NewsNewsUK General ElectionWho should I vote for and what are the parties promising?Explore the manifestos of the main parties in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and compare their policies on key issues with this interactive guide. Just nowPoliticsLIVERoyal Mail says 'no backlog' of postal votes as minister 'urgently' investigatesAs some voters complain of delays, the Royal Mail says "we have investigated and confirmed ballot packs are being delivered as soon as they arrive in our network".Parties hammer home key messages as polling day nearsDespite the rhetoric the Conservative campaign is undeniably crouched in a defensive posture.17 hrs agoPoliticsPostal voters without packs urged to contact councilsScotland's councils said anyone who had not received their postal votes should get in touch.20 hrs agoScotlandTory candidate was trustee of church that ‘endorsed’ conversion therapyA report finds St Thomas Philadelphia church in Sheffield had "supported" conversion therapy.10 hrs agoSouth YorkshireLib Dems dive head-first into final week of campaignSir Ed Davey bungee jumps in a bid to encourage voters to "take the plunge" and vote Lib Dem. 15 hrs agoPoliticsParties hammer home key messages as polling day nearsDespite the rhetoric the Conservative campaign is undeniably crouched in a defensive posture.17 hrs agoPoliticsWhich issues barely get a mention in party manifestos?BBC audiences have asked for more detail on issues such as fly-tipping, income tax thresholds and assisted dying8 hrs agoPoliticsI've not given up on winning, says Rishi SunakThe PM says he understands people's frustrations with him but warns of the "danger" of a Labour government.14 hrs agoPoliticsPostal voters without packs urged to contact councilsScotland's councils said anyone who had not received their postal votes should get in touch.20 hrs agoScotlandSNP would work with Labour to boost migration to ScotlandSNP leader John Swinney says a UK-wide approach will not address Scotland's skills shortages.2 days agoScotland PoliticsCleverly warns Labour will 'distort' political system Labour unveils a new message urging voters to avoid "waking up on July 5 to five more years" of Conservative government.20 hrs agoPoliticsPM insists UK better place to live now than in 2010The PM says Coivd and the Ukraine war made things "difficult" but the UK was "on the right track". 2 days agoPoliticsReform candidate defects to Tories over racism rowLiam Booth-Isherwood ditches his campaign citing "reports of racism" in the party. 2 days agoPoliticsSunday Times newspaper endorses Labour PartyThe paper says the Tories had 'forfeited the right to govern' and Britain needs a 'radical reset'.2 days agoPoliticsElection explainedElection poll tracker: How do the parties compare?How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.14 hrs agoUK PoliticsOur guide to the dos and don'ts of voting in personWho can I vote for in the general election?Find out which constituency you are in, who you can vote for and where you can vote using our postcode search.10 Jun 2024PoliticsFeatures and analysisScottish election claims fact-checkedBBC Verify examines claims on public spending, the NHS, oil and gas jobs and water quality.2 hrs agoScotland PoliticsHow does the UK's voting system affect smaller parties?How does the first-past-the-post system work, and what are its pros and cons?16 hrs agoPoliticsHas frantic election campaign actually grappled with massive issues UK faces?There's been drama galore over the past month - but have our politicians really addressed the crucial issues facing the country?3 days agoBBC InDepthHow to rewatch the BBC general election debatesThe party leaders have answered questions from the public and been interviewed on Panorama.22 hrs agoPoliticsCould Labour 'stop the boats'?Labour wouldn’t send asylum seekers to Rwanda, but can their alternative plan hope to stop the boats?2 days agoPoliticsLeader profilesWho is Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak?Rishi Sunak is the UK's first British-Indian to be prime minister, the first Hindu, and also the youngest occupant of No 10 in modern times, where he lives with his wife and two daughters. 3 Jun 2024PoliticsWho is Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer?The former lawyer hopes to lead his party to government at the general election on 4 July. 3 Jun 2024PoliticsWho is SNP leader John Swinney? The new first minister and SNP leader is hoping to hold off a challenge from Labour in Scotland. 5 Jun 2024Scotland PoliticsWho is Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey?The former energy secretary hopes to lead his party to a position of influence at the election. 5 Jun 2024PoliticsWho is Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth?All you need to know about Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru in Wales. 4 Jun 2024WalesWho are Green Party leaders Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay?5 Jun 2024PoliticsWho is Reform leader Nigel Farage?The long-time political campaigner hopes to win a seat in parliament at the eighth time of asking.4 Jun 2024PoliticsElection Essential newsletterSign up nowThe latest political analysis and big moments delivered straight to your inboxSee moreParty manifestosConservative manifesto: 12 key policies analysedBBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Conservative manifesto.12 Jun 2024BBC InDepthLabour manifesto 2024: 12 key policies analysedBBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Labour manifesto.13 Jun 2024BBC InDepthSNP manifesto: 11 key policies analysedBBC correspondents analyse key policies in the SNP manifesto.19 Jun 2024BBC InDepthLiberal Democrat manifesto: 11 key policies analysedBBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Lib Dem manifesto. 10 Jun 2024BBC InDepthReform UK election pledges: 11 key policies analysedBBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Reform UK manifesto.17 Jun 2024BBC InDepthPlaid Cymru manifesto: 11 key policies analysedBBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Plaid Cymru manifesto. 13 Jun 2024BBC InDepthGreen Party manifesto: 11 key policies analysed BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Green Party manifesto.12 Jun 2024BBC InDepthElection coverage on iPlayer and SoundsParties’ get-out-the-vote messagesAmol and Nick on the parties’ get-out-the-vote messages.19 hrs agoElectioncast: Getting The Message?!Plus, how to plan for election night13 hrs agoListen to live coverage of the election campaign on BBC SoundsBusting the political jargonStruggling with swings, puzzled by passing posts? The BBC's Leila Nathoo is here to help.18 Jun 2024Your voice, your vote'I'm going to have to pay for healthcare until my grave'People have contacted the BBC's Your Voice, Your Vote with suggestions on how to improve the NHS.4 days agoSomersetWhat are the parties saying about housing? - Your questionsOur cost of living correspondent answers your questions about housing and personal finance.20 Jun 2024Business'It's a vicious cycle why many young people don't vote'We have been asking young people in the South how they are feeling about the election.4 days agoEnglandShopkeepers urge action over 'spiralling' shopliftingShopkeepers say thefts occur daily and call on the next government to tackle the issue.2 days agoTyneYour Voice, Your Vote: Scrap VAT on bio fuelsSteve Inglis has said scrapping VAT on greener fuels would make them an affordable alternative.2 days agoCornwallLatest updatesJust nowWho should I vote for and what are the parties promising?Explore the manifestos of the main parties in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and compare their policies on key issues with this interactive guide. Just nowPolitics19 mins ago'Sex and gender policies will sway our vote'People contact the BBC to say political parties' stance on gender recognition will sway their vote.19 mins agoPolitics56 mins agoFarmers light bonfires to send election messageThe group says farming has not been given enough prominence during the general election campaign.56 mins agoWales1 hr agoYour Voice, Your Vote: Is growth important?Candidates in South Suffolk discuss economic growth and what they would do to improve things.1 hr ago1 hr agoParties call on public to get out and voteWith just two days until the general election politicians are pulling out all the stops.1 hr agoWales2 hrs agoAre voters in Conservative stronghold disillusioned?George Freeman is hoping to defend the seat he first won in 2010, but has fears things could be changing.2 hrs agoBusiness2 hrs agoHave Lancashire voters lost faith in politics?BBC Lancashire's political reporter Mike Stevens outlines the key issues affecting the county.2 hrs agoLancashire2 hrs agoNorthern Ireland constituency profile: Belfast EastBBC News NI profiles the constituency in which two NI party leaders will go head to head. 2 hrs agoNorthern Ireland Politics2 hrs agoRos Atkins: Why are there so many independent candidates?The BBC's analysis editor looks at what the number of independent candidates at the general election reveals about our political system.2 hrs ago
