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An experienced campaigner, Farage has been the face of Euroscepticism in the UK for nearly three decades and led the Brexit Party. Laura Salafia

Nigel Farage: Britain's 'most divisive politician' is back

The longtime Eurosceptic is standing in July's general election for Reform UK—the new right-wing British party—which could bring some much-needed dynamism to the election campaign

Con Coughlin 16 June 2024
Britain's main opposition Labour Party leader, Keir Starmer, delivers a speech on energy policy in northwest Glasgow on May 31, 2024, ahead of the UK general election on July 4, 2024. ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP

Six key issues that could determine the UK election

Candidates' positions on the economy, NHS waiting lists, immigration, education, housing, and criminal justice reform could determine who wins, although Labour is the frontrunner by a healthy margin

Con Coughlin 03 June 2024
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UK local polls: Labour and Tories bleed support from their respective bases

Labour's support is down by eight points since last year because of its support for Israel's war on Gaza, and Conservative voters are increasingly switching to the right-wing Reform party

Con Coughlin 11 May 2024
With an election now looking likely at some point this year, how are the two candidates likely to approach 2024, and can anything stop what looks like Labour's inevitable victory? Majalla

Starmer and Sunak gear up for UK polls with Labour in the lead

With an election now looking likely at some point this year, how are the two candidates likely to approach 2024, and can anything stop what looks like Labour's inevitable victory?

Christopher Phillips 04 February 2024
Labour Party leader Starmer has taken a lot of heat for his refusal to call for a ceasefire in Israel's war on Gaza. Al Majalla explains how this issue could impact Britain's upcoming elections. AlMajalla/Agencies

Will Israel's war on Gaza impact the outcome of the upcoming UK elections?

Labour Party leader Starmer has taken a lot of heat for his refusal to call for a ceasefire in Israel's war on Gaza. Al Majalla explains how this issue could impact Britain's upcoming elections.

Con Coughlin 05 November 2023
A voter and a child arrive to a polling station in Hillingdon during a by-election in the northwest London constituency of Uxbridge and South Ruislip on July 20, 2023. AFPA

What does the rare spate of by-elections mean for the UK?

One might think that three by-elections were more than enough to give everyone a snapshot of the political situation in the country and a forecast of who would survive the political storm. Sadly, no.

Bryn Haworth 24 July 2023

Johnson Hopes to End Political Stalemate before Christmas

The next UK general election is only a month away, and all major parties across the country have kick-started their campaigns. In these extraordinary times, we have already witnessed extraordinary…

Ali El Shamy 08 November 2019
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With a complex election setup and the deep polarisation that has plagued Israel in recent years, expect prolonged political deadlock

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Russia-Africa summit: ambitions and challenges

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Amid competition for influence and resources, Russia knows that Africa is a market with potential. For African states, Russian companies are still of interest, but the value equation needs to change

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Lula defies Latin America’s pro-Trump wave

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Brazil's left-wing president won a historic fourth term in office

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Anne-Claire Legendre’s vision for the Institut du monde arabe

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As the institute approaches its 40th anniversary, its president outlines a new vision for cultural collaboration between the Arab world and Europe

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Once nurtured by Pakistan, the Taliban now works closely with Iran, much to the delight of Russia and China

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