The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

Keir Starmer, 61: 'No return to the single market in my lifetime'

Sir Keir Starmer has said he does not see the UK rejoining the European single market or customs union in his lifetime.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2024

Tactical voting can see off the Tories – that’s the message behind my paddleboarding and bungee jumping

My stunts have been great fun, but the stakes couldn’t be higher in this election. A handful of votes could make all the difference, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024

Keir Starmer claims he didn't know about Labour 'helping Tories' in Scotland

KEIR Starmer has said he has not seen a video of a Scottish Labour candidate who was caught on camera saying he helped the Tory campaign in 2019.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2024

Angela Rayner: Give us the chance to prove that politicians aren’t ‘all the same’

I’ve seen first-hand how a Labour government brings secure homes, decent work and strong community. But we need you at the ballot box, says Labour’s deputy leader, Angela Rayner

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024

Campaign catchup: 20 election season awards, and one really weird favourite food

In today’s newsletter: Campaigning is over, so we round up six weeks of terrible memes, tetchy politicians and downright dodgy graphs

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024

Election 2024: what happens on the big day – and at what time

After an eventful election campaign, voters across the UK are making their final decision. Polls have indicated for some time that the Conservatives, led by Rishi Sunak, are on course to lose to Labour and that Keir Starmer will become the first Labour prime minister in 14 years.

The Conversation · Jul 3, 2024

Sad dogs and fake TV broadcasts dominate political ads as parties launch last-minute election blitz

Data reveals surge in spending on political advertising across social media as voting day nears

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2024

The exit poll: what is it, how is it made and how did it become such an accurate prediction of election results?

The first big moment on election night in the UK, after polls close, happens at 10pm sharp. This is when the exit poll is released and the media commentary floodgates are reopened after a day of media silence, according to broadcasting rules.

The Conversation · Jul 3, 2024

The Sun newspaper backs Labour in blow to Rishi Sunak

The paper has previously backed the Tories since 2009

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2024

Starmer may be the son of a toolmaker, but he speaks for a very different class – and that’s a problem for Labour

There is a new ‘professional, managerial class’ running the party, and it has a complex relationship with the working class, says author Dan Evans

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024