Sir Keir Starmer grilled about Labour’s tax plans as Boris Johnson returns to the fray ...The Standard podcast Plus a full automated transcript of today’s episode... Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2024
Rishi Sunak ‘fighting the wrong campaign’ as he puts his hopes in Boris Johnson As Rishi Sunak dashed to the South West to try to shore up Tory seats and praised an intervention by Boris Johnson, former chancellor George Osborne warned him he is ‘fighting the wrong campaign’ The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2024
Dear Tory voter: I see you’re getting an emergency letter from Boris Johnson. Things can only get worse Humiliated on the campaign trail, Sunak looks to his predecessor for help. Truly, the lost and the damned, says Guardian columnist Hugh Muir The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024
OPINION - Boris Johnson's return is an uncomfortable reminder of Conservative choices Broadly speaking, there are two distinct types of television dramas: procedurals and serials. The former, often set in a courtroom or police station, specialise in predictable structures with self-contained storylines that typically revolve around a different case or crime. Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2024
When was the last UK general election and who won? With 2024’s general election fast approaching, here’s a look back at what happened the last time Britons headed out to vote Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2024
Boris Johnson pulled into Tory campaign with personalised letters to voters - but may still snub Rishi Sunak Exclusive: ‘Supportive’ letters from the ex-PM due to land on doorsteps within days The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2024
OPINION - The Standard View: London's disappearing police stations are a sign of the times No matter where you live in London, there is something you’re unlikely to stumble across often: the local police station. Little more than 15 years ago, the capital had 160 open police station counters. Today, the Standard reveals that number is 36, soon set to fall to 32 — just… Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2024
The scandal of London's disappearing police stations Fifteen years ago, the capital had 160 police stations, but that has been cut sharply to just 36. A new study argues the changes have had a worrying effect on violent crime Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2024
Tories expected to target voters with letters signed by Boris Johnson Tens of thousands of letters signed by former prime minister expected to be delivered this week The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024
Boris is back: Ex-PM takes on Labour and Farage's Reform with taxes, 'wokery' and illegal immigration warning The ex-PM’s intervention comes as polls point to voters deserting the Conservatives for Nigel Farage’s Reform in significant numbers Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2024
Good riddance is Europe’s message to the Tories – but Labour shouldn’t expect any favours The next UK government will have to rebuild trust, says the European Policy Centre’s Paul Taylor The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024
MI5 Alert Alleged As Distraction From Partygate Scandal Allegations of MI5 issuing alert on Chinese agent as distraction from Partygate scandal in the UK. Ongoing investigation into the claims and circumstances ... Top News · Jun 17, 2024
MI5 alert on alleged Chinese mole may have been to distract from Partygate, tribunal hears Ex-Labour MP Barry Gardiner told Christine Lee, who is bringing action against Security Service, of suggestion it was trying to shift attention from scandal The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024
Tory peer Peter Cruddas shared posts supporting Nigel Farage and Reform UK Exclusive: almost half of billionaire Tory donor’s last 100 reposts were in support of rightwing party The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2024 ‘Playing the ref’: how attacking the BBC became a fixture of UK elections Complaints about BBC coverage can quickly become the story, drawing attention away from the actual issue
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2024 The anti-Ulez vote helped Tories win in Uxbridge but has pro-car agenda run out of road? A year after Boris Johnson’s old seat united against Labour in anger over Sadiq Khan’s emissions policy, voters are split
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2024 Fewer than 200,000 Britons living abroad apply to vote in UK election Lack of awareness and obstacles such as last-known UK address requests cited as reasons for low participation
The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2024 Revealed: Billionaire who funded climate science denial group's donations to Tories AN Australian hedge fund billionaire who funded a climate science denial group has given the Conservative Party £366,790 since the last election…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2024 Time may be up for the Tories, but their legacy of lies will live on Rishi Sunak and his cronies have helped spread an epidemic of disinformation in this campaign – it’s a political way of life for the right
International Business Times · Jun 16, 2024 UK Election Picks Over 14 Years Of Conservative Rule Fourteen years of Conservative party rule in the UK have seen Brexit, Covid, economic turmoil and political scandals, leaving many Britons worse off and disenchanted.
The Guardian - UK · 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 National (Scotland) · Jun 15, 2024 Former BBC chair Richard Sharp 'could be granted knighthood' by Rishi Sunak FORMER BBC chair Richard Sharp has been put forward for a significant honour by Rishi Sunak, according to a report.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2024 Campaign catchup: Farage crossover, Swinney knee-shower, Curtice rhubarb-grower In today’s newsletter: What a poll showing Reform UK ahead of the Tories means – and what it doesn’t
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2024 Is Keir Starmer really a ‘political robot’? If he is, he’s one that’s been programmed to win In office, something very different will be required, but steady caution has brought Labour to the brink of power, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2024 Boris Johnson records campaign videos for his MP supporters as he continues to snub Rishi Sunak Former PM endorsed Sir Simon Clarke who tried to depose Mr Sunak earlier this year, warning the Tories faced electoral ‘massacre’ if he stayed