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British expat in Spain 'frustrated' as 15 year rule bars her from vote

60% of all British nationals resident in EU countries will be unable to vote in the UK's 2nd General Election in three years, which takes place on Thursday. They are barred from doing so because of a 2002 law which prevents people voting after 15 years.

United Kingdom

Liberal Democrats hope tactical voting will win them Conservative seat

"I honestly believe we can win this seat because there are so many Labour voters here that are saying to me, yes, I'm voting Liberal Democrat because I want to get that rotten conservative government out of Number 10," candidate Paula Ferguson told Euronews.

United Kingdom

UK election: What’s the state of play with a week to go?

The election campaign has been peppered with wild promises and accusations of deceit, lies and abuse. Can opposition parties overhaul Boris Johnson’s opinion poll lead?

United Kingdom

Former Labour MP urges voters to back Tories to 'stop Corbyn being PM'

A former Labour Party MP has urged voters to back the opposition Conservative Party in the upcoming general election in order to "stop Jeremy Corbyn from becoming prime minister".

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UK election: Britons living in EU countries 'denied democracy'

Brexit directly impacts Britons living on the continent – but many are barred from voting in the UK general election, while others fear their ballots won’t be counted.

United Kingdom

Senior politicians clash on security after London Bridge stabbing

Several UK politicians showed up on a debate stage on Friday night hours after a convicted terrorist killed two people in London.

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This cafe lets homeless use its address to vote in snap UK election

A cafe/bar in southwest England is helping the homeless to vote in the upcoming election by allowing them to use their address to register.

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UK's Labour Party puts Brexit on backburner in election manifesto

The left-wing Labour party, in contrast to the Conservatives, is de-emphasising Brexit and concentrating instead on domestic issues in its newly-released manifesto.

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Conservatives launch 'fake' manifesto website for rivals Labour

Britain's ruling Conservatives registered labourmanifesto.co.uk and used it to criticise their election rivals' proposed programme

United Kingdom

Corbyn and Johnson clash over Brexit in first TV debate

"We have a deal that's oven-ready," said Johnson as his Labour rival promised to "give the final say to the people."

World

What did we learn from first week of UK election campaign?

The first full week of the UK's General Election campaign proved to be an eventful one. There was a potentially game-changing development when Nigel Farage stood down hundreds of Brexit Party candidates in Conservative-held seats.

United Kingdom

UK election prompts surge in young voter registration

There has been a surge in registration among voters aged under 25 since Boris Johnson announced Britain would be holding a snap general election on December 12.

United Kingdom

Why tactical voting is the talk of the UK's upcoming general election

This election is very different from those that came before - because for many voters, it will be something of a second referendum on the Brexit issue.

Spain

Can Spain end political stalemate with fourth election in four years?

Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, leader of the Socialists, failed to put together a workable coalition following the last election, held only months ago in April of this year.

United Kingdom

How can British abroad vote in the general election?

The most important is making sure you are still registered to vote.

United Kingdom

Could a fourth Brexit extension could follow a General Election?

A European law expert from Cambridge University says a fourth Brexit extension could follow a UK election. Professor Kenneth Armstrong's comments to Euronews' Good Morning Europe came as an anticipated third extension to the process for the UK was being discussed by the European Union.

United Kingdom

Brexit: Why does Boris Johnson want a December election?

The prime minister wants the UK to go to the polls on December 12, if the EU agrees a Brexit delay until January.

United Kingdom

Johnson asks UK parliament for December election — but will it happen?

Johnson says a December 12 poll would give parliament time to scrutinize his Brexit bill, but opposition parties want 'no deal' off the table.

Canada

Canada: Trudeau's Liberals projected to form minority government

Canada: Trudeau's Liberals projected to form minority government

Mauritius

Mauritian PM dissolves parliament and calls November general election

The Indian Ocean island will hold a general election on November 7.