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Thursday briefing: The UK campaign trail’s highlights, lowlights – and washouts

In today’s newsletter: From Rishi Sunak’s ‘Drowning Street’ announcement to Ed Davey’s many stunts, we chart the memorable moments of each party’s campaign with senior political correspondent Peter Walker

The Guardian - UK

Dreams and jobs slowly fade away as Bristol bears brunt of arts cuts

In the shadow culture minister’s seat, there is a degree of hope a Labour government might bring change

The Guardian - UK

Sir Keir Starmer rules out 10% levy on Premier League transfers under Labour

Labour will not introduce a 10% tax on Premier League transfers, Sir Keir Starmer has said after reports his party was considering the move

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‘Absolute outrage’: arts in state schools must be a priority for next government, say theatre leaders

Sir Nicholas Hytner, Nancy Medina and Theresa Heskins stress importance of sidelined drama, dance and music studies and say the arts are a ‘necessity for all’

The Guardian - UK

‘People feel betrayed by Labour’: Bristol’s Green surge continues

Anger over Starmer’s stance on Gaza and perceived shift to the right could lead to the Greens’ Carla Denyer being elected in Bristol Central

The Guardian - UK

Senior Labour MP dodges Owen Jones' 'basic questions' on Gaza

A SENIOR Labour member dodged questions from journalist Owen Jones on Gaza while out campaigning.

The National (Scotland)

It is foolish and self-indulgent for the anti-Starmer left to split the Labour vote

The We Deserve Better campaign is guilty of promoting an absurd narrative

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Lib Dems ‘on course to topple leading Tories’ in general election

Local election results in England justify the decision to focus on Conservative areas, claim party strategists

The Guardian - UK

Monty Panesar wanted to be Mayor of London before joining Galloway

The former cricketer had hoped Sadiq Khan would “pass the baton”

Evening Standard

Greens hope breakthrough in Bristol will bring second MP

Poll predicts Green co-leader Carla Denyer will win in new Bristol Central seat by siphoning off votes from disillusioned left

The Guardian - UK

The week in theatre: Starter for Ten; Uncle Vanya review – fingers on buzzers, and samovars

Bamber goes to Bristol in a buoyant musical of David Nicholls’s University Challenge romcom, while Trevor Nunn’s impeccably traditional Chekhov works like a charm

The Guardian - UK

From Glasto tickets to designer handbags: All the freebees MPs got last year

Looking to get Lana Del Rey tickets? It's easy, just become an MP

Evening Standard

Culture is not trivial, it’s about who we are. That’s why Labour needs a plan to save the arts

Music, theatre and art have been crushed by years of Tory cuts. They need to be nurtured again with purpose and with pride, says the Guardian’s chief culture writer, Charlotte Higgins

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Streaming giants ‘must ensure access to UK-made children’s programming’

Labour called on the Culture Secretary to speak with international media platforms like Disney+ and YouTube.

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Keir Starmer accused of promoting ‘narrow band of Blairites’ as he demotes Lisa Nandy

Starmer insists he has put ‘strongest players on pitch’, as changes see comebacks for Liz Kendall and Hilary Benn

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer says Labour shadow cabinet reshuffle puts ‘strongest players on the pitch’ ahead of next election

Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner was given the shadow levelling-up secretary job as part of a move that saw Lisa Nandy demoted

The Independent UK

Starmer: Reshuffle puts ‘strongest players on the pitch’ ahead of next election

Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner was given the shadow levelling-up secretary job as part of a move that saw Lisa Nandy demoted.

Evening Standard

Labour shadow cabinet reshuffle: Who’s in and who’s out of Keir Starmer’s team?

Here is who Starmer’s new cabinet includes

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The Independent UK

Caught out (again): MP claims parking fine on expenses

Exclusive: Labour shadow minister Abena Oppong-Asare becomes fifth MP to be exposed by The Independent over driving fines claims

The Independent UK

Record swing in Selby but Starmer faces ‘serious questions’ as Labour fails to take Uxbridge

Labour had been widely expected to overturn a 7,000 majority in the outer London seat, but candidate Danny Beales fell short

Bristol Post

Bristol West MP Thangam Debbonaire under fire for failing to condemn Rwanda policy

She was unable to say in a BBC interview if Labour would stop the flights, although later confirmed the party would ditch the plan

Bristol Post

New 'Bristol Central' election contest confirmed - and the Greens already say they can win it

Will people vote the same way at a General Election as they did for their local councillor?

Bristol Post

Bosses of £22 billion Parliament restoration come to 'learn lessons' from Bristol Beacon

The Beacon is only £87 million over budget

Bristol Post

Parliament restoration experts seek inspiration on revising history from regional landmarks

Businesses specialising in engineering and architecture to skills and further education, shared their expertise and experience

The Independent UK

Mordaunt: Kicking Johnson off Privy Council would not be ‘appropriate’

Liberal Democrat Wera Hobhouse told the Commons the former PM’s actions were not “right” and were not “honourable”.

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