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‘Others can make their own views’ about campaign trail stunts, Sir Ed Davey says
“Others can make their own views” about Sir Ed Davey’s campaign trail antics, the Liberal Democrat leader has said. Flipping burgers in a back garden on the campaign trail in Wiltshire, the party leader said he was “really sorry” about a...
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Naomi Long speaks to the media after submitting her nomination papers
Alliance Party leader Naomi Long, who is running as a General Election candidate in East Belfast, accompanied by South Belfast candidate Kate Nicholl (left) and Lagan Valley candidate Sorcha Eastwood (right) speaks to media after...
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Sir Ed Davey tries his hand at woodwork during Bicester Green visit
Interview with Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey, who visited a repair shop and tried his hand at woodwork as his campaign trail continued in Bicester Green.
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Daily Politics Briefing: June 6
All the latest political developments, as the General Election campaign pauses to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
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Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross plans to stand at General Election
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross is planning to stand at the General Election, it is understood, after previously saying he would not seek to return to Westminster. It comes after former Scotland Office minister David Duguid...
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Douglas Ross confirms intention to stand at General Election - full version
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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Jeremy Corbyn hands in nomination papers for the General Election
Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn handed in his nomination papers at Islington Town Hall for the 2024 General Election. He will stand as an independent candidate for Islington North. Addressing his supporters who gathered outside,...
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Woman charged with assault after milkshake thrown over Nigel Farage
A woman has been charged with assault by beating and criminal damage after a milkshake was thrown over Nigel Farage. Images appear to show a McDonald’s banana milkshake being thrown at the Reform UK leader as he left the Moon and...
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Rishi Sunak gave insight into his character by lying about Labour's tax plans, says Starmer
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said Rishi Sunak gave an “insight into his character” by lying about Labour’s tax plans, as he spoke to reporters during a visit to Portsmouth's historic dockyard.
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Starmer calls Sunak a liar over Labour tax plans
Sir Keir Starmer has branded Rishi Sunak a liar for suggesting Labour planned to hike taxes by more than £2,000.
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Daily Politics Briefing: June 5
All the latest political developments, the morning after the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak took part in a heated television debate on ITV.
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More could have been done to ‘prepare the ground’ for 20mph speed limits
More could have been done to “prepare the ground” for Wales’ 20mph speed limits, the First Minister has admitted, as he stood by the policy. Mark Drakeford, the outgoing Welsh leader, said people will look back on the policy – which has...
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Lib Dems have nothing in common with Nigel Farage's Reform Party, says Sir Ed Davey
Sir Ed Davey dismissed any concerns about Nigel Farage returning to lead Reform UK, saying the Liberal Democrats have 'nothing in common' with his party, as he announced plans to change social care during a visit to Cheadle in Greater...
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Lib Dems leader Sir Ed Davey makes flower bouquets in Shropshire
Vicky Gilbert of Shropshire Flower Farm, Liberal Democrat candidate for North Shropshire Helen Morgan and Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey make flower bouquets picked from the wild garden at Shropshire Flower Farm, during a visit to...
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Faiza Shaheen resigns from the Labour Party
Faiza Shaheen has resigned from the Labour Party after she was dropped as the party’s candidate for Chingford and Woodford Green. In a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, Ms Shaheen said: 'Today, with a heavy heart, I have made a...
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer campaigns in Bolton as General Election one month away
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer visited a cafe in Bolton on Tuesday for Labour's general election campaign, excactly one month away from polling day. Footage of Sir Keir and shadow work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall in the Bridge...
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Daily Politics Briefing: June 4
All the latest political developments, as Labour promise to “close the door” on Vladimir Putin with homegrown energy.
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No other political party is dictating the Tories' migration policy, says James Cleverly
The Home Secretary was asked if the Tories could move further to the right as a result of Nigel Farage’s return to frontline politics. James Cleverly spoke during a visit to Swain Group in Rochester, Kent, while on the General Election...
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Lib Dems photobomb Rishi Sunak during Tory election campaign visit in Henley-on-Thames
Rishi Sunak’s campaign trip to Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire was briefly interrupted by a Liberal Democrat stunt. As the Prime Minister visited a riverside rowing club and spoke with female members, Lib Dem deputy leader Daisy Cooper...
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Rishi Sunak’s campaign trip to Oxfordshire interrupted by Lib Dem stunt
Rishi Sunak’s campaign trip to Oxfordshire was briefly interrupted by a Liberal Democrat stunt. As the Prime Minister visited a riverside rowing club and spoke with female members, Lib Dem deputy leader Daisy Cooper and a group of...
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Starmer says under Labour 'national security will always come first' as he outlines defence plans - full speech
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer outlined his commitment to defence spending as he claimed under his government 'national security will always come first', during a speech in Greater Manchester.
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Starmer says whole shadow cabinet behind his plan on nuclear weapons during media Q&A
Sir Keir Starmer insisted his whole shadow cabinet is behind him on nuclear weapons when challenged over previous opposition from some of his front bench. The Labour leader also said he'd review legal advice on arms sales to Israel and...
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Daily Politics Briefing: June 3
All the latest political developments, as Rishi Sunak pledges to amend equality laws to prevent “confusion” on sex and gender.
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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...