From red wall to King’s Speech, UK elections have a vocabulary all their own. Here’s what to know

LONDON (AP) — United Kingdom elections have a distinct vocabulary that draws on traditions of parliamentary democracy as well as modern political slogans and spin.

As voters go to the polls Thursday to elect a new government, The Associated Press deciphers some key words and phrases:

Battle bus

Luxury coaches rented by the main political parties to whisk politicians and journalists around the country for campaign visits during the five-week campaign. Labour has a red bus emblazoned...