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Wales could become world’s first country to criminalise politicians who lie

Trust and confidence in UK politics and the election system have never been lower. One of the central reasons for this breakdown in trust is the widespread popular belief that some politicians have made a practice of lying to the public. Research published in 2022 showed the British public overwhelmingly…

The Conversation

Slumping SNP goes through the motions with reprinted manifesto

It was all stuff that has been on the agenda for years, illustrated with a single picture of a lower-profile leader

The Guardian - UK

Everything you need to know about what's in the SNP manifesto

THE SNP’s manifesto opens with a commitment that a vote for them is a vote for Scottish independence.

The National (Scotland)

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High society Tory candidate liked antisemitic social media comments

A former figure skater turned aristocrat standing as a Conservative candidate has been accused of engaging with antisemitic content online

The Independent UK

Campaign catchup: The SNP’s strained strategy, Johnson’s jaunt, and a dodgy dossier

In today’s newsletter: Scotland’s governing party launched its manifesto on Wednesday – but a sense of decay lingers over the SNP

The Guardian - UK

General Election 2024 London seats: Who is my MP in...Brentford and Isleworth?

Evening Standard analysis of key seats in London for the July 4 General Election

Evening Standard

Climate, NHS and independence: key takeaways from the SNP manifesto

John Swinney, the Scottish National party’s leader, wants post-election talks with Westminster about a referendum

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Labour tried to gag Black lawyer who wrote party’s own racism report

Exclusive: Martin Forde KC says people will see letter from party responding to his criticisms as a ‘collateral attack on a Black professional’

The Independent UK

SNP’s John Swinney reiterates independence goal at manifesto launch

Scottish first minister says election is chance to reinforce the case for split and warns over ‘Labour cuts’

The Guardian - UK

Conservatives on course for worst defeat in over a century with Jeremy Hunt to lose seat, new mega-poll shows

Party would also be completely wiped out in Wales

The Independent UK

‘Red wall’ Tory candidates lament lack of party support amid focus on southern England

Some candidates complaining of lack of ministerial visits and money have turned to Boris Johnson for help

The Guardian - UK

Boris, a Jaguar XJL and a Greggs: on the campaign trail with Jacob Rees-Mogg

Despite current polling, Alex Ross encounters Tory Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg in jovial mood as he knocks on doors for support ahead of 4 July

The Independent UK

Labour 'interfering in devolution' with new Scotland Office powers

Labour is continuing the “interference in devolution” with its promise of new spending powers for the Scotland Office, John Swinney has said.

The National (Scotland)

Your Farage questions answered – from running for PM in 2029 to why Reform leader gets ‘so much airtime’

Our political editor David Maddox hosted a Q&A session with Independent readers who wanted further insight on the Reform leader’s campaign plans

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

OPINION - Are you 'working people'? The answer may determine your tax liability

I like words. I can't always spell them correctly, and for years misused "redounds to" and "demur" until an intervention by my colleague, Robbie Smith. But there are few greater pleasures in life than nailing the adverb. Words, when said right, can induce loud snorts and draw tears, raise heart…

The National (Scotland)

SNP 'right that rejoining EU could bring £30bn boost to UK coffers', IFS says

THE SNP’s claim rejoining the EU would boost revenues by £30 billion a year is “not unreasonable”, financial experts have said.

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage may hold lofty ambitions but he remains a divisive figure

Commentary by Keiran Pedley, Director of Politics at Ipsos, on Nigel Farage and the rise of Reform UK

The Independent UK

Voter registrations leading up to election were down by 25% compared to 2019 poll

Registration rates among under-25s were half that of the 2019 election period, with just 746,000 applications sent in.

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Tories called ‘truly pathetic’ for post showing Starmer being cheered by Kim Jong Un

Exclusive: Crossbench peer Lord Carlile said the Conservatives ‘should be ashamed of themselves’ for publishing a photoshopped image of Sir Keir Starmer being cheered on by North Korean despot Kim Jong Un

The Independent UK

Could Labour’s ‘left-wing cull’ come back to haunt the party at the general election?

Keir Starmer has changed Labour, he says, but has the leader gone too far? Albert Toth speaks to Jeremy Corbyn, Green co-leader Carla Denyer and more about the ballot box rebellion the party could face on July 4

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak says Tories will not give Frank Hester his money back

PM says donor is ‘genuinely contrite’ as phone-in caller challenges him over businessman’s remarks about Diane Abbott

The National (Scotland)

Everything the SNP manifesto says about Scottish independence

THE words “independence” or “independent” are mentioned 32 times in total in the SNP’s General Election manifesto.

The Guardian - UK

Johnson and Sunak should retain Covid convictions, says Starmer

Labour leader says Tories calling for amnesty on rule-breakers are out of touch with people who paid high price

The Independent UK

Jacob Rees-Mogg says Reform UK has ‘stolen all his best policies’ as he jokes about party’s manifesto

Exclusive: Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg praised Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, but described some of its representatives as “nutty candidates who like Hitler”

The National (Scotland)

SNP to request indyref2 if they win most Scottish seats, John Swinney confirms

JOHN Swinney has confirmed an SNP victory in the General Election would be taken as a mandate to ask Westminster for a second independence…

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