election2017
Theresa May Returns To The Campaign Trail With A Personal Attack On Corbyn's Leadership
The prime minister has tried to put her "weak and wobbly" moments behind her by shifting the debate back to Brexit.
Nicola Sturgeon Has Dropped Her Plan To Hold IndyRef2 By Spring 2019
The SNP manifesto has no mention of the first minster's previously stated plan to hold a referendum between autumn 2018 and spring 2019.
Jeremy Corbyn Forgot How Much Labour's Childcare Policy Would Cost
In a terse exchange on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, the Labour leader struggled to remember the cost of his pledge to fund free childcare for everyone.
Here's What We Learned From Theresa May And Jeremy Corbyn's "Battle For Number 10" Show
A rather weird debate in which Jeremy Paxman somehow managed to come third.
Two-Party Politics Is Making A Comeback In The UK. But Why?
Labour and the Conservatives have seen their combined vote share fall ever since the 1950s – but now that decades-long trend is in reverse.
Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Project Is Just Beginning, Whatever The Election Result, A Shadow Minister Says
"Whatever happens at the election isn’t the end of the Corbyn project, it’s only the beginning of the Corbyn project," said Ian Lavery.
Diane Abbott Says Her Views On The IRA, Like Her Hairstyle, Have Moved On
“It was 34 years ago, I had a rather splendid afro at the time, I don’t have the same hairstyle, and I don’t have the same views."
Doubts Over Policy, Questions On National Security, Worries About The Polls. Where Does The Tory Campaign Go From Here?
As the general election campaign fully resumes after the horrific events in Manchester, Theresa May hopes to move on from her manifesto wobble and Labour wants to maintain the momentum that has seen polls narrow.
Another Conservative Candidate Has Links To "Gay Cure" Organisations
Caroline Ansell received a donation from a "gay cure" charity and is a member of a group of churches accused of "healing" LGBT people – the same group attended by another Tory candidate.
An Independent In Bradford Is Telling Voters She's The Real Pro-Corbyn Candidate And Labour Is Furious
Former Respect party leader Salma Yaqoob is standing against Labour's Naz Shah in an acrimonious two-horse race.
Corbyn Says The "War On Terror" Has Made Manchester-Style Attacks More Likely
"We must be brave enough to admit the ‘war on terror’ is simply not working," the Labour leader will say on Friday.
UKIP Wants Immigrants To Pass Values Tests To Ensure They Believe In LGBT Rights
Paul Nuttall's party launched its manifesto in London on Thursday.
Rich Donors Have Been Giving A Lot More To The Tories Than Labour Since The Election Campaign Began
The party's fundraising machine pulled in £5.7 million in the first two weeks of the campaign, compared to Labour's £3 million, according to new Electoral Commission figures.
Theresa May Is Under Pressure To Review An Anti-Extremism Strategy That Has Alienated Many Muslims
The Conservatives have said they will give more money to the Prevent programme but critics argue it doesn't work, because it's toxic and can't be rescued.
The General Election Campaign Could Be Suspended Until The Weekend
The election has been paused while the country deals with the aftermath of the Manchester terror attack – and this could remain the case for most of the week.
Brexit Will Allow The UK To Invest In Asteroid Mining, Says UKIP Politician
"One thing UKIP can offer voters is a more diversified and creative discussion," he told BuzzFeed News.
Simon Danczuk Threatened To Pull Out Of A Hustings In Rochdale If BuzzFeed News Attended
The organiser of the event said his "hand had been forced" after Danczuk threatened to pull out, and asked BuzzFeed News not to attend. After facing a backlash he reversed the decision and said a journalist would be welcome at the event.
Theresa May Was Forced To Defend Her Social Care U-Turn During A Tough TV Interview
The prime minister was put under pressure to explain her "half-baked" policy following the last-minute announcement of a cap earlier in the day.
How The Tories' Decision To Buy Google Ads About The "Dementia Tax" Backfired
They've inadvertently legitimised the criticism against them.
The Tories' Public Support Is Falling As Labour Catches Up In The Polls
Theresa May's Conservatives have seen their lead halve in a week, following the launch of their manifesto.
People On Facebook Really Like Sharing Labour's Manifesto
Jeremy Corbyn's 128-page policy document is an unexpected viral hit, according to the BuzzFeed News Social Barometer.
This Is How The Scottish Conservatives Came Back From The Dead
An unlikely combination of Jeremy Corbyn, Ruth Davidson, and Nicola Sturgeon may have helped the Scottish Conservatives finally break free from the curse of the old joke that there are more pandas in Scotland than Tory MPs.
This Is Why Young People Say They Are Less Likely To Vote
"I personally believe young people don't know their worth and they don't know their impact – that's why they're unlikely to vote," one 22-year-old told BuzzFeed News.
Labour Peer Maurice Glasman Says His Party Will Lose Because "It Doesn't Believe What The People Believe"
Labour "can’t tell an enchanted story of our country and the Conservatives can", the founder of the Blue Labour pressure group told BuzzFeed News.
Revealed: This Tory Candidate Had Links To A "Gay Cure" Church
"They thought you had a demon in you," said a gay former member of the church. But parliamentary hopeful Kristy Adams refused to answer questions from BuzzFeed News when approached about her involvement in the church.
Two Labour Shadow Ministers Clashed Over Trident Renewal Policy
The shadow foreign secretary, Emily Thornberry, said she couldn't guarantee the UK's nuclear deterrent would be protected under a Labour government, only for the shadow defence secretary to contradict her hours later.
14 General Election Stories You Need To Read This Weekend
BuzzFeed News has reporters all over the country, telling the story of the election campaign taking place IRL and online. Here are some of the best stories we published this week.
Jeremy Corbyn's Election Leaflets Show How He Has Campaigned On The Same Issues Since 1983
An archive of Jeremy Corbyn's old election leaflets, provided to BuzzFeed News by the University of Bristol, reveals how the Labour leader is fighting the 2017 general election on the same issues he cared about in 1983.
Here's Why This Election Is The Final Straw In Putting People Off Politics
BuzzFeed News travelled around Britain and found scores of people too disillusioned by this election to vote.
How Theresa May's "Presidential" Election Campaign Has Sidelined Some Of The Tories' Biggest Names
There's no team in "Theresa May's team".
Can You Guess Which Party Came Up With Which Election Promise?
Find out how much you've been paying attention this election campaign.
"The Last Leg" Presenter Adam Hills Says You're An Idiot If You March But Don't Vote
"Someone needs to fight back against the cuts. And if the government get a bigger majority then there’s not going to be anyone to [do it]."
Theresa May Wants To Regulate The Internet
The Conservative manifesto sets out a distinct vision for the future of the internet in which an anarchic world run by private companies is supplemented by substantial government intervention.
Theresa May Is Leaving Thatcherism Behind To Win The British Political Centre Ground
“There is no Mayism,” the prime minister insisted, but the Conservative manifesto sets out a distinct political vision.
These People Took Uber And Deliveroo To Court – Here's What They Think Of The Tory Manifesto
"The Tory government has systematically deprived people of rights year after year – and now they’re going to claim to be the party of the working class? I don't think so, mate."
Theresa May Officially Confirms The Conservatives Could Bring Back Fox Hunting
A free vote on bringing back fox hunting will be held if the Tories win the election.
The Tories Are Promising To Do Everything Possible To Reduce Immigration
Theresa May's manifesto includes a commitment to make it harder for almost anyone to come to the UK.
Sky News Claims The Tories Are Trying To Restrict Its Election Coverage
The broadcaster has told BuzzFeed News it is being cut out of access to the prime minister's events as a result of its political coverage.
Simon Danczuk's Election Paperwork Says He Lives With His Ex-Wife, But She Says Otherwise
The former Labour MP is standing for parliament as an independent and insists he is still living at his registered address, despite his ex-wife telling BuzzFeed News the opposite.
9 More Deeply Dubious Graphs On 2017 Election Leaflets
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the data.
Here's Everything You Need To Know About The Grime Scene's Love For Jeremy Corbyn
And the feeling is mutual. “Jeremy is grateful to have the support of so many grime artists and for all that they have done to encourage young people to register to vote,” his spokesperson said.
Here's What The Lib Dems Are Promising In Their Manifesto
The party says it will reinstate welfare support in line with inflation, welcome 50,000 displaced Syrians to Britain, and hold a second EU referendum.
Theresa May Was Asked If She'd Fire Philip Hammond After The Election And Frankly It Was A Bit Awkward
Rumours of a split between the chancellor and the top official in Downing Street overshadowed the Conservatives' response to the Labour manifesto.
25 Refreshingly Funny Election Tweets For The Many, Not The Few
Warning: may result in strong and stable laughter.
Jeremy Corbyn Isn't Visiting Labour's Most Vulnerable Seats
A BuzzFeed News analysis has found that the Labour leader has visited none of the 40 seats the party is most at risk of losing, and just two of the 100 most vulnerable.
Labour's Biggest Financial Backer Expects Labour Will Lose The Election
Len McCluskey, the general secretary of the Unite trade union and a key ally of Jeremy Corbyn, said the election is lost, and a "successful campaign" would see the party lose only around 30 seats in next month's vote.
Labour's Watered-Down Abortion Pledge Could Actually Be Bad News For Northern Ireland
An update to the pledge to legislate to legalise abortion in Northern Ireland in a leaked draft version of Labour's manifesto suggests the party would be unable to change abortion law in the country.
Jeremy Corbyn Rowed Back On His Pledge To End The Freeze On Benefits
First you see it, then you don't.
Labour Wants To Make "Fat Cat" Companies Pay More Tax For Paying CEOs Huge Salaries
The party also wants to renationalise the water and sewage systems, sold off under Thatcher in 1989.
No, More People Under 25 Voting Won't Swing The Election Result
TL;DR: You'd need more young people than are actually alive right now to vote in order to force a Labour win.
Vince Cable Says It's "Too Late" For A Progressive Alliance – On The Night He's Meant To Be Launching It
"Labour’s not willing to play ball, and we frankly don’t feel like working with them under their current regime," Cable told BuzzFeed News.
Jeremy Corbyn Slid Into The Comments Of Theresa May's Facebook Live Event To Challenge Her To A Debate
But the prime minister insisted voters don't want to hear politicians "have a go at each other" in a head-to-head debate.
Theresa May Met A Woman On The Campaign Trail Who Accused Her Of Letting "The Fat Cats Keep The Money"
The prime minister was campaigning in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, when a woman with learning disabilities challenged her on welfare reforms.
Millions Of Renters Risk Losing Out On Right To Vote, Campaign Groups Warn
As many as 3.4 million people renting privately, including many students and young people, risk losing out on their right to vote, according to pressure groups.
The Lib Dems Want To Replace Labour – But Can They Even Win Back Their Old Supporters?
BuzzFeed News went to Cornwall to speak to Tim Farron about his mission to take back control of the party's former heartlands.
The Majority Of Tory MPs Will Still Be White And Male After The General Election
There will be only a handful of new non-white MPs entering the House of Commons if the party wins a landslide next month, according to an analysis by BuzzFeed News.
Stories About Young People Registering To Vote For Jeremy Corbyn Are Dominating Facebook
The latest edition of the BuzzFeed News Social Barometer shows that hope for increased turnout among young voters is dominating social media.
A Person Called "Lord Buckethead" Is Standing Against Theresa May
The prime minister has a new opponent at the general election. It's a person with a bucket for a head called Lord Buckethead.
Somali Tories Are Furious They Were Accused Of Being Paid To Campaign For Theresa May
A police complaint has been made after claims appeared online that Somalis are being paid to campaign for the Conservative party.
Black Men Say The Labour Party Excluded Them From Standing As MPs
Exclusive: In a formal letter of complaint, Labour activists and councillors have asked why the party has not selected any additional black male candidates in the upcoming snap election.
18 Stories About The General Election You Should Read This Weekend
BuzzFeed News has reporters all over the country, telling the story of the election campaign taking place IRL and online. Here are some of the best stories we published this week.
This Is Why The Experts Say You Should Trust The Polls
(And they're probably right.)
Here's All The Misinformation Spreading About The General Election So Far
Including a woman flicking a V-sign at Jeremy Corbyn, a price cap on Freddos, and a whole bunch of dodgy charts.
29 Dank Jeremy Corbyn Memes That Will Make You Go "What?"
The Corbynator.
UKIP Might Just Have Handed The Conservatives These 29 Seats In The General Election
UKIP is not standing a candidate in at least 29 key marginals where the party's vote share could be enough to swing the seat to the Conservatives.
The Liberal Democrats Will Pledge To Completely Legalise Cannabis
Exclusive: The party has told BuzzFeed News its manifesto will include a commitment to having a fully regulated UK cannabis market, including sale and production, which could raise up to £1 billion in extra taxes.
The Green Party's New Political Broadcast Is A Fake 1970s Board Game
The party gave BuzzFeed News an advance look at its new party political broadcast.
Here's What Some Young People Think About Labour's Pledge To Scrap Tuition Fees
"Vote for Labour? No chance. If I paid for uni so will you."
A Group Of Muslims Are Crowdfunding To Support MPs Who Will Back Issues They Care About
The leader of Muslims for Change said the campaign is "not asking for favours, it's asking for fairness".
Labour Wants To Scrap Tuition Fees, Renationalise The Railways, And Give More Cash To The NHS
Labour's draft manifesto has been leaked to the media, revealing the most left-wing policy platform in a generation.
The Tories Are Buying Adverts To Convince People Jeremy Corbyn Could Still Win The Election
Worried about turnout, Theresa May's campaign is trying to rally support by talking up the Labour leader's chances of winning.
Theresa May Says She's Going To Tour The Country On An Election Battlebus
"And from time to time we might even have some journalists on it," the prime minister said in response to a question from BuzzFeed News.
Tory Candidates Won't Be Charged With Criminal Offences Over Election Expenses
The news follows a long-running investigation into spending at the 2015 general election.
The "Mayllennials" Are Young Women Who Love Theresa May And It's The Most Unlikely Fandom Of 2017
Not all of them agree with her policies, but they're sharing memes about her regardless.
No, A Man Did Not Hold A Sign Saying "She's Lying To You" Behind Theresa May
But some people believe the video is real.
Theresa And Philip May Appeared On "The One Show" And It Was Rather Weird
Alex Jones: “Now one European institution I’m sure the Mays are firmly behind is Eurovision. Now we’re not leaving that behind, are we?” Theresa May: "No."
Labour Party Members Are Warning Of "Another Falkirk" After A Union Candidate Was Imposed In Walton
Labour members have threatened to resign after Dan Carden, an aide to Unite boss Len McCluskey, was imposed in the safe seat of Liverpool Walton.
BuzzFeed News Has Been Denied Access To Campaign Events After Our Interview With The Labour Leader
Corbyn also claimed to BBC News that he had not told BuzzFeed News he would stay on as leader even if he lost the election. But a recording of the interview proves otherwise.
27 Strong And Stable Election Tweets Guaranteed To Make You Laugh
Tweets for the many, not the few.
Ken Loach Is Making A Film About Jeremy Corbyn
BuzzFeed News has learned that the award-winning director is making a film about the Labour leader with a view to it becoming a party election broadcast.
How TV Broadcasters Are Scrambling To Cover The Snap General Election
How do you plan for an election in weeks when it normally takes more than a year? Senior figures from Sky, ITV, and the BBC tell BuzzFeed News how they're making the best of a tricky situation.
Jeremy Corbyn Says He Won't Quit Even If He Loses The General Election
Exclusive: Speaking to BuzzFeed News in Tory-held Leamington Spa, an upbeat Corbyn said he would continue as Labour leader no matter what happens on 8 June.
The Conservatives Are Paying To Push Theresa May Into Your Instagram Feed
At the last general election it was all about the Conservatives spending big on Facebook adverts. This time around BuzzFeed News has learned the party is paying to get on to your Instagram.
Jeremy Hunt Says The EU Could Be Trying To Sway The General Election In Jeremy Corbyn's Favour
Asked whether the Conservatives think damaging leaks were an attempt to deliberately undermine them in the eyes of voters, the health secretary told the BBC: "That's the presumption."
This Town Has Been Labour Since 1919. It's About To Switch To The Tories Over Brexit
BuzzFeed News went to the Labour heartland of Newcastle-under-Lyme to witness a seismic change in British politics.
Introducing The BuzzFeed Social Barometer
Throughout the general election campaign, we'll be tracking the most viral stories being shared online about the election – and looking into what it tells us about how we get our news now.
People On Facebook Only Want To Share Pro-Corbyn, Anti-Tory News Stories
Labour is struggling in the polls and suffered big losses in the local elections – but that's not what you'd think if you spent much time on Facebook, according to the BuzzFeed News Social Barometer.
We Spoke To Lib Dem Voters Who Are Switching To The Tories Because Of Brexit
The Liberal Democrats are fighting the general election as the most pro-EU party. But where does that leave them in target seats where most people voted for Brexit?
How A Small Group Of Pro-Corbyn Websites Built Enormous Audiences On Facebook
They've been mocked, ignored, and dismissed as conspiracy mongers – but a small group of hyperpartisan British media outlets have quietly built enormous audiences on Facebook in the space of just two years with relentlessly pro-Corbyn coverage. But how will the British alt-left media cope with the election?
Robotic. Repetitive. Ruthless. We Saw First-Hand How Theresa May’s Campaign Is Going Exactly To Plan
Strong. Stable. Robotic. Repetitive. Ruthlessly efficient. Following Theresa May on the campaign trail hasn’t been illuminating. But get used to it – it’s working.
The Liberal Democrats Would Increase Taxes To Fund The NHS
Tim Farron's party is pledging to increase all rates of income tax by 1p in order to pay for the health service.
Jeremy Corbyn Held A Rally In Manchester, And Andy Burnham Didn't Show Up
The Labour leader apparently wanted to celebrate Burnham's decisive mayoral election victory – but the new Manchester mayor was conspicuously absent from the event.
Conservative Andy Street Has Just Become The First Mayor Of The West Midlands
The former John Lewis managing director beat his Labour rival by fewer than 4,000 votes out of more than 500,000.
Here's What The Local Election Results Might Tell Us About The General Election
TL;DR: Today is a good day to be a Conservative, and not such a great day to be anyone else.
UKIP Facing Wipeout As Voters Switch To The Conservatives
The Conservatives have had a good night in local elections, taking out UKIP and some Labour seats in the process.
How The Conservatives Are Using Local Adverts To Get Around Election Spending Rules
This is what newspaper advertising tells us about Conservative campaign tactics – and which constituencies they're targeting.
Jeremy Corbyn Has Ditched Newspaper Journalists On The Campaign Trail
If you're up against a hostile print media, why not just leave them behind and take heavily regulated TV crews instead?
People Love How Ed Miliband's Twitter Sassiness Is Off The Charts Right Now
"Where was shady, sassy bitch Ed when we needed you?!"
Theresa May Has Accused The EU Of Trying To Interfere In The General Election
"Threats against Britain have been issued by European politicians, and officials," the PM said. "All of these acts have been deliberately timed."
A Labour Candidate Trolled Her Tory Opponent After He Suggested Working-Class People Can't Enjoy Costa Coffee
"He's a typical Tory – smiling on the doorstep and a snob behind people's backs."
