Has Labour soft-launched a house banger as its election campaign song to replace D:Ream? The vibe is reminiscent of Labour’s 1997 election campaign anthem The Independent UK · May 28, 2024
Make the Tories pay for their crimes against Britain Letters: Readers respond to Jonathan Freedland’s call for voters to make this a ‘punishment election’ for the Conservative party The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2024
Scottish Government pause independence work due to General Election MAJOR pieces of Scottish Government business have been put on pause because of the looming General Election. The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024
Susan Hall 'pay-per-mile' election leaflet did not break law, Met Police finds after Labour complaint Labour had claimed Ms Hall’s Tory mayoral campaign was guilty of a ‘corrupt practice’ - but the Met Police has said ‘no offences’ were committed Evening Standard · May 28, 2024
Digital campaigning is a huge part of elections now – but going viral isn’t everything The election has commenced and the race is on – to amass as many likes, shares and comments as possible. Digital campaigning, particularly through social media, is now a key part of political candidates’ communication toolkit. The Conversation · May 28, 2024
MEPs pledge to support independent Scotland joining EU ahead of election DOZENS of current and prospective MEPs have declared their support for Scotland rejoining the EU ahead of the first European election since the UK… The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024
OPINION - The faintly terrifying reason why the Tories called this election now Housekeeping: Thrilled to announce that West End Final has been shortlisted for Best Daily Newsletter at the Publisher Newsletter Awards 2024. Some great company to be in. Evening Standard · May 28, 2024
Angela Rayner blasts ‘desperate tactics’ by Tories after police drop council house probe Starmer says deputy leader ‘has been vindicated’ as Rayner blames ‘desperate tactics’ by Tories The Independent UK · May 28, 2024
Angela Rayner accuses Tories of 'desperate tactics' after being cleared by police over council house row The decision comes after what police described as a “thorough” investigation Evening Standard · May 28, 2024
Reality check: can Treasury afford pledge to raise tax-free pension allowance? We look at whether the Conservative pledge for a ‘triple lock plus’ can really be paid for by cracking down on tax avoidance The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2024
Is Starmer really a socialist and what will happen if Labour wins election? So far Labour has doubled down on economic stability and political caution – but key voices are identifying with the ideology The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2024
'Send refugees to Outer Hebrides where nobody lives', Reform MP says LEE Anderson has been accused of showing “disdain” for the Western Isles after he suggested sending asylum seekers to the “remote” islands… The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024
Do you back Rishi Sunak’s plans for national service? Join The Independent Debate Have your say: In his first major policy proposal since the general election was announced the prime minister insisted his plans for mandatory national service would help unite society The Independent UK · May 28, 2024
Keir Starmer caught in 'brazen lie' over Labour probe into Diane Abbott KEIR Starmer has been accused of telling a “brazen lie” over the internal Labour investigation inot Diane Abbott ... The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024
The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024 Green candidate aims to improve disability representation at Westminster A "RISING star" councillor running in the General Election has said Westminster does not "care" about disabled people as she…
Evening Standard · May 28, 2024 What is Labour's private school tax plan ahead of the general election? With political parties putting forward policies they hope to gain traction with voters, the latest from Labour has garnered some criticism
The Independent UK · May 28, 2024 Ed Davey falls into Lake Windermere as he reveals Lib Dem plan to fix sewage crisis Liberal Democrats want to abolish Ofwat and ban bonuses for water company chief executives
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2024 No budget until September if Labour wins election, says Reeves Shadow chancellor insists no additional tax rises will be needed beyond ones already announced by the party
The Conversation · May 28, 2024 Is Labour ready for government? Understanding Keir Starmer’s narrative of renewal Is Labour ready for government? This question is being asked regularly of the public by pollsters YouGov, especially as the UK approaches the general election on July 4. For many, the answer is a measure of the extent to which Keir Starmer has changed the party since he became leader.
The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024 Douglas Ross calls on voters to 'deliver a fatal blow to the SNP' DOUGLAS Ross has said he wants to “deliver a fatal blow” as he said the election was a chance to make Scotland “free of the SNP”.
The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024 Tories concede defeat in bid to bring 'loopholes' into buffer zone legislation TORY MSPs have been forced to concede defeat in their efforts to bring several “loopholes” into buffer zone legislation.
Evening Standard · May 28, 2024 MPs urge Home Secretary to introduce £2,885 fee waiver for bereaved foreign spouses before election Grieving widows are priced out of the indefinite leave to remain application fee, MPs say
Evening Standard · May 28, 2024 OPINION - Keir Starmer may be 'sleepy', but that's an improvement on an increasingly desperate Rishi Sunak Is it “sleepy” Keir or “desperate” Rishi? Take your pick of insults in week one of the campaign, because there is plenty more invective to pep up the weeks up to the election on July 4. The respective camps, however, will be based more on real dividing lines than slingshots.
International Business Times · May 28, 2024 UK Labour Touts Pro-business Shift As Industry Figures Back Party In Election The UK's Labour opposition vowed Tuesday to be both "pro-worker and pro-business" after winning the backing of 120 industry leaders as the party tries to oust the Conservatives in the upcoming general election.
The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024 BBC apologises to Nigel Farage after presenter branded him 'inflammatory' NIGEL Farage has questioned the BBC’s impartiality after the broadcaster described him as using “inflammatory” language.