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Daily Politics Briefing: June 7
All the latest political developments, as Labour says Sunak’s TV interview on D-Day was ‘dereliction of duty’.
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Sunak apologises after skipping international D-Day ceremony for TV interview
Rishi Sunak has apologised after skipping a major international ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day in order to carry out a General Election TV interview. The Prime Minister said “it was a mistake” not to stay in France for...
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John Swinney calls PM comments on Labour tax plans 'baseless' and 'utterly inappropriate'
Leader of the SNP John Swinney has called Rishi Sunak's comments on Labour's tax plans 'baseless' and 'utterly inappropriate'. The First Minister was talking at an election event in Springburn, Glasgow.
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Sir Ed Davey cooks on a barbeque on Lib Dem General Election campaign visit in Wiltshire
The Liberal Democrats “don’t share any of the values of Nigel Farage”, leader Sir Ed Davey said when asked about the arch-Brexiteer’s return to frontline politics. Pressed on whether he had any concerns over the new Reform UK leader...
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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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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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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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Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross to stand at General Election
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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General Election 2024: June 6 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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Ross stands by Sunak’s £2,000 tax claim as Labour brands it a ‘lie’
Douglas Ross has said he stands by the Prime Minister’s claim that a Labour government would raise taxes by £2,000 while Sir Keir Starmer’s party calls it a “lie”. The Scottish Conservative leader said Sir Keir had not been “agile”...
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General Election 2024: June 5 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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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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Sunak refuses to be drawn on returning Frank Hester donation - full clip
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gives a pool clip during a visit to Gloucester Rugby Club.
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Tory's London mayoral candidate Susan Hall votes in local elections
Susan Hall, Conservative candidate for Mayor of London, votes at Hatch End Lawn Tennis Club for the local elections.
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Politics daily briefing: May 2
All the latest political developments, as voting begins in the local elections.
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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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General Election 2024: June 4 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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Cleverly discusses impact of party's migration plans with employees of a distribution company
Footage from Home Secretary James Cleverly's visit to R Swain and Sons, a distribution company based in Kent. At their headquarters in Rochester, Mr Cleverly was shown their fleet of haulage lorries, met with employees and spoke to them...
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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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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...
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Sunak denies stoking culture wars with Tory pledge to amend Equality Act
Pool clip with Conservative leader Rishi Sunak at a boat club in Oxfordshire while on the General Election campaign.
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Sunak gets photobombed by Lib Dem supporters while touring rowing club in Oxfordshire
Footage of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak touring a rowing club in Oxfordshire. After a short tour of the club, he helped the team polish a boat and also had tea with the rowing crew. While having tea, he was photobombed by Lib Dem...
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Swinney hits out at Tory ‘strategy to undermine Scottish Parliament’
A pledge by the Conservatives to change the Equalities Act is part of a “deliberate strategy to undermine the powers of the Scottish Parliament”, First Minister John Swinney has said. The SNP leader responded to a Tory election promise...