Parties gear up for 12 December election battle bbc.com

The PM urges Tories to "come together" as Labour's Jeremy Corbyn says the poll is a "once-in-generation" opportunity.
Political parties are readying themselves for a general election campaign after MPs voted for a 12 December poll.

The legislation approved by MPs on Tuesday will later begin its passage through the House of Lords, where it is not expected to be opposed.

Boris Johnson says he is ready to fight a "tough" general election.