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What do the Tories’ dismal local results mean for the general election? Our panel responds

The polls in England proved ‘disappointing’ for the Conservatives. Are gains by Labour, the Lib Dems and the Greens enough to guarantee a Tory loss at the next election?

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023

16 times our MPs and First Ministers said monarchy should be scrapped - including ex-PM

When King Charles takes his oath to become head of state at Westminster Abbey, he will be painfully aware that support for the monarchy isn't universal - and that includes among MPs in Parliament

Daily Mirror · May 5, 2023

Left out: is this the end for Labour’s Corbynites?

Jeremy Corbyn, John McDonnell and Diane Abbott: back in 2015 they were heralded as the left-wing “triumvirate who took control of Labour”.

The Week · Apr 26, 2023

Labour doubles down on Rishi Sunak attacks with ANOTHER ad despite backlash

Labour has released a second advert targeting Rishi Sunak over crime despite a backlash after claiming he didn't think paedophiles should be jailed

Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2023

Labour publishes new Rishi Sunak attack advert – UK politics live: as it happened

Move comes a day after widely-criticised attack on the PM, which suggested he did not think sexual abusers of children should be jailed

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2023

Labour slammed for 'nauseating' attack ad against Rishi Sunak

MPs and commentators from across the political spectrum have criticised a Labour attack ad claiming that Rishi Sunak does not think child sex…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2023

Labour frontbencher refuses to endorse Sunak attack ad as outrage over ‘gutter politics’ grows

Labour stands by advert despite frontbencher refusing to endorse it

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

Labour attack on Sunak ‘not to everybody’s taste’, shadow cabinet minister says

The Opposition has come under fire for a message claiming Rishi Sunak does not think adults convicted of sex assaults on children should be jailed.

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

Backlash over Labour ad claiming Rishi Sunak doesn't think paedophiles should be jailed

An advert shared by the party has sparked fury, with Labour MP John McDonnell saying the party "should be better than this", and critics branding it "nasty politics"

Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2023

Stop this illegal migration bill, in the name of humanity and common decency

Letters: John McDonnell MP urges parliamentarians and others to stop the bill, under which children may be locked up

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023