Sophie Wingate
Politics
Starmer vows to end ‘system failing our kids’ ahead of expected social media ban
The public consultation on the issue, which closed on May 26, received about 116,000 responses, making it the second-largest in history.
15 Jun 2026
Politics16 Jun 2024
Streeting urges doctors to cancel strikes and promises ‘day one’ call
The shadow health secretary said he would be on the phone to junior doctors on the first day of a Labour government to resolve the dispute.
Politics14 Jun 2024
Election campaign day 23: Sunak defiant as Farage claims polling boost
Rishi Sunak was defiant after an opinion poll put Nigel Farage’s Reform UK ahead of the Tory Party
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Farage predicts 6m Reform votes as he pitches himself as ‘voice of opposition’
The Reform UK leader said a poll showing his party slightly ahead of the Tories marked an ‘inflection point’ in the campaign.
14 Jun 2024
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Sunak urges voters not to hand Labour a ‘blank cheque’ by choosing Reform
It comes after a major opinion poll showed Nigel Farage’s party overtaking the Conservatives.
14 Jun 2024
Politics13 Jun 2024
‘Very disappointing’ that aide bet on July election date - Sunak
Tory candidate Craig Williams has refused to say whether he had placed the bet based on insider information
Politics13 Jun 2024
Sunak aide admits ‘huge error of judgment’ betting on election date
Tory candidate Craig Williams declined to say whether he had placed the bet based on insider information.
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Protester disrupts Keir Starmer’s manifesto launch
Shortly after the Labour leader took to the stage, a woman started shouting that he was offering ‘the same old Tory policies’.
13 Jun 2024
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Hunt warns Britons not to hand Labour ‘an even bigger majority’ by voting Reform
The Chancellor became the latest Cabinet minister appearing to concede the Conservatives are heading for defeat.
13 Jun 2024
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Reeves alleges £71bn black hole in Tory costings and ‘second mortgage bombshell’
Labour’s shadow chancellor accused Rishi Sunak of ‘cosplaying Liz Truss’ by making unfunded commitments.
11 Jun 2024
Politics
Rishi Sunak: I’m not blind to the fact that people are frustrated with me
The Prime Minister’s mea culpa came as he launched the Tory manifesto in a bid to overturn Labour’s yawning poll lead.
11 Jun 2024
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Lib Dems pledge to compensate victims of Horizon scandal that has dogged Davey
Sir Ed Davey has been hit by disclosures over his role as minister amid the Post Office Horizon IT scandal.
10 Jun 2024
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Labour’s Ashworth declines to rule out capital gains or corporation tax hikes
Jonathan Ashworth insisted Sir Keir Starmer’s party would not raise income tax, national insurance or VAT.
10 Jun 2024
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Starmer rejects Thornberry suggestion private school fees VAT may swell classes
The shadow attorney general’s claim has triggered a row within Sir Keir Starmer’s party.
10 Jun 2024
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Sunak dismisses resignation rumours and says he is ‘energised’ by campaign
The Prime Minister said he wouldnot stop ‘fighting for the future of our country’ amid the continued fallout from his early departure from D-Day.
10 Jun 2024
Politics10 Jun 2024
Labour’s Phillipson says Thornberry’s growing class sizes comment ‘wasn’t right’
The shadow education secretary slapped down her colleague’s suggestion Labour’s plan to add VAT to private school fees would lead to larger classes.
Politics9 Jun 2024
Police would get powers to scrap noisy off-road bikes under Labour
Sir Keir Starmer’s party is pledging a crackdown on antisocial behaviour on Britain’s streets.
Politics
What to expect on the General Election campaign trail on Sunday
Labour is talking tough on law and order while the Tories are pledging a benefits overhaul.
9 Jun 2024
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Labour talk tough on law and order as Tories seek to move on from D-Day debacle
Labour is setting out a crackdown on antisocial behaviour while Rishi Sunak’s party is pledging a benefits overhaul.
9 Jun 2024
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Election campaign day 17: Rishi Sunak ducks media as D-Day row rumbles on
The PM visited a walled garden as political opponents continued to bad-mouth his early return from Normandy.
8 Jun 2024
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Sunak criticised for ‘dodging’ media questions as D-Day snub fallout continues
A planned ‘huddle’ with reporters was called off as the Prime Minister hit the campaign trail on home turf.
8 Jun 2024