UK Election

WATCH: Imran Khan Injured In Fall At Election Rally

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 08.05.2013 | UK

Former Pakistani cricketer turned politician, Imran Khan, has been 'badly' injured after falling off a lift carrying him up onto an election rally sta...

Who Would Want Fruit Cakes Running Their Council?

Kelly-Marie Blundell | Posted 29.04.2013 | UK Politics
Kelly-Marie Blundell

Let's get one thing straight. UKIP do not provide a credible alternative in local politics.

Babette's Feast With the Refugees at PDVSA: The Real Importance of Maduro's Victory in Venezuela

Asa Cusack | Posted 15.04.2013 | UK Politics
Asa Cusack

Chávez's success is as much about how the poor feel about their place in society as it is about improvements in their material conditions.

How Not to Be a University President

Curt Rice | Posted 19.03.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Curt Rice

Why are you doing what you're doing? What can you do that no one else can do? What gives you the greatest satisfaction? How can you have impact where you think it's important?

Is Israel About to Turn Sharp Right?

Robin Lustig | Posted 12.03.2013 | UK Politics
Robin Lustig

How would you feel if I told you that the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, will soon be the most moderate member of his own government? And that means his next Cabinet will be more right-wing too. Two-state solution? Forget it.

A Landslide For Apathy

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 16.11.2012 | UK Politics

Labour have described the the police and crime commissioner elections as having descended in to a shambles, with turnout was expected to be as low as ...

Party Politics: Election Fever Sweeps Sierra Leone and There Are Some Serious Matters to Debate

Charlie Habershon | Posted 07.01.2013 | UK Politics
Charlie Habershon

Sierra Leone is at a critical point in its development. Despite some progress, Sierra Leone's recovery remains fragile and the country ranks 180 of 187 on the UNDP development index with 77% of Sierra Leone's living in poverty and 62.79% living on less than $1.25 a day.

Marijuana legalisation: Sometimes Violations of International Law Are Cause for Celebration

Damon Barrett | Posted 07.01.2013 | UK Politics
Damon Barrett

Ending the war on drugs, moreover, will be a victory for international human rights law. It will be a victory for international law itself - for environmental law, anti-corruption agreements, international security, for the achievement of international development agreements and improved health - all of which have been damaged by decades of prohibition. Colorado and Washington have taken us one step closer. For that we should all celebrate.

Election Night at the Student Union

Sam Bradley | Posted 07.01.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Sam Bradley

Speaking to several students who turned up for the election night I found that most were not interested in the election because of the issues themselves, rather it was about the drama and the suspense of the event.

Obama's Win is More a Republican Defeat in a Divided Nation

Dan Ehrlich | Posted 06.01.2013 | UK Politics
Dan Ehrlich

2012-11-05-HP_World_Graphic_300x70.pngPresident Obama's re-election win wasn't an affirmation of his less than glorious first-term, but more a dislike of the alternative in a nation where choices in elected officials have become fewer and largely dependent on big money.

The US Election: Please Say It's Finally Over?!

Greg Jenner | Posted 06.01.2013 | UK Politics
Greg Jenner

2012-11-05-HP_World_Graphic_300x70.pngIn American politics, more so than ever, the size of your friends' wallets determines how much of an influence you can have over voters. If you want to be the Leader of the Free World, nothing comes for free.

'Redskins Rule' Predicts Romney Win (PICTURES)

The Huffington Post UK | Charlie Lindlar | Posted 06.11.2012 | UK Politics

The Washington Redskins lost to the Carolina Panthers 21-13 on Sunday night, thanks to two touchdowns from quarterback Cam Newton and one from running...

Is the First Lady the Last Woman to break the Gender Stereotype?

Rosslyn McNair | Posted 22.12.2012 | UK Politics
Rosslyn McNair

The American elections are the best opportunity to see how little gender stereotypes have changed in the US. Presidential wives are reduced to their lowest common denominators, notches on the bed post of femininity.

Who Benefits From a Lib Dem Collapse?

Robert Ford | Posted 15.12.2012 | UK Politics
Robert Ford

The collapse in the Lib Dem vote is therefore most likely to benefit the Labour party and make a Parliamentary majority for Cameron's Conservatives even more of a stretch, though Lib Dem defections alone would probably not deliver Labour a majority.

Shapps: We Still Want Fewer MPs

PA | Posted 14.10.2012 | UK Politics

The Tories have not given up hope of securing boundary changes that could boost their chances of victory in the next general election but have not off...

To Win Outright, Cameron Needs a Miracle

Peter Kellner | Posted 08.12.2012 | UK Politics
Peter Kellner

There may come a time when Cameron is a liability and needs replacing. Historically, the Tories have been good at regicide, as Edward Heath, Margaret Thatcher and Iain Duncan Smith discovered.

Should We Blame our Leaders or the System?

Jill Shaw Ruddock | Posted 19.09.2012 | UK Politics
Jill Shaw Ruddock

A latest poll just published revealed that the Conservatives have suffered a double digit loss of public support since the March budget announcement. Labour is now seen as the most competent of the three main parties for the first time since the coalition began.

Hague Hails 'Historic Moment For Egypt

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 24.08.2012 | UK

William Hague has hailed an historic moment for Egypt tonight after Mohammed Morsi was elected president. The Foreign Secretary congratulated the M...

Egypt's First President Announced

Huffington Post UK | Felicity Morse | Posted 24.06.2012 | UK

Mohammed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood party has been named as the first democratically elected president of Egypt. Huge cheers erupted and fire...

Women Voting Boris is London's Biggest Joke

Coco Khan | Posted 02.07.2012 | UK Politics
Coco Khan

Focusing on London policy, as a middle income earner, I myself would welcome an extra £1000 over four years saved if transport prices are lowered under Ken.

America, Forget Politics, Choose your President Based on Their Merchandise

Gareth Edmundson | Posted 18.04.2012 | UK Politics
Gareth Edmundson

The merits of Obamacare, how to fix the economy, taxing the super rich, cutting the deficit, balancing the budget. Let's face it does anyone really listen to what the candidates are saying on these issues anymore? The Republicans hate Obama but right now they hate each other too and without a front runner, all of the candidates and issues are just turning into one homogenous political advert of bitterness and hate.

Ken Livingstone: The Only Politician to Ever Give Change?

Mark Hillary | Posted 11.04.2012 | UK Politics
Mark Hillary

Ken might have a Marmite effect on many in the London electorate, but I've never heard of any politician giving change after an election so may the best man win in May - it's going to be a close one.

Cameron And Miliband Should Shun 'Disgraced' David Laws, Urges Labour MP

The Huffington Post UK | Ned Simons | Posted 13.02.2012 | UK Politics

David Cameron and Ed Miliband should refuse to meet David Laws, Nick Clegg's nominee to lead all-party talks on political party funding, a Labour MP h...

Westminster Council's Phoney Parking Policy Should be Paid for Personally by the Councillors and Officers Implementing it

Peter Martindale | Posted 03.02.2012 | UK Politics
Peter Martindale

Westminster City Council is stubbornly implementing charges for late evening, early night-time and Sunday parking in the West End, against the advice of residents, businesses, the entertainment industry, and churches.

Congo Holds Its Breath, the Media Does Not

Peter Blair | Posted 03.02.2012 | UK
Peter Blair

Regardless of the result in the DRC, placing all parties under the spotlight of the international media before the result may be one of the only ways the international community can help protect the ordinary Congolese people. It might also remind some news producers why they got into the business in the first place.