Tories and Labour on course for lowest share of the vote since 1945 Poll reveals historically low support for the big two, with smaller parties up by five points The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2024
Nigel Farage bandwagon could boost SNP’s chances of finally deposing David Mundell IN the run-up to the 2005 General Election, Scotland’s sole Conservative MP at the time Peter Duncan had a career-defining decision to make... The National (Scotland) · Jun 15, 2024
‘When they get in they will face a terrible reality’: can steady Starmer deliver what he promises? Labour’s manifesto launch was as risk-averse as its whole campaign, but what will happen under the impact of bankrupt councils, crumbling schools and an NHS in crisis? The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2024
‘People aren’t so impressed by big names’: is the era of celebrity political endorsement over? A-listers queued up to add showbiz pizzaz before elections. Today, it’s seen as more effective for a member of the public speak out The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2024
Voters’ trust in Tories on tax plummets as Rishi Sunak’s final election gambit fails Exclusive: A new poll has revealed that trust in the Tories on tax has collapsed as the party desperately tries to use the issue to stop a Labour ‘supermajority’ The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2024
Rising violence against politicians is an attack on democracy itself Seemingly random assaults in Britain and other parts of Europe are coming from left and right The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2024
Caution, not grand plans, is needed if Labour is to build wealth in Britain Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves will need skill and stealth to make progress amid financial and institutional adversity, writes Philip Inman, economics editor The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2024
‘We offer the most ambitious change’: Ed Davey vows to push a Labour government for radical action In an interview, the Lib Dem leader says even Labour voters want party to win seats so they can hold Starmer to account The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2024
Labour candidate’s PR firm lobbied against plan for VAT for private schools Kevin Craig’s company works with Independent Schools Council, a leading campaigner against policy for VAT on fees The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2024
Keir Starmer promises no capital gains tax on sales of homes Labour leader rejects ‘desperate’ claim from Tory party that he has secret property tax plans The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2024
SNP upgrade Douglas Ross seat to 'tier one target' in bid to win key election battle THE SNP have upgraded the seat Douglas Ross is standing in to a “tier one” target after the Scottish Tory leader resigned in the middle of the… The National (Scotland) · Jun 15, 2024
Labour calls for tactical voting to oust Tory leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch Kemi Badenoch could be a surprise Tory election casualty if Labour succeeds in a call for tactical voting The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2024
UK anti-abortion campaigners running against MPs who back decriminalisation Seat of Labour’s Stella Creasy among those challenged by activists running as independents in the general election The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2024
Nigel Farage trying to destroy Tory party, says David Cameron – as it happened Foreign secretary warns voters not to be taken in by Reform’s ‘inflammatory’ language and ‘hopeless policy’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2024
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2024 Starmer wins TV debate and Farage’s Reform triumph: Key moments from election campaign trail – week four It was enough tough week for prime minister Rishi Sunak after yet another gaffe and more troubling polling, with just weeks to go until polling day on 4 July
Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2024 Six in 10 back more NHS spending, even if it means higher taxes – poll Some 40% said they would be willing to pay higher personal taxes if it meant higher spending on public services more broadly.
Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2024 Labour candidate cancels local hustings due to ‘constant trolling’ Rosie Duffield is running for the Canterbury seat on July 4.
Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2024 Labour government will ‘change futures for the better’, says Rayner She hailed the impact the party’s New Deal for Working People will have on young Scots.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2024 ‘Scotland in microcosm’: Midlothian voters eye Labour after months of SNP turmoil SNP and Labour are battling it out over the area, which has a rich mining heritage and aspirational new housing estates
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2024 Drill into the policy, ignore the puffery: this is a Starmer manifesto more than a Labour one The comparator isn’t any other Labour leader – it’s the Tory Edward Heath, says the Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2024 What each party promises voters in its UK general election manifesto A look at how Labour, the Conservatives, Lib Dems, Greens and Plaid Cymru compare on key issues
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2024 French centrists losing sleep after Macron’s gamble on snap election President’s gamble viewed as ‘Russian roulette’ with far-right support reaching record highs in European elections
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2024 Rishi Sunak pledges to serve as MP for full term if Tory party loses election Prime minister says he intends to continue in parliament for next five years regardless of overall result on 4 July
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2024 Keir Starmer denies he is hostile to those who use private healthcare Labour leader also said he was prepared to make enemies by reforming the planning system
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2024 Watchdog says expense claims by Scottish Tory leader ‘within rules’ Douglas Ross was investigated over allegations he filed for travel to third job as part-time match official