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55% of people expect Tories to lose seats in local elections, poll suggests

More than half the public expects the Conservatives to lose seats at the local elections on Thursday, a poll suggests. Some 55% of people told Ipsos UK that they thought the Tories would lose seats while just 9% thought the party would make gains. ...

01 May 2023 at 00:01

What is an exit poll and how accurate are they?

The exit poll for the General Election will be published shortly after polling stations close at 10pm on Thursday. Here is all you need to know about how and why they are conducted – and how accurate the results can be. – What is an exit poll? ...

04 Jul 2024 at 02:45

Now is not the time for a general election – Sunak

Rishi Sunak has said that now is not the time for a general election, as he prepares to present his vision for the country in his set-piece conference address on Wednesday. The Prime Minister embarked on a series of sit-down interviews in ...

03 Oct 2023 at 13:00

UK could see one of the longest post-war gaps between general elections

Rishi Sunak’s decision not to go to the polls on May 2 means the UK could see one of the longest periods between general elections since the Second World War. Under electoral law, the current Parliament has to be dissolved – in other ...

15 Mar 2024 at 14:44

More poll woes for Sunak with warning Tories face ‘extinction’

Labour is on course for a 262-seat majority, analysis by pollster Survation has suggested. The analysis and modelling based on more than 40,000 surveys indicates Labour is ahead in 456 seats, with the Tories in first place in just ...

15 Jun 2024 at 21:09

Fact check: It is unclear which party is second favourite among under 30s

A video on TikTok by a parliamentary candidate claims that Reform UK is “the most popular party with under 30s other than Labour”. Evaluation Major UK political polling agencies do not tend to include figures for 18 to ...

12 Jun 2024 at 14:49

Fact check: Polling body told members to be clear what parties they prompt for

In a speech on June 14, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said that a letter he sent to the British Polling Council prompted the organisation to write to pollsters to tell them to “prompt” for Reform. Mr Farage said: “As ...

19 Jun 2024 at 13:58

What should and should I not do on election day?

Millions of people across the UK will cast their votes in the General Election on Thursday, choosing MPs in 650 constituencies and contributing to a national result which will decide who is the prime minister. From ...

03 Jul 2024 at 13:04

What to expect in polling stations

Voters are heading to the polls on Thursday July 4. Here the PA news agency outlines everything you need to know about your trip to the polling station. – When can I go to a polling station? Polling stations will ...

04 Jul 2024 at 06:30

Fact check: Labour and SNP predicted to win most seats in Scotland nationally

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, on June 12, the Scottish National Party said: “Only the SNP can beat the Tories in Scotland. Voting for another party risks letting the Tories in through the back door.” An ...

14 Jun 2024 at 08:32

Dogs flock to polling stations with Star Wars outfits and photo ID

A poodle dressed as a Star Wars character and a golden retriever with her own photo ID have joined an election tradition as dogs gathered at polling stations across the UK on Thursday. The hashtag ...

04 May 2023 at 16:21

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From PR-STV to tallies - all the election terminology explained

Elections to county councils, city councils and city and county councils held in Ireland every 5 years. Every person over 18 years whose name is included in the electoral register is entitled to ...

06 Jun 2024 at 18:33

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