The Latest Breaking News from the General Election

Junior doctors to go on strike for five days during election campaign

The union announced that junior doctors will stage a full walkout from 7am on June 27 to 7am on July 2

The Independent UK · May 29, 2024

LBC's Iain Dale steps down from broadcaster in bid to run in General Election

LBC radio presenter Iain Dale has announced he is leaving the broadcaster to stand as a candidate in the General Election.

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2024

Diane Abbott says she is ‘banned’ from standing as Labour candidate in election

DIANE Abbott has said she is “banned” from standing as a Labour candidate in the General Election.

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2024

LibDems aim to take third-party status at Westminster from SNP, Ed Davey says

THE LibDems can take the key third party position at Westminster from the SNP at the General Election, its leader has said ...

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2024

No parties have gender-balanced candidate list for General Election in Scotland

NOT one of Scotland's political parties has produced a gender-balanced selection of candidates for the General Election, it has been revealed.

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2024

Scottish Greens top spin doctor resigns amidst General Election campaign

The Scottish Greens’ head of media has resigned ahead of the General Election...

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2024

'Unite to defeat every Tory MP': John Swinney to campaign in Alister Jack's seat

The First Minister is set to call for Scotland to unite in the General Election to “defeat every Tory MP in the country” while campaigning in…

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2024

Is the General Election really terrible timing for Scottish voters?

SCOTLAND has been waiting eagerly for the date of the General Election to be announced all year, but as the days of May passed by expectations grew…

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2024

Scottish party leaders campaign on first weekend since General Election called

SCOTLAND’S party leaders have taken to the streets on Saturday in what marks the first weekend since the General Election was called.

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2024

Michael Gove announces he will not stand at the General Election

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has announced he will not stand at the General Election.

The National (Scotland) · May 24, 2024