Election

Pictured: Police Crime Commissioner Donna Jones

Mayoral candidate slams government over delayed Hampshire election

Gosport Borough Council group leaders

“Childish behaviour” criticised after councillors' social media spats

Row over who should chair board on £1.3bn devolution authority

Row over who should chair board on £1.3bn devolution authority

Locals from Havant went to the polls on Thursday in the local Borough and County elections.

Pictured - General Views

Photos by Alex Shute

Council bungle means some votes cast will not be counted

The Liberal Democrats and Green Party in discussions in Havant

'Two-horse race' between Reform and Green Party in Havant

Portsmouth Guildhall is a beautiful building at the heart of the city and it is a Portsmouth landmark which brings people together.
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Every candidate standing in Portsmouth’s local elections

Reform UK's Paul Carter celebrates victory in the Gosport Borough Council by-election for the Bridgemary ward

Reform reacts to crucial by-election win as Lib Dems lose control

Hampshire County Council leader Nick Adams-King

Council's clear message on May local election delays amid warning

The four candidates in the Gosport Bridgemary by-election, clockwise from top left, the Conservatives' Kath Jones, Labour's Claire Percival, the Lib Dems' Steve Marshall and Reform's Paul Carter

Meet the four people wanting your vote as by-election called

Chancellor Rachel Reeves (left) and local government minister Alison McGovern

Councils asked for opinions on postponing next year’s local elections

Fareham borough Conservative councillor Fred Birkett opposes mayoral elections being postponed

'Government is running scared': Latest on election delay controversy

Reform UK takes Paulsgrove seat after by-election landslide

Cllr Barry Dunning, right, and Guy Montrose, Reform UK's chairman for New Forest West, left

New map reveals every area of Hampshire where Reform UK is set to win

Portsmouth City Council Civic Offices in Guildhall SquarePicture: Allan Hutchings (150076-182)

Candidates confirmed for Paulsgrove by-election

Portsmouth City Council Civic Offices in Guildhall SquarePicture: Allan Hutchings (150076-182)

Polling day confirmed for Paulsgrove by-election on 23 October

White smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel where 133 cardinals are gathering on the second day of the conclave to elect a successor to late Pope Francis. Picture: AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino

New Pope chosen in conclave as white smoke appears at Sistine Chapel
After two days of voting, white smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney indicates a new leader of the Catholic Church has been elected by cardinals.
Paul Trainer

US President Donald Trump caused shockwaves on Monday night by suspending military aid shipments to Ukraine. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

How to watch US presidential election in the UK

A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures

Penny Mordaunt, former MP for Portsmouth North, has a new role promoting UK and USA relations after losing her seat in the last General Election.

Ex-MP Penny Mordaunt lands new job after election loss

A poll of 2,000 Brits found Michelle Obama, Bill Gates or Arnold Schwarzenegger would be the best next president of the United States

Brits reveal who they want as US president

Former home secretary Suella Braverman said she will not defect to Reform UK, unless she is forced to by the Tories.

Suella Braverman denies plans to defect to Reform UK

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria board a plane at Stansted Airport in Essex as they head to Washington DC to attend a Nato summit. The Labour government has been criticised over a lack of timescale for when the UK will increase its defence spending.

New PM slammed over lack of defence spending "clarity"

Pictured - Penny Mordaunt loses her seat as MP for Portsmouth North

Photos by Alex Shute

General Election live: Mordaunt loses Portsmouth seat to Labour

2024 Mayor for London candidate Count Binface continues his political rallies across the UK this September, promising to Make Earth Great Again (Credit: Provided)

Count Binface continues his to make earth great again this September

Pictured - Amanda Martin became MP for Portsmouth North

New Portsmouth North MP Amanda Martin says 'I will work for you'

Damian Hinds has retained his seat in East Hampshire, in a small bright spot for the Conservatives.

Tories hold East Hampshire after challenge - full list of results

Pictured - Portsmouth turns red as Stephen Morgan and Amanda Martin secure Portsmouth South and Portsmouth North. Photos by Alex Shute

Full list of Portsmouth results as city turns red for Labour
In a landmark election night, both Portsmouth constituencies have elected Labour MPs, reflecting the party’s sweeping gains across the country in a landslide victory.
Toby Paine

Live general election coverage and results in full from across the UK (Photo: Kim Mogg)

Farage wins with Starmer set to be next PM - election latest updates

Caroline Dinenage retaining her seat in Gosport.

Delighted Conservatives hold Gosport despite strong Labour challenge

Pictured - Signe Biddle, Conservative candidate for Portsmouth South

Photos by Alex Shute

Sullen Tories need to "re-evaluate" as seats hang in the balance

The scene at in Fareham ahead of the election count.

Former Tory leader bemoans national trend - Fareham exit poll reaction

The count has started at the Portsmouth Guidlhall to determine the Portsmouth North and South General Election results.

Pictured - Ballot Boxes are arriving

Photos by Alex Shute

Portsmouth residents "fed up" with Tories, candidate says

Ballot boxes have arrived at Havant for the General Election 2024 marking the start of the count.

Anticipation as ballot boxes arrive at Havant marking start of count

General election taking place at Gosport Leisure Centre on Thursday, July 4, 2024.Pictured is: Robbie Beech, Conservative candidate for the Gosport by-election in Grange and Alver Valley ward. Picture: Sarah Standing (040724-6488)

General Election: Conservative blames Brexit and Covid-19 for collapse

The polling stations are open

WATCH: General election - how easy is it to vote? What do I need?

General Election 2024’s 7 best campaign moments and gaffes.

General Election 2024 7 best campaign moments and gaffes

The country goes to the polls on July 4

How to vote in the 2024 general election: key information

A top teaching union has come up with a list of 10 post-election priorities that would help teachers and students most (Photo: NationalWorld/Getty Images)

Ten things teachers want from the next government

Actress Charlotte Riley plays with children at Warner Bros Studios at The WonderWorks, the first dedicated childcare facility at a UK film or TV studio (Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

When free childcare will be extended to 30 hours - and how to apply

Energy drinks could be banned for under-16s if Labour wins the general election - we get your views (Photo by BRANDON BELL/Getty/LTV)

‘My kids aren’t allowed energy drinks - but I oppose a ban'

(Photo: BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

How UK parties are approaching National Insurance ahead of election

Claire Mercer, founder of Smart Motorways Kill, launched a one-day exhibition at Rotherham Titans Rugby Club to highlight the support to bring back the hard shoulder.

Video: Widow launches new exhibition in plea to end smart motorways

Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt said Rishi Sunak not staying for a D-Day event was "completely wrong", as the fallout of his decision continues. The Portsmouth North candidate took part in a BBC Election Debate on June 7. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

"Completely wrong": Penny Mordaunt criticises Rishi Sunak's D-Day snub

The race has begun towards the General Election on July 4.

Watch: Latest odds on UK general election explained

Manchester City’s legal battle with the Premier League is threatening the £900m deal key to the futures of EFL clubs like Pompey.

How £900m deal critical to future of Pompey is under threat

Ex-prime minister David Cameron captured on Ring doorbell canvassing

Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox.

Watch: Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox

King to become patron of Royal British Legion

Mixed reactions following announcement from Buckingham Palace

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey falls into lake.

Watch: Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey falls into lake

Rishi Sunak scores election own goal with football gaffe.

Watch: Rishi Sunak scores election own goal with football gaffe

The current Portsmouth North MP Penny Mordaunt and Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan

MPs react as Prime Minister names the date for the election

King to become patron of Royal British Legion

Royal family postpones numerous engagements

Rishi Sunak has called a general election for July 4.

Breaking Breaking news as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirms general election

MP returns to Parliament following sepsis quadruple amputation.

Watch: MP returns to Parliament following sepsis quadruple amputation

Portsmouth elections 2024 at Portsmouth Guildhall on Thursday, May 2.

Picture: Sarah Standing (020524-1710)

Recap all the action from the local elections 2024

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