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DUP announces Jonathan Buckley as candidate in Lagan Valley
DUP interim leader Gavin Robinson speaking at a press conference in east Belfast where he announced Jonathan Buckley would be the party's candidate in Lagan Valley in the General Election
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Sir Keir Starmer urges Scotland to vote for change
Sir Keir Starmer said Scotland’s voice was “vital” at the General Election and called for an end to “chaos and division”. The Labour leader said the election was “what Scotland needs and what Scotland has been waiting for”.
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Rishi Sunak takes part in Q&A in Derbyshire - high res
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak takes part in a Q&A with workers during a visit to West William Distribution in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, while on the General Election campaign trail. He said his record during Covid meant he could be trusted to...
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Rishi Sunak asks Welsh brewery workers if they are looking forward to the Euros
Rishi Sunak asks if workers at a south Wales brewery were looking forward to the football later this summer as a potential source of revenue, despite Wales not qualifying for the Euro 2024 tournament. The Prime Minister joined Welsh...
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John Swinney launches SNP General Election campaign
Scotland’s First Minister has insisted he can lead the SNP to victory in an “independence day” General Election. John Swinney said the election, now confirmed to take place on July 4, also gave voters the chance to get rid of Rishi Sunak...
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John Swinney takes questions at launch of SNP General Election campaign
Scotland’s First Minister has insisted he can lead the SNP to victory in an “independence day” General Election. John Swinney said the election, now confirmed to take place on July 4, also gave voters the chance to get rid of Rishi Sunak...
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'We are ready for the fight' says Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth
"We are ready for the fight" says Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru, speaking during a visit to Cardigan following the announcement of a general election.
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DUP leader tells rival unionists it is not too late to co-operate over election
The DUP’s interim leader has told rival unionists it is not too late to co-operate to deliver victories for pro-union candidates in several key election battlegrounds in Northern Ireland. Gavin Robinson also vowed to pursue a “positive”...
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Covid record shows I can be trusted with the economy - Sunak
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak takes part in a Q&A with workers during a visit to West William Distribution in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, while on the General Election campaign trail. He said his record during Covid meant he could be trusted to...
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Rishi Sunak takes part in Q&A in Derbyshire - full event
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak takes part in a Q&A with workers during a visit to West William Distribution in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, while on the General Election campaign trail. He said his record during Covid meant he could be trusted to...
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Labour candidate for Cities of London and Westminster joins activists in campaigning event for General Election
Rachel Blake, Labour candidate for Cities of London and Westminster, joins party activists in a campaigning event following the news a General Election has been called for July 4.
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Campaigner reflects on infected blood inquiry
Interview with Jason Evans from Factor 8 infected blood campaign group, speaking about an inquiry report being delivered in Westminster on May 20. Mr Evans’ father Jonathan was born with blood clotting disorder haemophilia and in the...
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Starmer demands general election as new Labour MP takes his seat
Sir Keir Starmer urged the Prime Minister to call an election “as quickly as possible” as he welcomed Labour’s newest MP to Parliament. Chris Webb took his seat in the Commons on Tuesday, five days after winning the Blackpool South...
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Sir Keir Starmer welcomes new Blackpool South MP to Westminster
Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, welcomed the newly-elected Blackpool South MP Chris Webb to Westminster on Tuesday. Present were other members of the party and they all welcomed Mr Webb with a round of loud applause....
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Politics daily briefing: May 4
All the latest political developments, as Rishi Sunak is braced for the result of key mayoral elections in London and the West Midlands, after the Conservatives were trounced in the first day of local election results.
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Politics daily briefing: May 3
All the latest political developments, as the local election results start to come in and Labour claim by-election victory in Blackpool South.
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Politics daily briefing: May 1
All the latest political developments, as the local election campaign enters its final day.
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Ex-England cricketer Monty Panesar to stand as MP for George Galloway’s party
Former England cricketer Monty Panesar said he wanted to stand up for the working-class by running for Parliament for George Galloway’s political party. Mr Panesar appeared alongside the Workers Party of Britain leader in Westminster,...
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Who could succeed Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister?
With Humza Yousaf having announced he will stand down as First Minister of Scotland, the PA news agency looks at the likely contenders for the top job.
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Count Binface running in London mayoral election
London mayoral candidate Count Binface says he would rename London Bridge, make Thames Water bosses “take a dip” in the river and claims he has never heard of his Tory opponent Susan Hall. The self-described intergalactic space warrior,...
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Politics daily briefing: April 19
All the latest political developments, as the SNP has been urged to co-operate with the police investigation into the party’s finances.
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Politics daily briefing: April 11
All the latest political developments, as charities write to the Home Secretary James Cleverly to oppose plans to clamp down on rough sleepers.
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Politics daily briefing: April 7
All the latest political news as the shadow foreign secretary urged Lord Cameron to make an unconventional appearance in the House of Commons to answer questions on Israel arms sales.
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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...