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Greenpeace protester mounts Tory bus demanding ‘clean power not Paddy Power’
A Greenpeace activist has climbed on to the Tory election battle bus to protest against the party’s environmental record. Amy Rugg-Easey got on to the coach using a ladder as it was parked outside a kit car manufacturer in...
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James Cleverly and Mark Spencer visit pub in Nottinghamshire on election trail
Home Secretary James Cleverly and Tory MP candidate for Sherwood Mark Spencer visit The Hutt in Nottinghamshire whilst on the election trail.
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Rishi Sunak launches Scottish Tory manifesto
Rishi Sunak said only the Scottish Conservatives have the “courage to stand up to the nationalists” as he launched the Scottish Tory manifesto. The Prime Minister said: “It’s only Douglas (Ross) and his team that have been prepared to...
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Rishi Sunak says Tories' carrying out 'internal' probe into betting allegations
Speaking to broadcasters in Edinburgh, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, said his party are conducting 'internal inquiries' into election betting allegations. The Prime Minister said they will 'act on any relevant findings or information'. The...
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Cleverly says aide described Rwanda policy as ‘crap’ for ‘dramatic effect’
James Cleverly has claimed his parliamentary aide was making a “counterintuitive statement” for dramatic effect when he described the Rwanda policy as “crap”. The Home Secretary said James Sunderland was supportive of the policy and its...
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Rishi Sunak speaks at launch of Welsh Conservative manifesto - full
Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, speaks at the launch of the Welsh Conservative manifesto in North Wales. Introduced by Welsh Secretary David TC Davies, the Prime Minister hit out at Sir Keir Starmer’s “constant U-turns”. “Do not let Labour...
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Continued dominance of male voices in the UK general election campaign leading to 'media mansplaining'
Political Communication experts Jilly Kay (1st speaker), Dominic Wring (2nd speaker) and David Deacon (3rd speaker) at Loughborough University discuss a report on UK wide media coverage of the 2024 UK General Election - between the 13th...
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Nigel Farage visits Clacton and makes a comment on Andrew Tate
Nigel Farage visits Clacton, the constituency he is running in the general election 2024. While walking, he was asked his opinion on Andrew Tate, to which his response was, “He’s got a massive following, and that shows you how big the...
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Sunak tries to move on from betting row with plea not to ‘sleepwalk to July 4’
Rishi Sunak has faced further questions on gambling by Conservative candidates, as he sought to move on from the scandal, telling voters not to “sleepwalk to July 4”. Speaking at the launch of the Tories’ Welsh manifesto, the Prime...
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'Far from ideal' - Gove comments on Tory election betting 'scandal'
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has responded to the news that Conservative Party director of campaigning Tony Lee took a leave of absence on Wednesday, as it emerged his wife Laura Saunders was being investigated over an alleged election...
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Sir Ed Davey labels Conservative betting allegations as 'corruption'
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'.
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Politics daily briefing: June 20
Daily politics briefing for June 20, as Rishi Sunak faces calls to launch an inquiry after one of his protection officers was arrested over alleged bets on the timing of the General Election.
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'It's a far from ideal situation', says Gove amid Gambling Commission investigation over alleged bets
Michael Gove comments as a parliamentary candidate and wife of the Tory director of campaigning are facing a Gambling Commission investigation over an alleged bet on the General Election date.
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Nigel Farage, Leader of Reform UK, speaks at a town hall event at Clacton HD Version
Nigel Farage, Leader of Reform UK, speaks at a town hall event at Clacton HD Version. Nigel Farage says the country is broken and in this general election neither of the main parties are offering anything new.
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Daily Politics Briefing: June 13
All the latest political developments, with Labour set to launch its election manifesto on Thursday.
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General Election 2024: June 7 round-up
A daily round-up as the UK is set to go to the polls for a July 4 election.
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Portsmouth residents in Penny Mordaunt's constituency talk about the PM skipping D-Day event
Residents in Portsmouth speak about the backlash to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision to skip a D-Day event and whether this will affect Penny Mordaunt's hopes of retaining her Portsmouth North seat in the General Election Speakers...
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Sir Ed Davey cooks on a barbeque on Lib Dem General Election campaign visit in Wiltshire
The Liberal Democrats “don’t share any of the values of Nigel Farage”, leader Sir Ed Davey said when asked about the arch-Brexiteer’s return to frontline politics. Pressed on whether he had any concerns over the new Reform UK leader...
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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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General Election 2024: June 6 round-up
A daily round-up as the UK is set to go to the polls for a July 4 election.
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Farming leader urges parties to back food production as sector on ‘knife-edge’
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Tom Bradshaw called for a significant increase in the UK agricultural budget to £5.5 billion a year as the “correct level” of investment for meeting environmental targets and supporting sustainable...
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Ed Davey apologies for speeding on motorway as he takes part in 'drum therapy' class
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey visits a Care Home in Romsey, Hampshire and participates in 'Drum Therapy.' Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey also answers a question about getting fined for speeding after being caught doing 73mph in...
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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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Rishi Sunak meets activists in Blythe
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks to party activists in Blyth, in the North East of England while on the General Election campaign trail. The Prime Minister was joined by Maureen and Ian Levy, Conservative candidates for Blyth and...