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Keir Starmer tours workshops and studios during visit to National Theatre
Leader of the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer, visited the National Theatre in London on Thursday. During the trip, he toured various workshops, studios, interacted with the staff and spoke to the media in a brief interview.
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Nigel Farage says he'll be Clacton's 'champion' as he visits town after announcing candidacy
Warning: May contain strong language. Nigel Farage, new leader of Reform UK, interviews following General Election campaign in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Vox with local resident Faye Rathe and Giles Watling, Conservative Candidate for Clacton.
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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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Nigel Farage enters election race as he announces he will stand in Clacton - full speech
Rishi Sunak faces a fresh electoral threat after Nigel Farage announced he will stand as a Reform UK candidate at the General Election. Mr Farage announced he will contest Clacton, Essex, after it was also confirmed he will take over as...
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Starmer brushes off questions about Diane Abbott
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer brushed off questions about Diane Abbott as Labour’s battle bus departed west London with Angela Rayner aboard. Asked what had changed when he said on Friday the veteran left-winger could stand as a Labour...
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Starmer to 'fight for the future of steel in Wales'
Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to “fight for the future of steel in Wales”. Labour has previously called for a jobs guarantee for workers in Port Talbot, where Tata is planning to shut down blast furnaces. In his Monmouthshire speech, Sir...
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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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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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Anas Sarwar joins the general election campaign trail in Giffnock
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar speaks on the campaign trail in East Renfrewshire where he visited the Aldomak confectionery company in Giffnock.
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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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Richard Tice election campaign launch speech full
Reform Party leader Richard Tice's full election campaign kick-off speech. Mr Tice argued that Reform would freeze immigration and get rid of NHS waiting lists in two years, if in government.
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Sadiq Khan says his re-election shows Labour can 'double down' on climate policies
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said his re-election showed green policies are popular, and Labour can afford to "double down" on climate action. Mr Khan spoke as he visits the Vatican to meet with the Pope and mayors and governors from...
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Lucy Powell talks on how a Labour government would approach parliament
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons Lucy Powell talks at the Institute for Government on how a Labour government would approach parliament, the legislative process, and the role of MPs. Ms Powell sets out aims to require higher...
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Mike Tapp speaks at Labour event on small boats
Mike Tapp, Labour candidate for Dover, Deal and the villages, speaks at an event in Dover where the party discuss people-smuggling and small boats. Labour will use new counter-terrorism powers to tackle people-smuggling gangs bringing...
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Simon Harris: The right thing to do is to recognise the state of Palestine
Taoiseach Simon Harris reiterates his desire to recognise the state of Palestine, following talks with Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. He spoke answering questions after announcing the Government’s new Dublin City Taskforce.
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Sir Ed Davey and Helen Morgan visit a farm in Shropshire
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey and Helen Morgan, MP for North Shropshire, during a visit to Treflach Farm in Treflach, Shropshire.
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Labour leader pledges to tackle rural crime after hearing about armed robbery
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer was told about a terrifying attack on a village post office as he pledged to tackle rural crime with a cross-government strategy. Sir Keir discussed experiences of crime with people as he toured the village...
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Starmer sets out plans for first government-backed Rural Crime Strategy
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks to the media during a visit to the village of Cawood, Selby, North Yorkshire. Speaking on St George's Day, he set out new plans for the first government-backed Rural Crime Strategy to tackle the...
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Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper set out new plans for the first ever government-backed Rural Crime Strategy
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer with shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper during a visit to the village of Cawood, Selby, North Yorkshire, as they set out new plans for the first ever government-backed Rural Crime Strategy to tackle the...
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Ed Miliband backs 'climate leader' Sadiq Khan for re-election
Interview with shadow energy secretary, Ed Miliband, at Stoke Newington School. Mr Miliband and London Mayor Sadiq Khan visited the school as they launched a new climate action plan for London.
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Labour leader Keir Starmer visits Blackpool ahead of local elections
Labour leader Keir Starmer in Blackpool with Blackpool South candidate Chris Webb. He visits the Beach House Bistro and Bar where he meets owners Hagop and Cheryl Tchobanian and other local residents, including foodbank volunteer Sylvia...
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Simon Harris brings new faces into Cabinet in reshuffle
Simon Harris completed his first task after becoming Ireland’s youngest Taoiseach by filling Cabinet vacancies. The new premier and Fine Gael leader promoted two junior ministerial colleagues to the Enterprise and Further Education...
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Yousaf celebrates 90 years of SNP with ‘confident’ election message
Humza Yousaf has said he is “very confident” in his general election candidates as the SNP celebrates its 90th birthday. The SNP leader and Scotland’s First Minister campaigned in Prestwick, Hamilton and East Kilbride on Saturday to mark...
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Parents of hostage still fighting to bring their son home from Gaza
Sunday will mark six months since Israelis were snatched away by armed Hamas terrorists and taken as hostages and human shields.