Parties gear up for 12 December election battle

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.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said the snap poll was a "once-in-a-generation" opportunity to transform the country.

Writing in the Daily Mirror, he said: "We're launching the most ambitious and radical campaign for real change that...