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Dame Priti Patel launches Conservative leadership campaign – full speech
Dame Priti Patel has launched her Conservative leadership campaign in London promising to get the party “back to winning ways”. Dame Priti said: “The Conservative and Unionist Party is the greatest political party in the world, and I’m...
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The White House is trying to ban fees for families sitting together on a plane
A new rule from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation would ban airlines from charging an extra fee for families sitting together if their kids are under 13. (Scripps News)
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In major shift, Southwest is getting rid of open seating and will now assign seats
After more than 50 years, Southwest Airlines is getting rid of its unique open seating model and will now assign seats. (Scripps News)
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Doug Beattie said he had raised issues about public services funding when speaking to Sir Keir Starmer
Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie said he had raised issues about the funding of public services in Northern Ireland with the new Prime Minister. Speaking following his Stormont meeting with Sir Keir Starmer, Mr Beattie said: “It...
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France's left-wing parties win most seats in elections; lack of majority threatens turmoil
Polling projections show that a coalition on the left that came together unexpectedly ahead of France's snap elections won the most parliamentary seats in the vote. (Scripps News)
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Public reacts to Labour's general election win
We spoke to members of the public outside of Downing Street and got their reaction to the election results. Speakers in order of appearance are: Ron Parker, Preston, 61. Henrique Gabriel, Guildford, 21. Beth Cameron, Edinburgh, 52. Fred...
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Sir Ed Davey votes in the 2024 General Election
Footage of Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey and his wife Emily Gasson arriving at Surbiton Hill Methodist Church in Surbiton, south west London, to cast their votes in the General Election.
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Lib Dem deputy leader hopeful of successful General Election during final campaigning event
Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper speaks in Harpenden during the final campaigning event before the General Election.
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Swinney thanks party members as he launches SNP campaign battlebus
John Swinney praised the generosity of SNP members as he launched his party’s campaign battlebus, promising to be “out on the road with my bus for the remainder of the election campaign”. The bright yellow coach bearing the slogan “a...
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Ialpa president says solution to resolving the Aer Lingus dispute lies with the airline
Ialpa president Mark Tighe says the solution to resolving the Aer Lingus dispute lies with the airline. He was speaking outside the Maldron Hotel in Dublin.
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Micheal Martin announces Jack Chambers as the new deputy leader of Fianna Fail
Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin announces Minister of State Jack Chambers as the new deputy leader. The role has remained unfilled for a number of years.
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Mary Lou McDonald launches Sinn Fein's manifesto
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald launched the party's Westminster General Election manifesto in Belfast. McDonald argued that electing Sinn Fein MPs would bring 'strong leadership and positive change'.
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Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie discusses the upcoming General Election
Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie has said it would be a “personal failure” if his party does not return to Westminster following the General Election. However, he insisted he would not walk away from the leadership if the UUP fails to...
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Lib Dems outline plans to replace Ofwat with ‘tough new regulator’
The Liberal Democrats have outlined more details behind its plan to replace water industry watchdog Ofwat with a “tough new regulator”. Party leader Sir Ed Davey said the Clean Water Authority would be given new powers to tackle sewage...
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Eamon Ryan speaks as votes are counted in Ireland the European and local elections
Interview with Green Party leader Eamon Ryan at Dublin count centre. Counting is underway in both the European and local election in Ireland.
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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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Douglas Ross confirms intention to stand at General Election - full version
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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Mary Lou McDonald says Sinn Fein is ‘Eurocritical’, not Eurosceptic
Mary Lou McDonald has said that Sinn Fein is “Eurocritical” rather than Eurosceptic at the launch of the party’s European election manifesto. The Sinn Fein leader said they were promising “strong representation” in the European...
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Nigel Farage set out Reform UK’s election campaign agenda in Dover
The Reform honorary president Nigel Farage, who has declined to stand as an MP, launched the party’s campaign at a yacht club on the Kent seafront. Speaking to the PA news agency, he ruled out electoral pacts and coalition agreements.
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Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey holds campaign rally in Cheltenham
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey was in the ultra-marginal seat of Cheltenham for the first full day of campaigning after Rishi Sunak called a General Election for July 4. The Cheltenham seat is held by Justice Secretary Alex Chalk...
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Candidates walk the hall as votes counted in Blackpool South by-election
Shots of candidates in the Blackpool South by-election (Chris Webb Labour, Howling Laud Hope, Monster Raving Loony, Ben Thomas, Green), plus quotes from leader of Reform UK, Richard Tice.
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Green Party kicks off its local election campaign in Bristol - full speeches
The Green Party has launched its local election campaign in Bristol with party co-leaders Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsey focusing on a series of policies designed to help councils increase the supply of affordable housing.
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What Israel is doing in Gaza goes well beyond self-defence, says Green Party co-leader
What Israel is doing in Gaza goes well beyond self-defence, the Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer has said. "It seems from all of the available evidence that while, of course, Israel has the right to self-defence, what they are doing...
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Humza Yousaf calls for the SNP to defeat every Tory MP in Scotland
Humza Yousaf call for the SNP to defeat every Tory MP in Scotland. The Scottish First Minister delivered a speech at SNP Campaign Council in Perth.