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Who is Robbie Gibb, the man at the heart of the BBC scandal with links to Boris Johnson?

INSIDE STORY: BBC staff and leading political figures are calling for Robbie Gibb to step down from the BBC board. So, who is the Tory ‘agent’ at the centre of a tangled web of politics and media interests, asks Katie Rosseinsky

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TV tonight: who will win The Great British Sewing Bee?

The last three contestants try to wow the judges with a trompe l’oeil creation. Plus: Michael Palin explores the barrios and natural wonders of Venezuela. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Alison Hammond finally gets her own interview series

The Brummie is brilliant as she spends weekends with celebrities, starting with Perrie Edwards. Plus: Martin Clunes straps into a drysuit. Here’s what to watch today

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TV tonight: Michael Portillo hits the streets of Milan

The itinerant former MP’s Travel Diaries series arrives in the Italian capital of fashion. Plus: blustery blockbuster Twisters. Here’s what to watch this evening

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TV tonight: an unforgettable finale for punky period drama Dope Girls

It’s going to be a night to remember for Soho’s underworld. Plus: so much fun to be had in 99 to Beat. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Michael Portillo Slams Starmer’s Ukraine Plan and Calls Trump “Worst Dealmaker” Ever

The Prime Minister has urged Vladimir Putin to accept Donald Trump’s proposed ceasefire in Ukraine, but former Defence Secretary Michael Portillo isn’t buying into the peace plan.

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Michael Portillo will ‘celebrate 200 years of railways in Britain’ with BBC show

He will host a two-part series: 200 Years Of The Railways.

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The BBC has rehabilitated Michael Gove from Brexit hysteric into genial radio jock

In handing him his own series, the corporation is relaunching yet another failed politician

The Guardian - UK

Fatherhood with My Father review: Jack Whitehall’s new show with his dad is yet more predictable generation-gap banter

The pair feel trapped by clunky gags in a show that fails to shine any light on what it means to be a parent

The Independent UK

Jenrick campaign denies ‘dirty tricks’ amid shock Stride success: Inside the Tory leadership election

News analysis: Tory leadership elections are historically characterised by dirty tricks and vote fixing and the presence and continued success of Mel Stride in the contest has given rise to suspicion

The Independent UK

TV tonight: an evening of belting pop hits at the Proms with Sam Smith

The pop-soul star performs orchestral versions of their hefty back catalogue. Plus, a sunny jaunt for Tory traveloguer Michael Portillo who visits Lisbon. Here’s what to watch this evening.

The Guardian - UK

Twelve charts that show how Labour won by a landslide

Conservative collapse ensures Labour is victorious – but the party’s overall vote share has stayed relatively static. These charts explain how the election was won and lost

The Guardian - UK

The 2024 election’s ‘Portillo moments’: which ‘Big Beasts’ have lost their seats?

Defeats of Penny Mordaunt, Gillian Keegan, Grant Shapps and Liz Truss among the jaw-dropping moments of election night

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General election: Ask John Rentoul anything as Keir Starmer celebrates Labour landslide

Chief political commentator John Rentoul is here to answer your burning questions on the biggest shocks and surprises; what the outcomes signify; and how the results will shape the future of British politics

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Tory wipeout bingo: online sellers cash in with election games and wallcharts

Games allow players to rack up points for ‘Portillo moments’ and D:Ream plays as Labour landslide projected

The Guardian - UK

Which Tory big beasts could lose their seats in the general election?

There may be more than one ‘Portillo moment’ this time, with the chancellor and a former leader among those at risk

Evening Standard

General Election: When will we know result for Nigel Farage, Jeremy Corbyn, Jeremy Hunt and other big names?

A string of polls suggest the Conservative party is on course for a record defeat at the July 4 general election.

The Independent UK

Meet Rishi Sunak’s Labour Party opponent who hopes to bring the PM down

Exclusive: The Labour candidate hoping to become the first person to defeat a sitting prime minister explains why rural England is abandoning the Tories

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General Election 2024: Who will win Surrey showdown as Jeremy Hunt fights to avoid defeat by Lib Dems

Evening Standard analysis of key seats to watch in London and beyond for the July 4 General Election

The Independent UK

Boris, a Jaguar XJL and a Greggs: on the campaign trail with Jacob Rees-Mogg

Despite current polling, Alex Ross encounters Tory Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg in jovial mood as he knocks on doors for support ahead of 4 July

The Independent UK

Hunt’s re-election campaign bankrolled by hedge fund manager who ‘profited from falling pound’ under Liz Truss

Exclusive: Financier also hosted a champagne reception on the day of the disastrous mini-budget

The Guardian - UK

UK elections: what is tactical voting and how does it work?

The group Best for Britain has launched its guide on how to vote to try to oust the Tories. We look at what tactical voting involves

The Independent UK

Jeremy Hunt admits his Surrey seat could be won or lost by just 1,500 votes

The Godalming and Ash parliamentary seat is a key target for the Liberal Democrats who are aiming to demolish the Conservative “blue wall” in southern England

Evening Standard

The turbulent career of Diane Abbott: from first black female MP to shunned by Labour

Will she, won’t she? The Hackney MP is causing ruptures within the Labour party. Robbie Griffiths charts her remarkable — and often rocky — political career

Evening Standard

General election 2024: what is a 'Portillo moment' and could Jeremy Hunt suffer one next?

Chancellor vows to fight for the ‘blue wall brick by brick’ to avoid a repeat of an infamous shock result for the Tories in 1997

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