Northern Ireland election draws to a close with the DUP’s Arlene Foster set to stay on as first minister May 7, 2016 The Northern Ireland Assembly election is drawing to a close, with nearly all of the seats filled. Votes started kicked off at 9am this morning, with Northern Ireland initially having gone to the polls two days ago. The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is set to hold onto its crown as the biggest party, with Arlene Foster staying on [...]
Sadiq Khan vows to make London better as he’s sworn in as mayor May 7, 2016 Sadiq Khan sworn vowed to make London better as he was sworn in as the new mayor of London at Southwark Cathedral. He stormed to victory yesterday with the biggest ever mandate from the electorate, ending eight years of Conservative control at City Hall. "I'm determined to lead the most transparent, engaged and accessible administration London [...]
Obama warns Trump “this is not a reality show” May 7, 2016 President Barack Obama has warned republican candidate Donald Trump that the top spot in the White House "is not a reality show". Asked about Trump at a media briefing, Obama urged the press and public to weigh past remarks by the outspoken candidate. "This is not a reality show. This is a contest for the presidency of [...]
Six key takes from the London Mayoral election 2016 May 7, 2016 Sadiq Khan stormed to victory in yesterday's London Mayoral election after a bitter campaign in which the Conservatives were accused of trying to smear him. In his acceptance speech, Khan said he was proud that Londoners had chosen hope over fear and unity over division. "I hope that we will never be offered such a [...]
London mayoral election 2016: Sadiq Khan wins City Hall for Labour as turnout surpasses 2008 high May 6, 2016 Sadiq Khan stormed to victory as London mayor this evening. With all 14 constituencies declared the mayoral election recorded the highest ever turnout at 45.6 per cent. The previous high was 2008, when turnout was 45.3 per cent. Khan's victoy makes him the third directly elected mayor of London. Goldsmith got off to a good start as the Conservatives secured an early [...]
Nigel Farage says Ukip has made a breakthrough in London as he admits Remain is ahead in EU referendum May 6, 2016 Ukip's leader Nigel Farage has said that his party has made an electoral breakthrough in London and that his party will now "prove itself". "It's a breakthrough in London, because people just do not associate us with local government in London, because we've not been here," he told City A.M. at City Hall. He added: [...]
London Assembly and mayoral election results mapped May 6, 2016 Sadiq Khan has triumphed in the race to become Mayor of London while Labour also dominated in the London Assembly elections. Around 3pm, Bexley & Bromley became the first of the London constituencies to announce and the Tories' Gareth Bacon won. That was followed by a win from Labour's Leonie Cooper in Merton and Wandsworth, with more wins for each [...]
Northern Ireland election results: The seats are starting to fill up… May 6, 2016 The seats are starting to be filled for the Northern Ireland assembly, with 12 of 108 being declared at time of writing. The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has so far secured four seats, but lost 2.8 per cent of the vote. Sinn Fein has also so far earned four seats, although it has lost 3.3 per cent of [...]
Here’s what David Cameron had to say about the SNP today May 6, 2016 It's nice to know that, as busy as politicians must be today, they still have time for a natter on the phone. One such natter this morning involved Prime Minister David Cameron and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. A Downing Street spokesperson said: The Prime Minister telephoned Nicola Sturgeon today, following the election results confirmed in Scotland [...]
Election 2016 results live: Pressure piles on Jeremy Corbyn as Labour loses seats in local elections May 6, 2016 Update: Jeremy Corbyn has praised his party for having "hung on" in the local elections, after suffering an embarrassing set of results across the country. But pressure is piling onto the Labour leader, with the party's rebel alliance suggesting a revolt could be imminent as at least one MP saying he has a year left to turn things around. [...]