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Ed Davey hits out at 'corruption' as Gambling Commission launches investigation into election bets
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey was asked about the betting allegations as he campaigned in Sheffield, describing what appears to have been happening as “corruption”. He said: “It think it’s quite awful. “The idea that you bet on something...
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Sir Ed Davey speaks from Lib Dem target of Eastleigh
Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey speaks to the media during a visit to Crowd Hill Farm, in Hampshire, while on the General Election campaign trail.
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Scottish Lib Dems leader Alex Cole-Hamilton on the launch of his party's manifesto
Interview with the leader of the Scottish Lib Dems Alex Cole-Hamilton on the launch of his party's manifesto.
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Starmer defends claim NHS waiting lists will rise to 10 million under Tories
Pool clip with Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, at a hospital in Nottinghamshire, as he defended the party's disputed claim that NHS waiting lists could rise to 10 million if the Tories remain in power.
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Rachel Reeves reacts to GDP figures showing no growth in April
Rachel Reeves reacts to GDP figures as the UK economy recorded no growth in April, according to the Office for National Statistics. Gross domestic product (GDP) was flat during the month, following growth of 0.4% in March, the ONS said.
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Rachel Reeves outlines five “serious errors” in the Tory manifesto
At a press conference, Ms Reeves said her party had analysed its opposition’s costings and found five “serious errors” which she is concerned about.
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Swinney announces cash boost for football scheme to tackle child poverty
A scheme for local football clubs to help families facing poverty is to have its funding doubled, First Minister John Swinney has announced. The Scottish Government is to increase the support if gives to the Extra Time initiative – which...
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John Swinney calls PM comments on Labour tax plans 'baseless' and 'utterly inappropriate'
Leader of the SNP John Swinney has called Rishi Sunak's comments on Labour's tax plans 'baseless' and 'utterly inappropriate'. The First Minister was talking at an election event in Springburn, Glasgow.
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Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross to stand at General Election
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has confirmed his intention to stand at the General Election despite initially planning to step down. Mr Ross enters the fray with just 24 hours left for nominations to be confirmed for seats...
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Sunak refuses to be drawn on returning Frank Hester donation - full clip
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gives a pool clip during a visit to Gloucester Rugby Club.
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RIshi Sunak refuses to be drawn on returning Frank Hester donation
Rishi Sunak refused to be drawn on whether the Conservative Party would return the £10m given to them by donor Frank Hester, following alleged comments made about MP Diane Abbott, and he stopped short of saying the comments would fall...
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Politics daily briefing: May 2
All the latest political developments, as voting begins in the local elections.
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Nigel Farage speaks to crowds in Calcton-On-Sea
Nigel Farage gives a speech to crowds in Calcton-On-Sea following his announcement to run as leader of Reform UK. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said he would be a “champion” for Clacton, which he described as a “forgotten,...
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Modi claims victory for his alliance in India’s general election
In his 10 years in power, Modi has transformed India’s political landscape, bringing Hindu nationalism into the mainstream. (Scripps News)
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John Healey claims Labour is "the party of defence" during campaign speech
Shadow defence secretary John Healey claimed Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party is "the party of defence" as he joined the Labour leader at a campaign speech in Greater Manchester as Sir Keir announced plans to increase defence spending if...
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Swinney hits out at Tory ‘strategy to undermine Scottish Parliament’
A pledge by the Conservatives to change the Equalities Act is part of a “deliberate strategy to undermine the powers of the Scottish Parliament”, First Minister John Swinney has said. The SNP leader responded to a Tory election promise...
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Greens launch election campaign in Bristol
Green Party election campaign launch in Bristol with co-leaders Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay. The co-leaders were introduced by former Green MP Caroline Lucas, who is not standing at the election after representing Brighton, Pavilion...
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Robinson will ‘continue Irish Sea border fight’ as he’s ratified as DUP leader
Gavin Robinson has pledged to “continue to fight” against an Irish Sea border after being ratified as DUP leader. Mr Robinson has been serving as interim leader since early April when Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigned from the DUP after...
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Jeremy Corbyn launches campaign for re-election as independent MP
Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn will launches his campaign to be re-elected as the independent MP for Islington North on Wednesday night. The launch was hosteded at a community centre which was officially opened by the...
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John Swinney says Michael Matheson should not resign as an MSP
John Swinney said Michael Matheson should not resign as an MSP, but admitted the Scottish Parliament has got itself into a “really tricky situation” over its recommended suspension for iPad bill MSP Michael Matheson. The First Minister...
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Matheson vows to remain an MSP as Holyrood backs suspension over iPad scandal
Michael Matheson has insisted he will remain an MSP despite Holyrood voting to impose tough sanctions on him after he racked up a data roaming bill of almost £11,000 on his Parliament-issued iPad. MSPs voted by 64 to zero to impose the...
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Labour’s plans require no more tax rises, Reeves says
Labour will not announce any additional tax rises during the election campaign, Rachel Reeves has said. The shadow chancellor also ruled out holding an emergency budget if Labour won the election, saying she would not hold a fiscal event...
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John Swinney comments on hopes of a UK government recognising Palestinian state
First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney comments recognising Palestinian state and the cost of living issue for the people of Scotland. He again appealed to voters who wanted an independent nation to vote SNP on July 4.
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Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves answer questions in Hertfordshire
Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves answer questions from the public during a campaign visit in Hertfordshire The Labour leader and shadow chancellor visited the Airbus factory in the constituency of Stevenage in Hertfordshire,