But Kruger’s reaction also overlooks an important point: that “joke” candidates belong to a long and consequential tradition in Britain. The template was set by David Sutch, who stood as Screaming ...

Veteran Labour Party politician Andy Burnham has become Britain's new prime minister He takes over from Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation last month.

For a few seismic days this summer, a scattering of towns and villages in the north of England will become the center of the political world. The Makerfield parliamentary by-election on June 18 is an ...

The center-left Labour Party led by Keir Starmer has had a steady and significant lead in opinion polls for months. An exit poll suggests the Labour Party is headed for a huge majority in Britain’s ...

Nigel Farage is the clear favourite, but Count Binface is attracting serious support in a by-election featuring a record 34 candidates, including an Australian software engineer and three "Loonies".

When Nigel Farage triggered a special election this week amid scrutiny over his finances, Britain's populist right-wing leader declared it a "people versus the establishment" election. A longtime ally ...

Candidates hoping to be elected to parliament in Britain have faced all manner of threats and abuse in a particularly hostile campaign, with some worried for their safety when out canvassing. When one ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Britain's outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and wife Victoria wave as they leave 10 Downing Street in London, Monday, July 20, ...