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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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Jonathan Ashworth speaks on campaign trail in London
Former Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Jonathan Ashworth speaks outside of "Rishi's Mega Mortgages" shop front set up by the Labour party, on the campaign trail in south London.
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Labour unveils faux "Rishi's Mega Mortgages" shop front
A faux "Rishi's Mega Mortgages" shop front set up by the Labour party, on the campaign trail in south London.
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Jonathan Ashworth hits out at Tories with mock mortgage advert
Labour’s Jonathan Ashworth said he is going “on the hunt for Hunt” as he accused the Chancellor of shredding his own manifesto. As the shadow paymaster general unveiled a faux “Rishi’s mega mortgages” shopfront aimed at highlighting the...
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Sunak: Reform campaigner’s racial slur hurts and Farage has questions to answer
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 recorded making racist comments,...
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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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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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Rishi Sunak delivers evening speech in Yorkshire - HD
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers an evening speech near Leeds, Yorkshire. Speaking in Leeds, Yorkshire, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “I know why people are hesitant about giving us their support – I’m not blind to the frustrations...
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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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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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I’ve placed flutters on General Election results, says Scottish Lib Dem leader
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has placed “flutters” on the outcome of races in the General Election, but said it is merely “showing confidence in his friends”. Mr Cole-Hamilton said he has placed small bets in a...
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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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General Election 2024: June 26 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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James Cleverly visits Great British Sports Cars while on the General Election campaign trail
Home Secretary James Cleverly during a visit to Great British Sports Cars in Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, while on the General Election campaign trail.
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Rishi Sunak speaks at an event at Petyt Hall in London
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak making a speech at an event at Petyt Hall, London, while on the General Election campaign trail.
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Davey: Sunak should do more to respond to election betting row
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak should do more to respond to the election betting row. He told the PA news agency: “I do think the Conservative Party could do far more. It feels to me like, as has...
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Politics daily briefing: June 25
Daily politics briefing for June 25 as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak claims Labour would make UK ‘illegal migration capital of the world’.
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LibDem deputy leader Daisy Cooper arrives in a tractor for campaign visit in Hertfordshire
Lib Dem deputy leader Daisy Cooper told campaigners the General Election is "our chance" to displace the Conservatives, as she arrived in a tractor for a campaign visit at a farm near Harpenden, Hertfordshire.
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Politics daily briefing: June 23
Daily politics briefing for June 23, as Housing Secretary Michael Gove said it is "difficult to defend" Tories who allegedly placed bets on the date of the General Election.
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Feargal Sharkey says 'we've had enough' of environmental damage and pleads with people to vote
NOTE: Strong language at 1'13" Feargal Sharkey speaks to the PA news agency at the Restore Nature Now protest in Parliament Square in London. Mr Sharkey said the Conservatives had created a "sorry mess" and said he would vote Labour. Mr...
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Rishi Sunak accuses Nigel Farage of 'appeasement' over Ukraine war comments
Rishi Sunak has said Nigel Farage was “completely wrong” to say the West “provoked” Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Prime Minister told reporters: “What he said was completely wrong and only plays into (Vladimir) Putin’s hands. “This...
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Rishi Sunak meets nighttime economy representatives as Tories campaign in central London
Rishi Sunak took the Tory General Election campaign to central London on Saturday, as he met representatives of the nighttime economy to talk about the party's ecenomic and business policies.
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Angela Rayner visits Manufacturing Technology Centre on General Election campiagn trail
Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner, who comments on the election date gambling allegations involving the Conservative Party. Ms Rayner was visiting the Manufacturing Technology Centre at Ansty Park, near Coventry.