Gordon Brown calls on ministers not to scrap T-level qualification Conservatives had announced end of vocational qualification introduced in 2020, while Labour plans to review it The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2024
Meet the young Tories fighting to change their old party: ‘Where do we go now?’ As the Conservatives lick their wounds, a new generation of activists fear an extended period in the political wilderness The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2024
Young people led surge for smaller parties but no Reform ‘youthquake’, says UK election survey One of the defining features of contemporary electoral politics in Britain is the age divide. Young people are far more likely to support Labour, and older people to support the Conservatives. This divide is still apparent following the 2024 election – but it hides the complexity of how young people… The Conversation · Jul 12, 2024
Conservatives X account deleted after landslide loss to Labour ‘Something went wrong’ is now the only thing that shows on official page The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024
How Labour beat the Conservatives in Britain after 14 years, by the numbers Great Britain’s Labour Party has defeated the Conservatives in a historic parliamentary election The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2024
The 2024 election results are among the most bizarre in British history – and the future could be stranger still From Labour’s low share of the vote to divisions on the right, this was a night that redrew the electoral map, says political analyst Lewis Baston The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024
Reform UK secure significant Scottish vote share – despite winning zero seats REFORM UK’s wins in England have been among the major stories of this election – but the party’s impact in Scotland has gone largely… The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2024
Keir Starmer names top cabinet posts after Labour's sweeping election victory Keir Starmer replaced Rishi Sunak as prime minister after an audience with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Friday, a few hours after the Labour party's landslide victory in the UK general election. Starmer later unveiled his new cabinet, which included Britain's first female finance minister. France 24 · Jul 5, 2024
What to expect in the first 100 days of Keir Starmer’s Labour government As Sir Keir Starmer becomes the UK’s newly elected prime minister, here are some of the steps he could take early in his term The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2024
How will Labour change Britain – and what next for the shattered Conservatives? Our panel’s verdict Our writers weigh in on Labour’s first 100 days, a bruising night for the Tories and the surging smaller parties The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024
Labour Wins General Election, Keir Starmer To Become Prime Minister Labour secures parliamentary majority, Keir Starmer to become next PM, ending Conservatives' 14-year rule in historic election. Top News · Jul 5, 2024
UK general election 2024: five key points Keir Starmer’s Labour is heading for power with a large majority as voters punish Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024
Wipeout for Tories in Wales as Labour takes 27 of 32 seats Results with echoes of 1997 leave Plaid Cymru on four MPs and Lib Dems on one, but Conservatives with none The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024
Tories reeling from ‘catastrophic’ election poll forecast Conservatives predicted to lose more than 200 seats in worst election result since party’s founding The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024
Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2024 Keir Starmer set for No10 as final poll shows Tories flatlining on 19% record low EXCLUSIVE: Labour drops five points but still has an 18-point lead over the Conservatives, according to the survey for The Standard
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024 Thursday briefing: The UK campaign trail’s highlights, lowlights – and washouts In today’s newsletter: From Rishi Sunak’s ‘Drowning Street’ announcement to Ed Davey’s many stunts, we chart the memorable moments of each party’s campaign with senior political correspondent Peter Walker
Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2024 UK General Election 2024: What you need to know about election day Polling stations across the United Kingdom will open on Thursday as nation prepares to usher in new prime minister.
The Conversation · Jul 2, 2024 Conservatives face a bloodbath at July’s UK election. What are the key issues for voters – and what’s Labour promised? The United Kingdom heads to the polls on July 4, and the widely expected outcome is a defeat for the British Conservative Party after 14 years in power.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024 Tuesday briefing: How undecided voters could shape the UK general election In today’s newsletter: 12% of the electorate are believed to be undecided about how to vote, and they might change the demographic of voters. Could the polls be wrong?
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2024 The UK will hold its first election in almost 5 years. Here's what to know The United Kingdom will hold its first national election in almost five years on Thursday, with opinion polls suggesting that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party will be punished for failing to deliver on promises made during 14 years in power
Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2024 General election: what are the parties' immigration policies? Most of the UK parties want to reduce immigration levels
The National (Scotland) · Jul 1, 2024 'Disappointing': Senior Labour figure slammed for dodging question on Waspi women LABOUR have been slammed for appearing to rule out any compensation for Waspi women in a “deeply disappointing” move.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 1, 2024 'Disappointing': Senior Labour figure panned for dodging question on Waspi women LABOUR have been slammed for appearing to rule out any compensation for Waspi women in a “deeply disappointing” move.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2024 From exit poll to swing seats: 10 key moments to watch as election results roll in Thursday looks set to be a night of historic drama. Here are the things to look out for as the night goes on
The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2024 From potholes to HS2, transport gets voters going – but some solutions are unsayable As Labour and Tories promise rail reform and court motorists, many experts think road pricing is inevitable