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Labour to seek ‘stable position’ with Europe rather than reopen Brexit debate

Shadow business secretary says trying to rejoin single market or customs union would cause ‘more difficulties’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024

‘At least’ seven Met officers under investigation over general election bets

Met and Gambling Commission to focus on whether alleged use of confidential information constitutes cheating

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024

The Tories are terrified of a Labour ‘supermajority’ – but there are reasons for Labour supporters to be wary too

A landslide victory for Starmer could lead to hubris and division. For Conservatives, it’s an existential question, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024

'It's not North Korea': Alex Cole-Hamilton says his bets different from Tories'

ALEX Cole-Hamilton has said his election bets were "just a bit of fun", and not comparable to those of several Conservative officials and…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2024

The one mistake Rishi’s constituents cannot forgive

Residents in Rishi Sunak’s constituency of Richmond, North Yorkshire, hark back fondly to the prime minster’s local predecessor – William Hague

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024

Dining across the divide: ‘He agreed that Conservative election policies are a bit desperate and Labour is playing too safe’

With differing views on striking junior doctors and Brexit, could a lunch and ‘proper conversation’ lead to common ground?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024

Plaid Cymru wants broadcasting powers devolved to Wales – how the conversation is changing

In their 2024 general election manifesto, Plaid Cymru says they will “support the devolution of broadcasting powers to Wales”. This would include the power to regulate, oversee and secure accountability for broadcasting and communications within Wales.

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2024

Are Labour throwing this key Scottish seat once again to help the Tories?

A STUNNING admission that Labour threw the last election in a key seat raises an obvious question: are they doing the same this time around?

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2024

‘Relentless, almost ruthless focus’: Green party co-leaders grow into their double act

Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay can be in two places at once on campaign trail as party hopes to win four seats

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024

OPINION - The Standard View: Lib Dems are on the march — but what do they stand for?

It isn’t easy being a Liberal Democrat. For decades the third wheel in British politics, the party was relegated to fourth place following its disastrous 2015 election result and the simultaneous rise of the Scottish National Party. But under Sir Ed Davey, the Lib Dems are enjoying something of a…

Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2024