Richard Wheeler
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Rishi Sunak to offer help to first-time buyers and tax cuts in Tory manifesto
The manifesto launch on Tuesday comes after a bruising few days in the campaign for the Prime Minister.
11 Jun 2024
Politics
What to expect on the General Election campaign trail on Tuesday
It is manifesto launch day for the Conservatives while Labour presses its action plan for child health.
11 Jun 2024
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Rishi Sunak makes manifesto tax cut pledge after dismissing resignation rumours
The Prime Minister’s remarks came as he managed the continued fallout over his early departure from D-Day commemorations.
10 Jun 2024
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Rishi Sunak to claim Tories can lower taxes as he launches election manifesto
The Prime Minister will be hoping to improve his party’s outlook as Labour continues to enjoy a strong lead in the opinion polls.
10 Jun 2024
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Labour drops legal claims against Jeremy Corbyn-era staff
The party has been criticised for spending money on the case rather than campaign work.
6 Jun 2024
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Labour discontinues legal claims against Jeremy Corbyn-era staff, say lawyers
The legal action was connected to claims over the leak of a controversial internal report on antisemitism in the party.
6 Jun 2024
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Corbyn: Dissing past and my time as Labour leader does not make Starmer strong
The former Labour leader has submitted his nomination papers to officially stand as an Independent at the General Election on July 4.
5 Jun 2024
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Nigel Farage issues ‘political revolt’ warning as he makes U-turn in MP bid
The former MEP was also announced as the new leader of Reform UK.
3 Jun 2024
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Nigel Farage enters election race as he announces he will stand in Clacton
Mr Farage will also take over the leadership of Reform UK.
3 Jun 2024
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What General Election pledges have the Conservatives and Labour made so far?
Party leaders Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer go head-to-head in a televised debate on Tuesday.
3 Jun 2024
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Nigel Farage fuels speculation with ’emergency’ General Election announcement
Mr Farage has stood – and failed – seven times to gain election as an MP.
3 Jun 2024
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Starmer puts his troops on Tory territory in best defence party fight
The Labour leader reaffirmed his party’s commitment to a ‘nuclear deterrent triple lock’.
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What is the Conservative Party’s first General Election health campaign offer?
Community care has been the focus of the party’s campaign efforts on Sunday.
2 Jun 2024
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Cooper: Labour wants to cut migration levels but we have no specific target
Labour’s bid to focus on immigration came as Health Secretary Victoria Atkins outlined moves to boost community care.
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Farage has ‘no interest’ in Tory pact as Reform floats employer immigration tax
Reform UK’s honorary president, who is not standing to be an MP at the General Election, said he felt ‘betrayed’ by the Conservatives.
30 May 2024
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Reeves: No income tax or national insurance rises if Labour win
The shadow chancellor also failed to rule out public spending cuts when challenged on her plans.
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Government’s leasehold reforms ‘not the revolution required’, peers told
The Bill aims to make it cheaper and easier for more people to extend their lease, buy their freehold and take over management of their building.
24 May 2024
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Theresa May says Commons farewell calling on MPs to prioritise ‘public service’
The former prime minister’s husband Sir Philip watched on as Mrs May bowed out after 27 years.
24 May 2024
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Parliament backs moves to exonerate subpostmasters caught up in Horizon scandal
Royal assent will be given to the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill on Friday.
24 May 2024
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Mordaunt: We’re the underdogs but voters must not allow red mist to sway vote
The Commons Leader used the weekly business session to also label Labour MPs as being part of the ‘Britain-bashing brigade’.
23 May 2024
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Minister predicts England v Scotland showdown in Euro 2024 final
MPs approved regulations to allow pubs to stay open for longer if either or both teams reach the semi-finals or final.
22 May 2024