Sophie Wingate
Politics
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
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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
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‘Huge relief’ to see rescue of four hostages by Israel, Rishi Sunak says
The captives had been kidnapped from the Tribe of Nova music festival during Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel.
8 Jun 2024
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Rishi Sunak avoids media questions as D-Day snub criticism continues
A planned ‘huddle’ with reporters was called off as the Prime Minister hit the campaign trail on home turf.
8 Jun 2024
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Minister says new liquid restrictions at airports ‘temporary’
Mark Harper said airline passengers should ‘check with their airport what the rules are’ on carrying liquids over 100ml.
Politics
What are Labour’s plans for small businesses and what are others saying?
The party’s proposals have been welcomed by groups representing small firms.
8 Jun 2024
UK8 Jun 2024
Harper agrees Sunak made ‘mistake’ by leaving D-Day events early
Another Cabinet minister criticised the Prime Minister’s absence from the event in France.
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Election campaign day 16: Rishi Sunak apologises for D-Day blunder
The Prime Minister admitted he made a mistake leaving the anniversary commemorations in Normandy early.
7 Jun 2024
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Rishi Sunak’s D-Day snub: What happened and what it means for his campaign
The Prime Minister was forced to apologise for cutting short his participation in the commemorations to record a TV interview.
7 Jun 2024
UK7 Jun 2024
Who is Steve Barclay? The Tory candidate hoping to hold onto his post
The serving Environment Minister said he hopes to keep his seat which he has held since 2010
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Artists Sir Grayson Perry and Maggi Hambling among Labour donors
Sir Grayson added £180,000 to Labour’s war chest in January, according to Electoral Commission data.
6 Jun 2024