Tim Bale

Tim Bale is professor of politics at Queen Mary University of London and is a former lecturer in politics at Victoria University. Audio

The United Kingdom is staring at the possibility of another hung parliament. Audio

Tim Bale, professor of politics at Queen Mary University of London and the author of 'The Conservative Party from Thatcher to Cameron', reflects on the upcoming British election. Audio

This week UK Chancellor George Osbourne released his pre-election Budget package - promising a sharper squeeze on public spending and cutting welfare benefits by 12-billion pounds. Tim Bale is… Audio

Opponents of the European Union have made sweeping gains in elections to its parliament although the pro-integration groups still hold an overwhelming majority of seats. Audio

The fast-moving political events in Europe, which could decide the future of EU's efforts to stave off further economic strife and threats to the Eurozone. Audio

Dr Tim Bale, political scientist at University of Sussex; formerly Victoria University. Audio

The latest polls out of Britain show Conservative leader, David Cameron ahead of Labour and the Liberal Democrats, whose ratings have remained steady. Audio

In Britain the election has turned into a genuine three-way race, with the Liberal Democrats saying they won't support the sitting Labour party if it comes third in the popular vote. Audio