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Sunak defends cash-for-towns pledge as he launches battle bus
Rishi Sunak denied claims he is "buying votes" with a promise of cash for towns as campaigning entered its second weekend. The Prime Minister batted off criticism that his pledge to give 30 towns £20 million was targeted mainly at Tory...
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SNP leader John Swinney visits Aberdeen outskirts on the latest stop of his election campaign trail
John Swinney visits at the Grey Hope Bay Cafe on the outskirts of Aberdeen during the SNP’s campaign trail, joined by Stephen Flynn, who currently holds the Aberdeen South seat.
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Labour does not appreciation the trouble Welsh FM is in, Plaid leader says
Sir Keir Starmer “does not appreciate the trouble” the embattled Welsh First Minister is in, the leader of Plaid Cymru has said. Rhun ap Iorwerth, the leader of the Welsh national party, has said the Labour Party has not appreciated the...
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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...
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General Election 2024: June 1 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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Rishi Sunak boards Conservative campaign bus
Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, boards the Conservative campaign bus at Redcar Racecourse. The Prime Minister unveiled the Conservative campaign bus in Teesside during his tour of the North East on Saturday.
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HD version: Labour launches its battle bus as General Election campaign continues
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, his deputy Angela Rayner and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves, launch and set off in the party's campaign battle bus in West London. Ms Rayner will cover a 5,000-mile journey to battleground seats. The...
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Sunak unveils the Conservative campaign bus
Rishi Sunak has unveiled the Conservative campaign bus in Teesside during his tour of the North East on Saturday. In a speech in front of the blue coach, the Prime Minister sought to draw dividing lines with Labour.
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Sunak urges Hamas to accept Biden's ceasefire proposal
Interview with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Teesside as part of his tour of the north east of England on the Conservatives' campaign trail. Mr Sunak speaks about US President Joe Biden's ceasefire proposal to bring an end to the...
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Davey attends baking class at primary school as he announces plans for free school meals to all children
Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey attended a baking class at High Beeches Primary School as he announces plans to provide free school meals to all primary school children.
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Diane Abbott 'free' to stand as Labour candidate says Starmer
Diane Abbott is “free” to stand as a Labour candidate in the General Election, Sir Keir Starmer has said after a days-long row over her political future overshadowed Labour’s campaign. The Labour leader on Friday gave the green light for...
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Sunak brushes off suggestion that Tories are deserting him
Rishi Sunak has brushed off questions about Tories deserting his party. It comes after Mark Logan, who represented Bolton North East until Parliament dissolved ahead of the election, quit the Conservative Party to back Labour and former...
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Rishi Sunak arrives by train at Bury Station and visits Burrs Activity Centre
Rishi Sunak with the Conservative candidate for Bury North and Lee Kenny (left) and East Lancashire Railway General Manager Lee Kenny (right) at Bury Station before meeting 8-year-old twins Jessica (centre) and Sophia Kaye at Burrs...
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Rishi Sunak speaks in Milton Keynes
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers a stump speech to party members at the MK Gallery in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, while on the General Election campaign trail.
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Rishi Sunak Q&A in Milton Keynes HD version
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak takes part in a Q&A with members of staff during a visit to Niftylift in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, while on the General Election campaign trail HD Version.
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Rishi Sunak tours Niftylift in Milton Keynes
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is given a factory tour during a visit to Niftylift in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, while on the General Election campaign trail.
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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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Wes Streeting gives a speech on NHS in Worcester
Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting gives a speech during a visit to Worcester City FC, while on the General Election campaign trail.
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Darren Jones holds press conference to 'call out' Conservative spending plans
Darren Jones, shadow chief secretary to the treasury, holds a press conference to 'call out' Conservative spending plans he says are unfunded and potentially damaging to ordinary people's finances.
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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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Labour warns of ‘£71 billion of unfunded spending’ pledges by Conservatives
Shadow Treasury chief secretary Darren Jones warned of ‘£71 billion of unfunded spending’ pledges by the Tories in the first week of the General Election campaign, arguing that they could shake market confidence similarly to the Liz...
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Rishi Sunak visits defence vehicle manufacturer during visit to Honiton
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak inspected defence vehicles during a trip to manufacturer Supacat in Honiton, as part of his campaigning tour of Devon and Cornwall.
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Lib Dems launch Welsh election campaign - HD version
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey launched the party’s General Election campaign in Wales, with a main focus on farming. He joined Welsh Lib Dem leader Jane Dodds to set out a rescue plan for farmers, promising £1 billion in extra...
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Starmer: no decision yet taken on whether Abbott will stand for Labour
Veteran Labour MP Diane Abbott has not been barred from standing in the General Election, Sir Keir Starmer said. The Labour leader said no decision had been taken on whether she would be allowed to defend her seat. Ms Abbott, who in 1987...