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Voter ID: Government must increase options for young people
Today the Government will introduce a motion to allow Veterans cards to be used as identification to vote during elections prompting calls for them to expand options for young people as well.
From Clacton with love
With the Trump's re-ascension to the White House, Farage will likely be further empowered. How has their relationship evolved over time? How was Farage involved in the 2024 election and what does their relationship mean for the UK in the future?
Don’t rage against the Trump machine – capitalise on its weaknesses
There can’t be many in Labour celebrating Trump’s return to the White House but perversely, that Republican victory could be the making of Starmer’s premiership if he seeks out the opportunities that will arise.
Trump Wins: Deeper UK-EU ties have never been more important
A second Trump term will be marked by isolationism in trade and security, will harm efforts to address climate change and will empower the hard right at home and across Europe. Closer ties between the UK and the EU has never been more imperative.
Trump set to win: UK must deepen EU ties
Donald Trump has declared victory in the United States presidential election.
Leadership contest: Labour must act on Europe while Tories rebuild
Kemi Badenoch has won the Conservative leadership contest and will be the next party leader. 
What would a Trump or Harris presidency mean for trade?
With just days to go until the US Presidential Election, what would a Donald Trump or Kamala Harris administration mean for trade? While Trump has fought a campaign vowing to further expand tariffs, Harris has adopted a different, yet still relatively protectionist, approach, pledging to subsidise American industries to lower American reliance on imports.
Victory for pro-Russian party in "rigged election" in Georgia
For the second time in as many weeks, Russia has been accused of undermining the democratic process in a former Soviet nation. One week on from the dramatic, razor-thin victory for the pro-European movement in Moldova, over in Georgia the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party won the election, gaining 54% of the vote.
Moldova Votes to Join the European Union
The result of the referendum proved far closer than pollsters had predicted with Moldovan President Maia Sandu accusing “foreign forces” of attempting to “assault our country's freedom and democracy” following evidence of Russian interference earlier this month.