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John Swinney insists SNP can win in ‘independence day’ General Election
Scotland’s First Minister has insisted he can lead the SNP to victory in an “independence day” General Election. John Swinney said the election, now confirmed to take place on July 4, also gave voters the chance to get rid of Rishi Sunak...
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John Swinney takes questions at launch of SNP General Election campaign
Scotland’s First Minister has insisted he can lead the SNP to victory in an “independence day” General Election. John Swinney said the election, now confirmed to take place on July 4, also gave voters the chance to get rid of Rishi Sunak...
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'We are ready for the fight' says Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth
"We are ready for the fight" says Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru, speaking during a visit to Cardigan following the announcement of a general election.
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Sir Keir Starmer in profile
A look at the career of Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer as he begins his General Election campaign. Three years ago Sir Keir seriously considered throwing in the towel after seeing Labour crash to a humiliating defeat in the Hartlepool...
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Rishi Sunak arrives in Scotland on day one of General Election campaigning
Rishi Sunak arrives at Inverness Airport in Scotland, on day one of his UK tour ahead of the general election.
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Rishi Sunak visits brewery in Wales
Rishi Sunak visits a brewery in Cardiff, Wales, on day one of his UK tour ahead of the general election.
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Covid record shows I can be trusted with the economy - Sunak
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak takes part in a Q&A with workers during a visit to West William Distribution in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, while on the General Election campaign trail. He said his record during Covid meant he could be trusted to...
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Rishi Sunak takes part in Q&A in Derbyshire - full event
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak takes part in a Q&A with workers during a visit to West William Distribution in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, while on the General Election campaign trail. He said his record during Covid meant he could be trusted to...
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'This election is for you', says Stamer as he kicks off General Election campaign
Sir Keir Starmer has told voters “this election is for you” to end the chaos as he kicked off his General Election campaign in Kent. The Labour leader gave his first speech on the campaign trail at Gillingham Football Club, flanked by...
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Stamer kicks off General Election campaign at Gillingham Football club
Sir Keir Starmer has told voters “this election is for you” to end the chaos as he kicked off his General Election campaign in Kent. The Labour leader gave his first speech on the campaign trail at Gillingham Football Club, flanked by...
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Archive footage of Prime Minsiter Rishi Sunak
A look at the career of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as he calls a General Election for July 4. The one-time Tory golden boy, Mr Sunak enjoyed an astonishingly rapid ascent – but having scaled the peak of British politics he has struggled...
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Richard Tice says Rishi Sunak is 'terrified' of the Reform Party as he launches their electoral campaign
Reform Party leader Richard Tice says that the Tory Party are "terrified" of the Reform Party as he spoke at their campaign kick-off. Mr Tice confirmed that Reform would run candidates in all seats in England, Scotland and Wales in the...
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Rishi Sunak in profile
A look at the career of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as he calls a General Election for July 4. The one-time Tory golden boy, Mr Sunak enjoyed an astonishingly rapid ascent – but having scaled the peak of British politics he has struggled...
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General Election is a choice between two countries, Sir Keir Starmer says
The Labour leader has pitched the General Election as a vote between “two different countries, two different futures” for the UK, as he started on the campaign trail. Sir Keir Starmer kicked off his bid to be the next prime minister at...
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Secretaries of State arrive for Cabinet meeting
Secretaries of State including Grant Shapps, Laura Trott, Claire Coutinho, Victoria Atkins, Mel Stride, Chris Heaton-Harris, Andrew Mitchell, Johnny Mercer, Alex Burghart, Steve Barclay arrive for a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street.
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Rishi Sunak calls General Election for July 4
Rishi Sunak has called a General Election for July 4, saying it was “the moment for Britain to choose its future”. The Prime Minister has gambled that improved inflation figures and a recovering economy will help him overturn Labour’s...
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Members of Cabinet leave No 10 after General Election announcement
Members of Cabinet leave Downing Street after PM Rishi Sunak announces a General Election on July 4. Footage includes: Richard Holden, Mel Stride, Gillian Keegan, Alister Jack, Lucy Frazer, Claire Coutinho, Victoria Atkins and Lord True.
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Sir Keir Starmer speaks after General Election announced
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer told voters that on July 4 the future of the UK is in “your hands”, saying “together we can stop the chaos, we can turn the page, we can start to rebuild Britain”.
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Ed Davey speaks after General Election announced
Ed Davey said every vote for the Liberal Democrats in the General Election will be a vote for a “local champion”. The Lib Dem leader said at an event with supporters in Surrey: “Across the country, people are crying out for change and...
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Sir Keir Starmer speaks following General Election announcement
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer told voters that on July 4 the future of the UK is in “your hands”, saying “together we can stop the chaos, we can turn the page, we can start to rebuild Britain”.
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Sir Ed Davey reacts to General Election announcement
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey joined supporters at the London Recreation Ground in Camberley, Surrey as he reacted to the news that Rishi Sunak has called a General Election for July 4.
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Ed Davey speaks after general election confirmed - high res
Liberal Democrats leader, Sir Ed Davey, speaks after Rishi Sunak confirmed the date of the general election will be July 4. Sir Ed said every vote for the Liberal Democrats in the General Election will be a vote for a “local champion”....
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Sunak asked about election as he leaves Downing Street
Journalists ask Prime Minister Rishi Sunak if he is calling for a general election as he leaves Downing Street on Wednesday morning.
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Daily Politics Briefing: May 23
A look at the key facts and figures from the world of politics as Rishi Sunak calls a general election for July 4.