate – and longstanding resentment towards the political class is fuelling their optimism.
What the huge upset means for the Conservatives, the Lib Dems and the country.
Ben & Jerry’s decision to no longer sell ice cream in the occupied territories comes as Israel continues to lose the support of a group of Americans who once were stalwart allies.
Recruiting 20,000 new police officers may sound like a massive boost, but the reality is that the Conservative’s proposal will simply replace the 20,600 police officers who have already been cut.
Economic forecasts are flawed but they should not be blindly dismissed as fake facts.
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