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Election 2024: how many seats every party in Westminster is defending – and what they are aiming for on July 4

With polls predicting huge losses for the Conservatives and huge gains for Labour, the election campaign so far has focused on the battle between the two biggest parties in Westminster. But the parliamentary dynamics are exceptionally fluid this year. Here’s a summary of where every party in Westminster currently stands…

The Conversation

How the general election will be fought in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Campaign will be a test for two new first ministers and could put fresh pressure on Stormont power sharing

The Guardian - UK

Brexit row erupts over control of Gibraltar’s border

David Cameron is set for a showdown with MPs on Monday over treaty for Gibraltar amid criticism that promise to ‘take back control’ has failed

The Independent UK

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NI government failed to be proactive in Covid pandemic, Sue Gray tells inquiry

Former civil servant who investigated Partygate says power-sharing executive was prone to ‘silo working’ and leaks

The Guardian - UK

Jeffrey Donaldson charged with rape, assault and gross indecency

Former DUP leader faces 11 charges spanning 21 years, as wife, Eleanor Donaldson, charged with aiding and abetting rape

The Guardian - UK

Jeffrey Donaldson appears in court on sexual offence charges

Former DUP leader seen for first time since his arrest when he attends court in Newry on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK

N. Ireland Unionist Ex-leader In Court Over Sex Charges

Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of Northern Ireland's main pro-UK unionist party appears in court on Wednesday over alleged sex offences that have rocked the region's politics.

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Losing the whip: who are the 18 UK MPs sitting as independents?

There are now more independents suspended by their parties than Lib Dems in the House of Commons

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the DUP’s future: Jeffrey Donaldson’s volatile legacy

Editorial: The shock resignation of the main unionist party’s leader has left Northern Ireland politics more uncertain than ever

The Guardian - UK

Donaldson arrest followed complaint received this month, NI police say

Police Service of Northern Ireland seeks to end ‘unhelpful speculation’ after DUP leader charged with alleged sexual offences

The Guardian - UK

Donaldson exit will not derail Northern Ireland power-sharing, say DUP leaders

Party seeks to project stability after political earthquake of leader’s resignation over alleged sexual offences

The Guardian - UK

DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson Steps Down Amid Historical Allegations

Jeffrey Donaldson resigns as leader of DUP in Northern Ireland after being charged with historical allegations. Party suspends him pending judicial process.

Top News

Donaldson’s downfall raises questions over Stormont power sharing

While there is no immediate threat to Northern Ireland assembly, DUP hardliners may try to make waves

The Guardian - UK

N.Ireland Unionist Leader Resigns Over Reported Sex Offences

Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of Northern Ireland's main pro-UK Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and one of its best known politicians, resigned on Friday after police reportedly charged him over historical sex offences.

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France 24

Northern Ireland's DUP leader Donaldson steps down after sex offence charges

The leader of Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party has stepped down from the top job after being charged with sexual offenses of a historic nature, the party said in a statement on Friday.

Evening Standard

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson: DUP leader quits after being charged with historic sexual offences

Party said it had received a letter from Sir Jeffrey stating that he had been charged with allegations of a historical nature and that he would be stepping down as leader

The Guardian - UK

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigns as DUP leader after sexual offence charges

Donaldson has stepped down after being charged over ‘allegations of a historical nature’, party says

Evening Standard

Man removed from Heathrow plane following ‘verbal altercation’ with DUP leader Donaldson

A DUP source said a passenger had been verbally abusive towards Sir Jeffrey.

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The Guardian - UK

Shy, complex and a political outsider: Leo Varadkar confounded the Brexiters – and everyone else

He lacked the gifts to succeed in the bearpit of Irish politics, yet did. And he escapes the battle that looms for his successor, says journalist Tommie Gorman

The Guardian - UK

Siege days are over: how Northern Ireland came to lead the UK on abortion

The chilling atmosphere of pickets and protests at clinics has given way to a new ‘gold standard’ of care

The Guardian - UK

Food trade bodies consider legal action over post-Brexit ‘not for EU’ labelling

Producers say the labelling could add £250m a year to their costs, further fuelling inflation

The Guardian - UK

Belfast rappers Kneecap on stunts, drugs and Kemi Badenoch: ‘We don’t discriminate who we piss off’

Their riotous music is uniting young people in Northern Ireland and reviving the Irish language. The punk-rap trio talk about raving, working with Toddla T – and enraging politicians

The Hindu

First among firsts: On the Sinn Fein and Irish politics

After decades of the Troubles followed by political reconciliation, the nationalists in Ireland are on the ascendant

The Guardian - UK

British and Irish governments play down Sinn Féin’s calls for united Ireland

Rishi Sunak urges Stormont executive to focus on bread-and-butter issues in Northern Ireland

Evening Standard

How does Northern Ireland's power sharing system work?

Rishi Sunak says Stormont’s focus should now be on 'delivering for families and businesses across Northern Ireland'

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