The Final Election Eve Interview : The Leader of the Welsh Conservative Party

Attached is our interview with SamGibs Lets start at the top. You have been in and out of Wales for a while now. What brought you back? "You're right that I've been in and out of Wales for a long time. I think one member

Election Eve Interview 2: The Leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party

Attached is our discussion with SoSaturnistic. So let’s start at the terms start. Immediately after nationalists and Labour receiving a higher vote share compared to the GE before last, critics alleged you engaged in a plan to lock the UUP out of government. Was this a good start to

Election Eve Interview 1: The Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats

On the night before the devolved elections, the Independent is releasing several interviews we conducted with the devolved leaders. Attached is our interview with Rhysdallen. Last time I interviewed you, it was as Welsh Tory leader. How'd you get from there to here? "It began on a

LeChevalierMal-Fait, Co-Author of Initial Draft of Drug Reform Bill, Withdraws Support

In the middle of the contentious commons debate over the topic of licensed and unlicensed substances and their role in British society, additional moves were being made behind the scenes. Mr. Fait contacted the Independent and discussed with us their concerns about the bill as written. One of their initial

Blurple slump as Phoenix & Solidarity make gains - constituency polls

Jay Winterbourne breaks down and analyses the latest constituency polls.

Where the Devolved Nations Stand: Scotland's Summary

m: this is content from my press persona, as will all subsequent devolved coverage. As Holyrood elections come upon the nation, proper analysis of the previous terms happenings and how the parties stand going into the election will serve as a vital tool for the public to inform themselves on

AustraliaSim

Liberals in shambles as MBOM leaves the Government

MBOM leaves the government, what happens next still unknown.

Event

MP's office graffitied by environmentalists

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AustraliaSim

General Election 18: Who is where and what to expect

What we expect for each electorate, and the election overall.

Canon

oneworld Airline Alliance CEO writes to PM Brain

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Canon

Vigils held outside Downing Street for ex-Prime Minister Yukub

the events team prove their worth

Polling

Independent Constituency Polling: Libertarians surge past election performance

The Conservatives and Labour should be incredibly alarmed at the latest constituency polls which show the Libertarian Party UK - junior partner in three governing coalitions - set to take pole position for the first time in their history. Once-safe Labour seats, such as those of former leaders WillShakespeare99'

Wrexham Cathedral Fire

Wrexham Cathedral roof collapses as community leaders react

The blaze destroyed the Cathedral's roof, though the extent of the damage is still unknown. Meanwhile, community members disagree over state funding for repairs

A Tale of 2 Governments, 2 Parties, and 2 Narratives: Offshore Drilling

A few days ago, the Independent received a copy of a private communique sent from the office of the First Minister of Scotland to Liberal Democrat headquarters. It read as follows. "The 2030 offshore drilling ban. There is joint support from Scot Gov and Westminster Gov to abandon that

Conservative Leadership Election

EXCLUSIVE: CheckMyBrain11 to be next Prime Minister as model-david concedes the Tory leadership

In another Independent Exclusive, Jay Winterbourne has more on the Conservative Party leadership election, after model-david concedes the race in favour of CheckMyBrain11.

Conservative Leadership Election

EXCLUSIVE: CheckMyBrain11 to be next Prime Minister as model-david concedes the Tory leadership

In another Independent Exclusive, Jay Winterbourne has more on the Conservative Party leadership election, after model-david concedes the race in favour of CheckMyBrain11.

Conservative Leadership Election

Exclusive: CheckMyBrain11 and Model-David to face off for Tory leadership in second round

Jay Winterbourne reports on the outcome of the first round of the Tory leadership contest.

BrexitGlory

Documents Obtained by the Independent Detail Splits Emerging in Government Over Post Brexit Trade Policy

Details emerge from members of the Privy Council regarding the CBTA

A Week In Politics: Protests, Police, and Pretentious Attitude

By Olivia Jones A lot can happen in a very short time in the political sphere. Parties can rise and fall, people can rise into favour or tumble into disrepute, and the unexpected can become the normal. I'm Olivia Jones, giving you the latest from this Week in

Home Secretary

Opinion: A Memorandum of Misunderstanding

By Olivia Jones Migrants are perhaps the most prevalent political scapegoat in the history of European civilisation. In the 30's Jewish migrants were "not humans, but animals". In the 70's we were being "rather swamped by people with a different culture". In

A Nuclear Future for Britain

The UK has long prided itself on leading the world in renewable energy growth and innovation. We have made bold goals towards cutting carbon emissions and our dependence on fossil fuels. So far, we have focused mainly on two sources of alternative sources of energy: offshore wind and solar power.

Polling

Independent Constituency Polling: 22 July 2020

Labour and the LPUK continue to inch towards the Conservatives in what is shaping up to be a three-way election showdown

Drugs

Calls grow for Government to ban hard drugs

A petition submitted for Parliament calls for hard drugs to be banned after legalisation in 2015

ARichTeaBiscuit

ARichTeaBiscuit: Government Action on Flooding Pledges is Needed

Despite pledges in the Queen's Speech that were well received by all parties, the government has fallen short on its promises to protect communities from floods, writes ARichTeaBiscuit

New Zealand

2 Days on and it's all Going Wrong

With Mana Hapori leaving the negotiation table, the outcome of the 12th election unknown.