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Ukip leader Paul Nuttall to contest Boston and Skegness seat in June's general election
The Ukip leader unsuccessfully contested the Stoke-on-Trent Central by-election in February.
William Watkinson Apr 29, 2017
UKIP MEP Gerard Batten calls Islam a 'death cult' leading to new Islamophobia accusations
On Monday (24 April) Ukip announced their 'integration agenda' that included a ban on full-face veils.
William Watkinson Apr 29, 2017
'Homosexuality is wrong': Isle of Wight schoolgirl ends career of Conservative MP Andrew Turner
Andrew Turner stands down following comments to student activist Esther Poucher.
Ian Silvera Apr 28, 2017
Ukip MEP Patrick O'Flynn: Even some Lib Dems back our burqa ban
"The idea that an integration agenda is far right is nonsense," Ukip spokesperson told reporters.
Ian Silvera Apr 28, 2017
Armando Iannucci warns young people - vote or your government will abuse you
The Thick of It creator has urged young people to register to vote in the general election.
Lydia Smith Apr 28, 2017
Anti-racism protesters ambush Ukip election campaign launch
Police called as demonstrators accuse party of trying to "whip up racism against Muslims".
Paul Wright Apr 28, 2017
Amnesty International UK will confront politicians over 'toxic language' during election campaign
Kate Allen, director of the human rights group, spoke to IBTimes UK about the issue.
Ian Silvera Apr 28, 2017
More than 500 school heads accuse May of decimating education system
Government is asking schools to cut £3bn from budgets by 2020.
Tareq Haddad Apr 28, 2017
Boris Johnson 'could be axed as foreign secretary after election'
Foreign secretary's allies confide they are 'worried' for his future.
Tareq Haddad Apr 28, 2017
Ukip leader Paul Nuttall finally reveals that he will stand in the general election
But Nuttall, who lost out to Labour in the Stoke Central by-election, has not announced where.
Ian Silvera Apr 27, 2017
If May wins by a landslide it's not about Brexit – she just lucked out with her opposition
A poll suggesting that some are now regretting voting Leave is scant comfort if she's heading for victory.
Alastair Campbell Apr 27, 2017
Conservative lead slashed by seven points in latest poll ahead of general election
It could be a tighter race than predicted...
Jordan Bhatt Apr 27, 2017
Boris Johnson calls Jeremy Corbyn a 'mutton-headed old mugwump'
Johnson warned Sun readers against regarding Corbyn as an 'essentially benign Islingtonian herbivore'.
IBT UK Contributor Apr 27, 2017
Tories look to oust high-profile Labour MPs in election
Tom Watson, Liz Kendall and Vernon Coaker are all in the Conservatives' sights.
Tareq Haddad Apr 27, 2017
Labour says it has built 50% more homes than the Conservatives
Labour says affordable house-building is at a 24-year low and homelessness has doubled.
Brendan Cole Apr 26, 2017
Tories deploy Boris Johnson for first time in election campaign to warn of 'world of threats'
Foreign secretary's speech at the Lord Mayor's Banquet came amid reports he has been sidelined.
Ian Silvera Apr 26, 2017
Now Jeremy Corbyn is 'running scared' of TV debates – unless Theresa May takes part
''Failure by both Corbyn and May to appear in the TV debates would be a dereliction of their duty.''
Ian Silvera Apr 26, 2017
Theresa May fails to guarantee state pension triple-lock in slogan-filled PMQs
'It's a 'yes' or a 'no' and the prime minister failed to answer,' SNP deputy leader Angus Robertson said.
Ian Silvera Apr 26, 2017
Gina Miller's tactical voting campaign against 'extreme Brexit' has £300,000 war chest
Remain figurehead ruled out running for parliament but backed candidates who support a final vote on Brexit.
Ian Silvera Apr 26, 2017
Labour hopes its plan to improve the lives of NHS staff will turn the polls around
Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth plans to scrap the 1% pay cap on NHS workers.
Ian Silvera Apr 26, 2017
Polling guru Matt Singh reveals why Labour are doing badly despite popular policies
Number Cruncher Politics founder spoke to IBTimes UK about Jeremy Corbyn's big issue.
Ian Silvera Apr 26, 2017
Tim Farron 'clarifies' view on gay sex, says it is not a sin
The Liberal Democrat leader has been labelled a 'disgrace' for failing to make his views clear.
Tareq Haddad Apr 26, 2017
Labour slams Tories on failed economic manifesto promises
The criticism comes after new figures revealed the deficit would not be repaid before 2020.
Tareq Haddad Apr 26, 2017
'I'm a voice of the people': Selfie queen Karen Danczuk bids to become Labour MP for Bury North
Celebrity and child abuse campaigner says she is a "new person" and now "quite camera shy".
Paul Wright Apr 25, 2017
Theresa May is trying to play down the Tories' double-digit poll lead over Labour
"Jeremy Corbyn himself has said that he was a 200/1 outsider for the Labour leadership in 2015."
Ian Silvera Apr 25, 2017
UK's powerful Treasury watchdog needs new chair as Andrew Tyrie quits parliament
Labour MP Wes Streeting described Tory as a 'true parliamentarian and public servant'.
Ian Silvera Apr 25, 2017
Corbyn had no Brexit policy for far too long – now Labour will pay the price
It's extraordinary that it has taken an election to finally get clarity on the biggest issue facing the UK.
Jane Merrick Apr 25, 2017
Ukip MEP James Carver resigns as party spokesman over 'misguided' burqa ban
Carver said his party's policy on face veils 'undermines my desire to represent all communities'.
Paul Wright Apr 25, 2017
Top pro-EU Tories quit Open Britain over group's plan to unseat Conservative MPs
'As long standing Conservative Party members and MPs it is untenable for us to play any further role.'
Ian Silvera Apr 25, 2017
Keir Starmer: Labour could pay EU's £50bn Brexit bill
Shadow Brexit Secretary also said free EU movement would have to end after the UK splits.
Ian Silvera Apr 25, 2017
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