Labour is edging towards a hollow election victory – sowing the seeds for future disaster
Andy Beckett
Tracking right and backing a divisive war, Keir Starmer’s party resembles the Labour of 2005, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett
February 2019
I salute the new independent MPs – here is my advice to them
Martin Bell
As a former independent, I know the challenges involved. But the ‘gang of 11’ are also remainers’ last hope of salvation, says Martin Bell
December 2015
Lynton Crosby knighthood discredits honours system, say Labour MPs
Australian political strategist is reportedly set for place in New Year honours list after running Tories’ 2015 election campaign
May 2015
Where Labour went wrong – and what we must do to put it right
Chuka Umunna
Lynton Crosby: the man who really won the election for the Tories
March 2015
'Misunderestimated' Ed Miliband emerges stronger from first TV test
Labour leader’s performance will have boosted morale of party activists as they head out for biggest weekend of campaigning since election battle began
February 2013
Lord Rennard: low profile belied his influence on British politics
Starting in his home city of Liverpool, the feared campaigner masterminded a string of byelection victories and national gains
September 2010
Five jailed for attempted Bradford postal votes fraud
Court told men had attempted to get Tory candidate elected to marginal Bradford West seat in 2005 general election
May 2010
What the papers say
General election results in Guardian front pages, 1945-2005
Election days and newspapers have both been transformed over the past 65 years - but some things never seem to change. Here's a tour of how the Guardian reported the results in every general election since 1945
December 2009
Liven up the election with headline bingo
Rafael Behr
In the run-up to the election, Rafael Behr offers a preview of the political columns we are bound to read in the months ahead
October 2008
Watchdog clears Tories of breaking electoral law
Decision could open the way for rival parties to set up donor-funded commercial organisations
April 2006
£40m spree that bought groundhogs, gurus, makeup and Mr Spock outfits
The details of how Britain's three main political parties managed to spend nearly £40m to woo voters at the last general election is disclosed in full for the first time.
August 2005
Tories top pre-election donations list
July 2005
Pakistan 'helped to foil attack in UK'
Pakistan's interior minister said today that his country had provided information about a possible terrorist attack in Britain ahead of May's general election, resulting in some arrests.
June 2005
Tories increase majority in general election's final vote
