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Theresa May resurrects European Convention on Human Rights pledge for 2020 election
Prime minister had dropped her call to withdraw the UK from the treaty during the Tory leadership contest.
Malaysia: Prime Minister Najib Razak says will not be cowed by street protests into stepping down
A massive street protest is scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur on 19 November.
The Tories are beatable, but the left will be undone by its attitude to foreign policy
If Corbynistas are so wrong about world events, the public will ask how they can be trusted to run things here.
Jeremy Corbyn admits Labour have 'mountain to climb' to beat Conservatives
Left-wing leader also urged party to 'end the trench warfare' and prepare for a general election.
Ukip unveils Army veteran Kenrick 'Dickie' Bird as Witney by-election candidate
Party tells IBTimes UK it cleared Bird of homophobia allegations after an investigation.
Liberal Democrats insist party's Brexit referendum plan differs from Owen Smith's
Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron will launch his party's policies around Brexit today.
Jeremy Corbyn borrows from Bernie Sanders in 'digital technology' manifesto
Labour leader says he will use canvassing apps like Sanders to drum-up mass support at the next election.
The Simpsons makes fun of Donald Trump and his canine hairpiece in hilarious new skit
Hillary Clinton also features in the short clip of the US presidential candidates.
The negative reaction to Theresa May will stick until she holds a general election
People are more resigned to her being PM than happy about it.
David Cameron should have stayed - Theresa May isn't up to the job
She is the nastiest of anti-migrant Tories - I fear we will see an even tougher May now.
Labour and Lib Dems want snap general election as Theresa May 'coronation' looms
But the sole Tory leadership candidate and Home Secretary has ruled out an election until 2020.
UK should have 2nd referendum on terms of EU exit says Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt
Health Secretary commented that Article 50 should not be invoked straight away.
Tooting by-election: Meet Dan Watkins – the One-Nation businessman leading Tory fight-back in London
IBTimes UK joins the Conservative hopeful on the campaign trail ahead of 16 June vote.
Spaniards could lose their siestas as Rajoy bids for shorter workdays
Acting PM is reviving a three-year-old proposal to cut lunch breaks and end office hours by 6pm.
Shy Tories not to blame for failures of pre-general election opinion polls that misled UK
In-depth inquiry into inaccurate pre-election surveys fingers unrepresentative samples.
Secret Labour report into 2015 election loss reveals 'deep and powerful' negatives for the party
Deborah Mattinson, among other things, recommends Labour 'atone for its past'.
Labour general election review claims British media wanted to 'destroy' Ed Miliband
Margaret Beckett says former Labour leader faced 'exceptionally vitriolic' attacks from the press.
Labour Party's internal report into 2015 General Election loss finds 'policies were not too left-wing'
Margaret Beckett's conclusion will be a boost to current Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.
British National Party declared dead after Electoral Commission strips far-right group's status
Far-right group removed from the watchdog's register for failing to register its details.
Jeremy Corbyn: Highlights of Labour leader's first 100 days in charge
Left-winger has had his ups and downs, but he's still standing and eyeing up the 2020 election.
Oldham West by-election: Can Labour face down the threat of Ukip?
IBTimes UK visited the Greater Manchester seat ahead of the 3 December vote.
Labour leadership: Thousands of members just want anyone to replace Jeremy Corbyn
But Labour 'selectorate' think the 66-year-old is doing 'well' as Labour leader, YouGov says.
Majority of British MPs oppose George Osborne's tax credit cuts, says Tory backbench MP
Stephen McPartland says the majority of Tories oppose 'extreme' tax credit cuts.
Top Jeremy Corbyn aide Andrew Fisher suspended by Labour amid Class War controversy
The policy chief urged Croydon South constituents to vote against Labour at the general election.
Tories hope 'constitutional crisis' threat will stop Lords from blocking tax credit cuts
Peers will vote on George Osborne's plan to slash the welfare payments on 26 October.
George Osborne unveils 'granny leave' plan after Labour pushed for policy in women's manifesto
Conservative chancellor says the move will help families across the UK and boost the economy.
Labour: John McDonnell declares tax war on Amazon and Google in 'fair share' warning
Shadow chancellor said a Labour government would 'aggressively' balance the books in power.
Ukip conference: A Nigel Farage tattoo, election woes and God Save The Queen
Eurosceptics have decended on Doncaster to shake off their election hangovers ahead of the EU vote.
Deborah Doane: House of Lords – it's not the size that matters.
With 45 new peers being appointed to the House of Lords, bringing their number to 826, is it time to cut back?
Labour leadership elections: David Blunkett latest party grandee to attack Jeremy Corbyn
Former home secretary says he embraces radicalism but wants Labour to win the 2020 election.