Do MPs trigger by-elections when they defect? A clear guide to UK by-election rules, party switching and voter representation.
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Trump fuels term-limit fears with “fourth term” Truth Social post
Trump has thrown another grenade into US politics by floating a “fourth term”
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‘How dare he’: Thornberry blasts Trump over Afghanistan front line remark
Labour MP Emily Thornberry has hit out at Trump in a fiery exchange over Afghanistan, arguing allies didn’t “stay back”.
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Petition for automatic by-elections when MPs defect tops 100,000 signatures
Here’s what the rules are now - and what could change.
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Trump unveils glossy “New Gaza” vision at Davos as allies keep their distance
Trump’s Davos moment sells a “New Gaza” future, but European allies refuse to join his peace board.
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Police shake-up plan targets 43-force model as ministers promise more neighbourhood policing
The government says shared services and new local policing units can boost frontline delivery.
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Elon Musk mocks Trump’s “Board of Peace” with Greenland land-grab pun at Davos
The entire summit has been overshadowed by Trump’s determination to take “control” over the semiautonomous Danish territory of Greenland, which…
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Suspended Labour MP Andrew Gwynne set to step down, triggering Greater Manchester by-election
Andrew Gwynne's constituency has been touted as a potential seat for Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, who could challenge Sir Keir…
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Total surrender? Trump drops Greenland tariff threat after NATO talks – and critics say he’s gained nothing
US political commentator Ron Filipkowski said the announcement was “Trump surrendering.”
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Nato chief Mark Rutte rebukes Trump over claim Europe would not defend US
Rutte insists allies would back the US in a crisis and points to Afghanistan to prove it.
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