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Rishi Sunak as a paedophile-protector? Attack ads are back – and they’re as daft as ever

From Tony Blair as Bambi to William Hague with Thatcher’s hair, political adverts are often incredibly silly. So why do they keep getting made,asks Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2023

Labour to launch more adverts attacking Rishi Sunak despite backlash

Further adverts are scheduled ahead of the May local elections despite senior party figures arguing that Labour is better than "gutter" politics

Wales Online · Apr 10, 2023

Keir Starmer stands by 'revolting' Rishi Sunak attack ads

KEIR Starmer has said he will “make absolutely zero apologies for being blunt” after receiving heavy criticism over a Labour attack…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 10, 2023

Keir Starmer breaks silence on 'gutter' attack adverts saying he makes 'zero apologies'

Labour has been heavily criticised following a series of adverts shared on Twitter attacking Rishi Sunak on crime - including one claiming he doesn't think paedophiles should be locked up

Daily Mirror · Apr 10, 2023

Monday briefing: Is there a solution to Britain’s bank holiday traffic nightmare?

In today’s newsletter: The whole country knows it’s coming, but getaway gridlock still wracks the country

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2023

Voters want more compassionate politicians, survey finds as Labour attack ad draws criticism

There has been unease on the Labour frontbench about the attacks on Rishi Sunak over the Conservative Government’s track record on crime.

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2023

Why Labour’s ‘law and order’ tribute act feels hollow and overblown

Aping rightwing rhetoric on crime is a high-risk strategy, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2023

Starmer makes ‘zero apologies’ about under-fire attack ad on Sunak

The Labour leader said he stands by ‘every word’ of the campaign claiming the PM does not want child abusers to go to jail

Wales Online · Apr 9, 2023

Voters want more compassionate politicians, survey suggests amid Labour ad row

There has been unease on the Labour frontbench about the attacks on Rishi Sunak over the Conservative Government’s track record on crime.

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2023

‘Stand by every word’: Keir Starmer defends attack ad on Rishi Sunak

Party leader says he will ‘make absolutely zero apologies for being blunt’ after facing widespread criticism over advert

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2023