Election diary: so, how do the Tories match up with the Three Lions? If Tim Farron was right with assessment of laboured England in the Euros, what about Team Sunak? The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2024
A Norway deal? Rejoining? What are Labour’s options for forging closer ties with Europe? Starmer and Reeves plan to improve parts of the relationship with the EU. But what of becoming a member of the single market – or even a return to full membership? The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2024
Sleazy, inept and unbelievable – this sorry Sunak campaign sums up the Tory years The seedy betting scandal is the latest self-inflicted blow to the Conservatives’ election effort The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2024
State handouts offer less dignity than working, Starmer says of benefits outlook The Labour leader appeared to harden his stance on welfare as he sought to woo traditionally Tory voters. Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2024
This timid ‘Ming vase’ strategy won’t turn Labour into a dynasty Caution is understandable, but, if elected, Starmer and Reeves will need to make bold decisions on investment and Europe The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2024
The election battle could be over before it starts in this Glasgow seat ALTHOUGH Glasgow is losing one of its seven constituencies at this election, that’s partly misleading because bits of the city have been… The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2024
‘Scunnered with the Tories, frustrated by the SNP’: Labour in bid to be Scotland’s biggest party Candidates in key central belt hope to scoop up voters who have become disillusioned with their election rivals The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2024
Ian Murray urged to clarify stance on 'lifelong opposition' to nuclear weapons IAN Murray has been asked if he will stand by his “lifelong” opposition to nuclear weapons if he becomes Scottish secretary – or fall in line… The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2024
Labour's Scotland Office 'to continue Tories' centralisation of power post-Brexit' LABOUR will continue the Tories’ centralisation of power at Westminster despite a pledge to “reset” devolution ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2024
Mike Small: Why vote when change is not an option at this election? WATCHING the election coverage is like watching a Mirror World where whole chunks of reality are missing. The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2024
Net zero needs 'far larger' investment than Labour's GB Energy, expert warns THE money that the UK needs to get to net zero is “far larger” than the budget which Labour have pledged for their new GB Energy company, an… The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2024
Tory stumbles drive Labour to near-record 20-point poll lead Latest Opinium survey shows gap with Labour widening after another week of Conservative gaffes, while Reform rises two points to 16% The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2024
Emperor Naruhito Of Japan Begins UK State Visit Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan visit the U.K. for a postponed state visit, with ceremonial events and a state banquet planned. Top News · Jun 22, 2024
The Observer view on Labour’s economic strategy: EU is the key to growth With polling revealing 56% think Brexit has had a bad effect on the economy, Keir Starmer has wriggle room for renegotiation The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2024
Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2024 Nigel Farage doubles down on Ukraine claims following criticism from Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer The Reform UK leader said he would not apologise after political leaders criticised his claim that the West provoked Putin into invading Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2024 Starmer’s growth plan ‘doomed’ without access to EU markets, warn economists Labour leader told if elected he will have to rejoin the customs union to meet party’s manifesto pledges, while 56% of voters say Brexit was bad for economy
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2024 Farage accused of ‘playing into Putin’s hands’ as he doubles down on Ukraine invasion comments Nigel Farage says he shouldn’t be blamed for ‘telling the truth’ about Vladimir Putin’s war – though he has stopped short of offering an alternative policy
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2024 ‘Labour can’t have their cake and eat it’: housing crisis will force party into planning rows The shadow housing minister’s objection to high-rise flats in his constituency is typical of the dilemmas Keir Starmer, who has pledged to build 1.5m new homes, will face
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2024 The great election turn-off: the true scale of millennials and Gen Z who won’t vote Exclusive: New polling reveals that those aged between 18 and 34 feel disenfranchised by the political parties
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2024 ‘For 14 years it’s been despicable. Enough’s enough’: in the ‘red wall’, Tory support is crumbling Boris Johnson swept to power in 2019 by winning a swathe of northern English seats – but voters in Penistone, South Yorkshire, are moving back to Labour
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2024 The week in audio: Nick Ferrari; The News Agents; The Rest Is Politics; Oh God, What Now?; Electoral Dysfunction; The Turnout With GK Barry – review With days to go to the UK’s general election, our critic listens to Starmer and Sunak face LBC’s listeners and dips into the big-name political podcasts
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2024 Reopening Brexit debate would bring ‘turmoil’, says Keir Starmer Labour leader rules out rejoining EU, single market or customs union
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2024 Surprise election forces comedians to tear up Edinburgh festival scripts For this year’s fringe, performers will be rapidly updating their shows to reflect the outcome at the ballot box
Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2024 Jeremy Corbyn says Keir Starmer never raised doubts about Labour's campaign in 2019 The former Labour leader insists he has a ‘very good’ shot at beating his old party in Islington North
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2024 Farage doubles down on claim west provoked Ukraine invasion Reform UK leader refuses to apologise after his remarks attracted widespread condemnation