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Rachel Reeves denies Anas Sarwar 'blew apart' her fiscal rules in debate

LABOUR have been accused of “not being honest” about public spending cuts – after Anas Sarwar was accused of re-writing the party’s economic…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4, 2024

'Sunak’s worst nightmare,' as poll of polls shows Labour lead stuck at 21 points and now Farage storms in

COMMENTARY: The fundamental message from the polls so far is that Labour are ahead by a wide margin and not much appears to be changing

Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2024

OPINION - A policy-lite election campaign is storing up problems for the winner

James Harding tells a story so good I'm going to share it for a second time. About 15 years ago, after the prime minister had delivered a party conference speech, the then-editor of The Times turned to some of his columnists and leader writers to ask what they thought the…

Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2024

OPINION - I know Liz Truss and can't believe what extreme company she now keeps — we must stop her

Liz Truss was this week asked if she thought she was our worst prime minister. Of course, no one would admit they were and I don’t think she was or is. But her response to the question I think shows why she is managing to become the most embarrassing prime…

Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2024

From Kneecap to Jeremy Corbyn: A brief history of politics at Glastonbury Festival

From chants of ‘Oh, Jeremy Corbyn’ to the gloom generated by the EU Referendum result and now controversy over Kneecap’s 2025 performance, Glastonbury has been the site where campaigners call for peace, justice and reform for years

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2024

'Profound disillusionment and anger': Seven Labour councillors quit the party

SEVEN councillors from Slough have quit the Labour Party citing "profound disillusionment and anger" over its treatment of both Diane…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4, 2024

London council leader due to stand as Labour MP pulls out of election race after allegations

Darren Rodwell had been selected to fight the Labour safe seat of Barking

Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2024

Sunak’s Titanic, photobombs and upside down flags: The best general election gaffes so far

From standing below an exit sign to falling off a paddleboard, The Independent has put together the best blunders from the election campaign with more than a month still to go

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2024

Darren Rodwell withdraws as Labour candidate in general election

Leader of Barking and Dagenham council says he does not want allegations about his behaviour to be a ‘distraction’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2024

Former Tory minister says government has presided over 15 years of wage stagnation

Matt Warman said at an event in February there were now two ‘catch-up generations’

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2024