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Politics daily briefing: June 30
Daily politics briefing for June 30, as Sir Keir Starmer called for voters to give him a “clear mandate” to govern as he warned Labour that political apathy could hand Rishi Sunak another five years in power.
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Lib Dems leader ‘really worried’ about postal ballot delays
The Liberal Democrats leader says he is “really worried” about postal ballot delays ahead of the upcoming General Election. On Saturday, Ed Davey joined Edinburgh West candidate Christine Jardine, and Scottish Liberal Democrat leader...
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Full: Sir Keir Starmer speaks at a major campaign event at the Royal Horticultural Halls
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer speaking at a major campaign event at the Royal Horticultural Halls in central London, while on the General Election campaign trail.
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Politics daily briefing: June 29
Daily politics briefing for June 29, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said “racism stings” in response to a slur used against him by a Reform UK canvasser, which Nigel Farage has refused to apologise for and denounced as a “political...
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Sir Keir Starmer speaks to the media at a coffee morning with military veterans
Keir Starmer speaks to the media at a coffee morning with military veterans in Aldershot. The event marks Armed Forces Day, which is held on the last Saturday of June every year.
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Sir Keir Starmer called for voters to give him a “clear mandate”
Sir Keir Starmer called for voters to give him a “clear mandate” to govern as he warned Labour that political apathy could hand Rishi Sunak another five years in power. Senior Tories have repeatedly suggested Labour is on course for a...
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Politics daily briefing: June 28
Daily politics briefing for June 28 as the General Election campaign enters its final week.
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Rishi Sunak condemns racist language used about him by Reform UK canvasser
*Language warning at start* Rishi Sunak said a racial slur against him by a Reform UK canvasser “hurts and it makes me angry” and that party leader Nigel Farage “has some questions to answer”. Campaigners for Mr Farage’s party were...
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Rishi Sunak visits Redcar College
Rishi Sunak speaks to BP scholars at Redcar College on the final days of the General Election campaign trail.
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Ed Davey shoots for election success with less than a week left
Ed Davey tries his hand at archery in Little Paxton, Cambridgeshire. There is less than a week before people go to the polls for the General Election.
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Northern Ireland’s Green Party ‘here to call others out’ – O’Hara
The Green Party’s leader in Northern Ireland has vowed to call out others for failures in the region and make their voice heard. Mal O’Hara described the environmental crisis in Lough Neagh, housing crisis, poverty and discrimination as...
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First Minister says upcoming election about 'ensuring Scotland's voice is heard'
Footage of First Minister John Swinney campaigning on Portobello beach in Edinburgh.
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Keir Starmer calls for 'summer of change' on visit to Bollington, Cheshire
Keir Starmer called for 'summer of change' in a speech to constituents of Bollington, Cheshire on a visit there on Thursday as part of his election campaign.
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Rishi Sunak speaks to staff at pottery factory
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks to staff at a pottery factory in Derbyshire whilst on the election campaign trail.
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Sunak refuses to say whether he told former aide about election date
Rishi Sunak has repeatedly refused to say whether he told his former parliamentary aide Craig Williams about the date of the election. Speaking to broadcasters, the Prime Minister said: “I’ve been clear about this. I’m furious to have...
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Nigel Farage tells Reform rally there is 'deep sense of unease' and something 'very wrong' with the UK
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has told a rally in County Durham that there is a “deep sense of unease” and something is “very wrong” with the UK. He said: “We all have a deep sense of unease. Something is going very, very wrong with the...
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Rishi Sunak tours Derby plant of Alstom
Rishi Sunak tours the Derby plant of Alstom, as news was recently announced that new work in the first half of 2025 will save the site.
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Sinn Fein candidate for Foyle meets constituents in Derry
Sinn Fein's candidate in the Westminster election for the constituency of Foyle Sandra Duffy met constituents in Derry as part of her election campaign on Thursday. Duffy knocked on doors with party colleague Caoimhe Archibald, meeting...
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Junior doctors strike outside Downing Street
Junior doctors in England have started a five-day walkout across the country and will return to work on July 2 – just two days before voters go to the polls. Sir Keir Starmer said he would open talks on day one of a Labour government if...
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Politics daily briefing: June 27
Daily politics briefing for June 27, as Sir Keir Starmer accused Rishi Sunak of being “bullied” into taking action over the Westminster betting row as they faced off in their final televised head-to-head debate ahead of the General...
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DUPs Gary Middleton speaks on his chances at the General Election
DUPs Gary Middleton speaks on his chances at the General Election for the county Londonderry constituency.
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Jeremy Corbyn attends Junior doctors strike outside St Thomas' hospital
Junior doctors strike outside St Thomas' hospital over a pay dispute just before the general election. Jeremy Corbyn joined the picket line. Interview with British Medical Association co-chairman, Dr Robert Laurenson and Dr Shiv Sharma
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Miliband visits 'zero bills' property in Stafford
Labour’s shadow secretary for climate change and net zero Ed Miliband visits a ‘zero bills’ newbuild home in Stafford, Staffordshire.
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Starmer suggests action on Gambling Commission investigation shows strong Labour leadership
Sir Keir Starmer said his response to the Gambling Commission investigating Labour candidate Kevin Craig demonstrated his assertive style of leadership. He told broadcasters: “I made very clear that if any of my candidates were being...