As the UK's December 12 general election draws closer, it looks like Prime Minister Boris Johnson will get his Christmas wish of winning a majority in the House of Commons. 9News
The Conservatives will be looking for 326 out of 650 seats in the House of Commons in order to form government, and anything less will be seen as a disaster for the ruling party.The campaign began with one over-riding focus and question to voters: who could be best trusted to finally sort out the Brexit mess?Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage speaks to supporters at Barnby Memorial Hall
Scotland's First Minster Nicola Sturgeon MSP, poses as the SNP kick off their campaign with anti-Brexit sentiments Johnson has repeatedly denied any such plan, and a visit from US President Donald Trump a week out from election day quashed Labour's key attack line once and for all. Trump was warned against meddling in the campaign during his flying visit to attend NATO, but couldn't help endorsing the Prime MinisterTerror on the campaign trail
Meantime, the family of one of the victims, 25-year-old Jack Merritt, slammed Johnson for politicising the deaths. It was an emotionally charged weekend, with vigils for the victims, and heated political debate.
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