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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 · Jun 19, 2024

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 · Jun 19, 2024

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

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2024

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 · Jun 19, 2024

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) · Jun 19, 2024

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 · Jun 19, 2024

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…

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2024

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.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2024

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

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2024

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.

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024