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A controversial deselection has rocked the local party, and campaigners are divided over the leadership, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

The veterans minister has been widely condemned for suggesting former Royal Marine Fred Thomas lied about leading men into combat to boost his political career

In today’s newsletter: Some uncertainty remains on how Labour will pay for the spending it plans in government – but new Guardian reporting gives new insight

Figures reveal the Conservatives raised £292,500 from 6 June to 12 June compared with £4.4m for Labour

Gareth Southgate is a personable guy. This isn't simply my opinion – a recent YouGov poll found that 52 per cent of people have a favourable view of the England manager, with just 15 per cent unfavourable. That makes him more popular than every politician in Britain, though I concede that…

The unusual timing of the general election has meant a plethora of early summer, extra-curricular PR opportunities presenting themselves to the major political parties. Where are we with the photo opportunities, two weeks to go? The Tories scored one of their impressive set of own goals around the Euros, when…

Labour leader Keir Starmer and Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey had what looked like a political strategy meeting when they were sitting together in Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King Charles. This produced what appears to be a tacit agreement between the two parties to campaign against the Conservatives…

The U.K. general election is nearly two weeks away

Exclusive: Sources say changes to inheritance tax and capital gains tax are being discussed