Second Reform candidate quits, accusing party of ‘racism and misogyny’ Georgie David, who was Reform’s candidate for West Ham and Beckton, accuses party of failing to tackle problems The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024
‘Really desperate’: Starmer hits back at Tory attacks on his work hours Antisemitism tsar calls it ‘horribly dangerous’ to condemn someone for wanting family time on a Friday night The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024
When Sunak called an election, Labour was 22 points ahead. Has anything changed? While Labour’s lead has remained at over 20 points throughout campaign, both Conservatives and Labour have lost support to smaller parties over past six weeks The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024
What are the Conservatives really saying when they say ‘don’t surrender’ to the Labour party? Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives have gone from encouraging people not to vote for their opponents, to telling them “don’t surrender” to Labour. The Conservatives have said that a Labour vote would mean surrendering the economy, their pension and their children’s education, among others. The Conversation · Jul 2, 2024
During the election, the ‘official record’ is documenting UK history in real-time Imagine an ever-growing, detailed archive documenting every significant event and decision of the UK government. This is the UK official record, a diverse collection that now includes a significant digital footprint. The Conversation · Jul 2, 2024
See the key points in Alba's manifesto ahead of the General Election WITH just one full day of campaigning left before the General Election, candidates up and down the country will be looking to win over voters before… The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2024
A vote for Labour can turn tide against the far right, says Scottish leader On the campaign trail in Inverclyde, Anas Sarwar says there are just two days to ensure Scotland is at the heart of a Labour government The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024
OPINION - This election, why won't they let me vote none of the above? Believe it or not, after the parties have expended so much effort in this campaign, so many photo opportunities (did you like the PM better in the one with the avocado or the glass of whisky?) and in the case of Ed Davey, so much dignity, there are still lots… Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2024
‘I don’t feel like your vote counts’: little faith in politics among young people of Nottingham Labour is almost certain to retain Nottingham East but many plan to stay away or spoil their ballot The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024
‘This ain’t a culture war’: the UK women who feel politically homeless Many are frustrated at failures to tackle inequality, the climate and Labour’s struggle to define a woman The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024
Wes Streeting vows to clean up Tory 'vomit' after false claims about Keir Starmer's work ethic Angry riposte comes after health minister Maria Caulfield claimed the Labour leader intends to work a four-day week in No10 Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2024
Patrick Harvie speaks out as King and Queen visit Scotland for Holyrood Week THE royal family’s visit to Scotland this week is symbolic of huge inequality in the UK ahead of the General Election, the Scottish Greens… The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2024
Anas Sarwar refuses to back SNP campaign against Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross ANAS Sarwar has responded to calls for him to back the SNP campaign against outgoing Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross in an area… The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2024
Back SNP to oust Douglas Ross as Labour have no candidate, Anas Sarwar urged ANAS Sarwar has been asked to back the campaign to beat Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross in a constituency where Labour are not standing a… The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2024 Reform hopeful quits party as 'vast majority of candidates are racist bigots' A REFORM candidate has dropped out of the General Election campaign saying the “vast majority” of the party’s candidates are “racist,…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2024 Tory candidate Miriam Cates was trustee of church delivering gay 'exorcism' A TORY candidate was the trustee of a church which openly discussed and promoted the use of conversion therapy on gay members.
Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2024 London Reform candidate defects claiming party is 'racist, misogynistic, and bigoted' Georgie David, standing in West Ham and Beckton, said she was suspending her general election campaign in the east London seat
The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2024 Furious John Swinney hits out as Rishi Sunak 'dismisses' disenfranchised Scots JOHN Swinney has reacted with fury after Downing Street dismissed concerns about Scottish voters being “disenfranchised” due to problems with…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024 Here’s how bad it is for Sunak: I went to the most Tory seat in Britain – and the word on people’s lips was Reform On Canvey Island in Essex, I found hard-up, demoralised voters taking refuge in rightwing half-truths, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2024 John Swinney clashes with BBC's Kaye Adams over 'constant interruptions' JOHN Swinney hit out at BBC host Kaye Adams for continually interrupting him during a discussion on Scottish independence...
The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2024 Prominent Scottish Tory campaigner exposed for supporting far-right French party A LEADING campaigner for the Scottish Tories has been exposed for supporting a far-right party in France...
The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2024 Reform UK candidate in Scotland 'called for Nicola Sturgeon to be shot' A REFORM UK candidate standing in Scotland advocated for Nicola Sturgeon to be shot, it has been revealed.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024 Labour may win big under first past the post, but it is morally obliged to bring in a fairer system Tactical voting can help oust the Tories, but we should remember that it’s also a democratic abomination, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024 ‘Definitely not Tory’: will Thatcher’s home town vote for first Labour MP? In the Lincolnshire constituency of Grantham, a statue of the Iron Lady reflects a sense of loyalty that is now wavering
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024 Euphoria felled by reality and scant ambition – I have seen what could be Labour’s future Thatcher’s old heartland is now a microcosm of the nation. Labour ended years of Tory rule there, but it struggles with that legacy and new expectations, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty