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Electionsesh2019

From 9:30pm til 5am Novara Media stayed with you for the GE2019 election results.

GE2019: The Apocalypse Liberals Are at It Again, Promising to Destroy the World to Save the World

When politicians like Jo Swinson solemnly announce they would be willing to detonate nuclear weapons the mainstream interprets this as a sign of no-nonsense leadership, firmness of purpose and the ability to connect with the security concerns of Joe Ordinary - and overlooks the fact they could destroy all humanity.

GE2019: Myth-Busting the Student Vote: Will a December Election Mean Poor Turnout? Will This Affect Labour?

In theory, a polling day after the end of university term time could suppress the student vote, disadvantaging Corbyn. But now the campaign is underway, it looks like young people intend to turn out in force, with a record number having registered to vote. But polling suggests this might not be an automatic gain for Labour. Student Oliver Haynes reports.

GE2019: The Liberal Democrats Are Making a Tory Brexit Far More Likely

The legacy of Charlie Kennedy was a formidable party to the left of Labour on many issues. That of Nick Clegg was austerity for the country and organisational collapse. And Swinson? She’ll be happy enough if her party doubles in size while the Tories govern and Britain cuts a trade deal with Trump’s America, writes Aaron Bastani. As far as she is concerned it’s good for business - whatever the consequences.