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UK to head to polls as YouGov survey predicts Labour to win largest majority for any party since 1832

Conservatives facing near wipe-out in London, major poll finds on eve of election

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2024

‘Unambitious’, ‘careful’, ‘authentic’: what public sector workers make of Keir Starmer

The Labour leader has said he believes in the UK’s public services. But do public service workers believe in him?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024

Tories heading for armageddon as bombshell poll suggests Rishi Sunak will win just 82 seats

Exclusive: A major survey for The Independent on the eve of the general election puts Labour on course for a 272-seat majority with Keir Starmer winning 461 seats

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2024

How Britain’s July 4 Elections Differ From the U.S.

A parliamentary system, more disciplined parties and no electoral college have some advantages for democracy, says Cambridge-based U.S. historian Gary Gerstle.

Capital & Main · Jul 3, 2024

Britain will not rejoin EU in my lifetime, says Starmer

Labour leader also says he cannot foresee circumstances where UK would re-enter single market or customs union

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024

The Sun backs Labour on eve of election as Times also offers cautious support

After years of critical coverage, tabloid backs Labour for first election since 2005, saying: ‘It is time for a change’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024

Polling predicts how Britain’s diverse voter base could swing at the general election

Exclusive: polling shows that war in Gaza may impact 1 in 5 Asian voters ahead of tomorrow’s ballot, though ethnic minority voters stay loyal to Labour overall.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2024

Campaign catchup: 20 election season awards, and one really weird favourite food

In today’s newsletter: Campaigning is over, so we round up six weeks of terrible memes, tetchy politicians and downright dodgy graphs

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024

Election 2024: what happens on the big day – and at what time

After an eventful election campaign, voters across the UK are making their final decision. Polls have indicated for some time that the Conservatives, led by Rishi Sunak, are on course to lose to Labour and that Keir Starmer will become the first Labour prime minister in 14 years.

The Conversation · Jul 3, 2024

Sad dogs and fake TV broadcasts dominate political ads as parties launch last-minute election blitz

Data reveals surge in spending on political advertising across social media as voting day nears

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2024