Election joker Sir Ed Davey may have last laugh as his personal rating jumps - new poll Sir Ed Davey appears to have navigated the furore around his role as Post Office minister Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2024
Is Jeremy Hunt heading for his Portillo moment? On campaign trail as chancellor fights to keep Surrey blue The chancellor is plotting a narrow course to victory in the ‘true-blue’ seat but, on a sunny Tuesday afternoon, Archie Mitchell struggled to see how he can hold on The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2024
Rishi Sunak accused of failing to order probe into 17 potential breaches of ministerial code Rishi Sunak has been accused of eroding the public’s trust in politics by failing to order investigations into more than a dozen potential breaches of strict ethics rules during his time as prime minister. The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2024
BBC issues correction after Nigel Farage's false polling claim in leader's interview THE BBC has issued a correction after a false claim made by Nigel Farage during his leader’s interview ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2024
I’m really excited about this election – and even Nigel Farage can’t extinguish my delight The prospect of kicking out the Tories? However much time and effort you are spending managing your expectations, that outcome remains delicious, writes Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2024
‘I hope he loses’: Jeremy Hunt facing uphill battle in Godalming as voters long for change Many describe Hunt as a good local MP but some are looking to tactical voting to punish the Conservatives The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2024
The David Duguid factor could spread into this seat IT’S a mystery that might have left even Sherlock Holmes stumped: who or what made the Liberal Democrats vanish in a puff of smoke in Gordon? The National (Scotland) · Jun 24, 2024
Small parties’ surge offers opportunity and risk for Labour as ‘big two’ vote share poised to fall The failings of the first past the post system are exposed amid an unprecedented fracturing of political support that signals dangers for the winning party The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2024
Sunak warned he has two weeks to persuade Tory voters back from Reform or face humiliation Sunak is on the ropes as one poll puts Reform ahead of the Tories and a second sees gap close again The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024
General Election London: Conservatives face tough fight to hang on in the capital Labour’s top target in London is Chingford & Woodford Green, where the Conservative candidate is former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith. Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2024
The Tories are fixating on Reform. They should be focused on a far bigger threat Ed Davey’s Lib Dems have fought a smart campaign – and it is they, not Nigel Farage, who have the pulse of middle England, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2024
General Election 2024: SNP has local support but will need to fend off LibDems THE recent history of the Edinburgh West constituency, and probably the immediate future too, is a small tragedy in its own way ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2024
Big-name Tories who could lose their seat after exit poll predicts disastrous general election results Rishi Sunak’s own seat of Richmond, in North Yorkshire is at risk - here is when high profile Tories expect to hear their results The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024
How the Lib Dems might double their seats despite fewer votes – visualised A combination of a more efficient vote and a rise in tactical voting gives Ed Davey an opportunity to double Commons representation The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024 ‘Times change, principles don’t’: Britons share what will decide their vote this election Hundreds say they plan to switch, whether due to tactical reasons, single issues such as Gaza, or disappointment in Labour and the Tories
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024 Ed Davey’s gameshow approach to election makes a modest splash Lib Dem leader could argue ‘dignity is less important than coverage’, though he is likely unconcerned by prospect of power
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2024 ‘We offer the most ambitious change’: Ed Davey vows to push a Labour government for radical action In an interview, the Lib Dem leader says even Labour voters want party to win seats so they can hold Starmer to account
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2024 What each party promises voters in its UK general election manifesto A look at how Labour, the Conservatives, Lib Dems, Greens and Plaid Cymru compare on key issues
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2024 UK election manifestos: views of those in education, health and social care From Labour’s free school breakfast clubs to the Lib Dems’ focus on social care, what do those who work in these areas think of what’s promised?
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 Conversation · Jun 14, 2024 The Lib Dems want to tax the banks more – is this a good idea? The Liberal Democrats were the first party to unveil their manifesto and the first party to break ranks and declare increases in tax, or sort of. Ed Davey announced that they would reverse tax cuts to banks and introduce a windfall tax on profits. Obviously, the Liberal Democrats can do…
The Conversation · Jun 14, 2024 There’s frustratingly little discussion of our music and nighttime industries in this election So far the UK 2024 elections have been dominated by discussions on migration and fiscal responsibility. As a result, the space dedicated to arts, culture and music has felt relatively minuscule.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2024 Election diary: the manifestos drop and Rish! reveals a childhood without Sky TV The Lib Dems led the pack – on manifesto launch catering – and we finally learned the extent of the PM’s childhood deprivation
The Conversation · Jun 14, 2024 Ed Davey’s celebration of fatherhood is unusual in politics – we are all better off when men do more of the caring Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey’s spotlight on unpaid care and male caregiving has never been more necessary. In addition to photo ops at theme parks and falling into lakes, Davey has put out a more serious party election broadcast featuring his personal story of caring for his teenage son John,…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2024 Reform’s split of right-leaning vote could prove devastating for Tories The election dynamic has changed and Nigel Farage’s party does not need to win seats to damage Conservatives