Word News Online ballot -

Search Results for "ballot"

Greens slammed for 'astonishingly bad judgement' over bid to review UK terrorism laws

Green Party members could be asked to vote on whether to rewrite Britain’s terrorism laws.A motion tabled ahead of the party's autumn conference calls for a “full review of current legislation on...

Ryanair and WizzAir passengers sent August warning over UK airport strikes

Ryanair and WizzAir passengers have been sent a warning as their summer holidays may be ruined as Gatwick workers plan to strike.Chaos could erupt at London's busy airport as strike action has been...

Ed Miliband's first week as Foreign Secretary hit by civil servant strikes

The former net zero chief who was spurned for the post of Chancellor by Andy Burnham was appointed as boss of the Foreign Office instead.Now thousands of staff are due to be axed across the...

Italy's Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on electoral reform

Getty ImagesLaura Gozzi15 July 2026Italy's Giorgia Meloni coalition government has lost a crucial vote on an amendment to electoral reform - a significant setback ahead of next year's general...

Donald Trump claims China rigged election and 'vital information' hidden from public

US President Donald Trump has claimed China played a role in rigging the 2020 election, when he lost both the electoral college and popular vote to Joe Biden."This evidence shows that the election...

Italy's Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on electoral reform

Getty ImagesLaura Gozzi15 minutes agoItaly's Giorgia Meloni coalition government has lost a crucial vote on an amendment to electoral reform - a significant setback ahead of next year's general...

Ann Widdecombe 'murder' police 'treat left-wing extremism as leading avenue of inquiry'

Ann Widdecombe investigation police are probing whether the suspect held over her killing was motivated by left-wing extremism and planning further violence against other high-profile figures....

UAE condemns Iran's 'brazen' attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes

NurPhoto via Getty ImagesJaroslav Lukiv and Bernd Debusmann Jr, White House reporter13 July 2026Updated 17 minutes agoThe UAE accused Iran of a "brazen" attack on two tankers in the...

Exact number of Labour MPs who have backed Andy Burnham on day 1 of new leader nominations

Andy Burnham has been backed by 322 Labour MPs to be the next leader on the first day of nominations. The Makerfield MP is the only declared candidate in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer and is...

Nigel Farage fighting 'stitch up' and ' kangaroo court' in Clacton by-election

Nigel Farage is facing a by-election battle with Count Binface (Image: Getty)Nigel Farage called a shock by-election after concluding he was facing a “kangaroo court” and a “stitch-up”, an...

Chris Mason: It's far from certain whether by-election will strengthen Farage

PA MediaChris MasonPolitical editor26 minutes agoNigel Farage's decision to trigger a by-election in his seat of Clacton in Essex took a bizarre twist this morning, when a man who dresses up as a bin...

Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda after finance row

PA MediaChris MasonPolitical editor18 minutes agoNigel Farage has long had a capacity for political theatre – and here he goes again.Having tantalised Westminster with a teasing social media post...

DIY SOS star announced as Reform candidate for Manchester mayoral race

Former DIY SOS star Sian Astley, 55, has been announced as the Reform UK candidate vying to take over from Andy Burnham as mayor of Greater Manchester. The Labour MP recently returned to the House of...

Trump claims Iran will be 'huge new market' for one group

Donald Trump has declared that Iran represents a significant "new market" for American farmers, following months of financial strain for a considerable portion of his support base."We have a new...

Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM

EPAHarry Farley, Political correspondent and Harry Sekulich24 June 2026, 04:35 BSTUpdated 6 minutes agoThe BBC understands that if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister then he is...