General Election 2015

But the poll from Lord Ashcroft revealed the two parties were both on 32% ahead of May.

The new YouGov poll shows that 42% of Londoners back Ed Miliband's party.

The prime minister outlined the Conservative Party's tax policies ahead of the general election.

Poll reveals fewer than half of all Ukip supporters would be prepared to accept a Jewish PM.

Ukip, SNP and Plaid Cymru also set to feature in BBC and ITV leader debates.

Petition follows advice there is 'no realistic prospect' of publication before general election.

The Prime Minister is expected to announce more Conservative manifesto commitments.

The Labour leader is expected to make the general election manifesto commitment today.

The Centre for Cities calculates that for every 12 jobs created in the south, only one was created in the north.

Ukip's head sees funny side as comedian Al Murray stands in South Thanet... as soon as he can find it.

Labour leader Ed Miliband said the number of young people not registered to vote is a 'scandal'

George Osborne believes the UK's economy can become the largest by 2030.

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IBTimes UK looks at the top political stories and Westminster gossip of the week.

Oxford-educated comedian will stand in the hotly contested South Thanet seat.

Move comes after former Ukip candidate Kerry Smith was forced to quit as a contender.

The party leaders warned the prime minister he could be 'empty chaired' if he does not sign up.

The pollster peer says the results were 'unexpected' and warned of the margin of error.

The prime minister reportedly said the issue was a question of fairness.

Party blames technical issue rather than non-payment of bills for website outage.

Non-urgent patients advised to stay away due to exceptional demand

IBTimes UK takes at the look at some of the main themes from the Labour leader's Salford speech.

Cameron faces an uphill battle to persuade voters to stay in the EU if a referendum does take place.

George Osborne will claim that Labour's first year in office alone will total billions of pounds.

The Labour Party leader is expected to announce the pledge in Manchester later today.

However, Deloitte study shows companies are still stepping up investment in 2015.

It had been reported that Blair thought that the Labour party was too left.

Ukip has maintained support despite lots of scandals, but the 2015 general election is the real test.

The Ukip leader says the comments weren't malicious but Smith is not fit to be a PPC.

With voters deserting Labour for SNP in droves, can Murphy turn things around in time for next year's general election?