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Conservatives face a bloodbath at July’s UK election. What are the key issues for voters – and what’s Labour promised?

The United Kingdom heads to the polls on July 4, and the widely expected outcome is a defeat for the British Conservative Party after 14 years in power.

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OPINION - The Standard View: Lib Dems are on the march — but what do they stand for?

It isn’t easy being a Liberal Democrat. For decades the third wheel in British politics, the party was relegated to fourth place following its disastrous 2015 election result and the simultaneous rise of the Scottish National Party. But under Sir Ed Davey, the Lib Dems are enjoying something of a…

Evening Standard

Latest polling shows UK Labour likely to win landslide at next week’s election, while Biden gains on Trump across the pond

The United Kingdom general election will be held in a week, on July 4. Polls close at 7am AEST on July 5. The 650 members of the House of Commons are elected by first-past-the-post, in which the candidate with the most votes wins the seat.

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Tory government ‘worst in postwar era’, claims expert study – as it happened

Sir Anthony Seldon leads analysis that concludes that equality, growth and the UK’s standing in the world have all declined since 2010

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John Swinney defends SNP ditching 'independence' on the ballot paper

JOHN Swinney has defended the decision to ditch Humza Yousaf’s plan to have the word independence on the ballot paper at the General Election.

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BBC issues correction after reports on charges against Peter Murrell

THE BBC has issued a correction after misreporting around the charges facing former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell ...

The National (Scotland)

UK's Starmer Campaigns In Key Election Battleground Scotland

UK Labour leader Keir Starmer visited Scotland on the second day of general election campaigning on Friday, targeting a key battleground as his party bids to reclaim power for the first time in 14 years.

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John Swinney Poised To Lead Scottish National Party

Scotland's political landscape undergoes change as SNP transitions leadership amidst pro-independence agenda and internal challenges.

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SNP members welcomed to conference with reminder of party progress

SNP DELEGATES have been welcomed to Aberdeen by Westminster leader Stephen Flynn, who told members to remember what the party has done to ensure…

The National (Scotland)

SNP in fresh turmoil with shock defection of MP Lisa Cameron to the Tories

Lisa Cameron’s move comes after the Scottish National Party lost the Rutherglen by-election to Labour

Evening Standard

Reports of the SNP’s demise are greatly exaggerated

IF you got your news solely from the mainstream English media, you would think the Scottish National Party ( SNP ) are doomed.

The National (Scotland)

Party conference season is here – but decades of polling evidence suggests these events barely move the dial

From late September to early October, the UK’s political parties gather for their autumn conferences. The Conservatives, Labour, the Liberal Democrats and the Scottish National Party will be among the parties bringing their members and MPs together at some expense in a season that lasts about three weeks.

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Battles, old flames and key narratives: a look ahead to conference season

From Liz Truss to Jeremy Corbyn, Brexit to net zero, who are the key figures and crucial issues to look out for at the main party conferences?

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Alex Salmond urges Humza Yousaf to end power sharing deal with Scottish Greens

The former Scottish first minister said the agreement with the Greens was ‘causing difficulities’ for the Scottish Government led by Mr Yousaf.

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‘Fiery’ meeting between Scottish and UK ministers over drug decriminalisation plans

A “FIERY” meeting has taken place between Shirley-Anne Somerville and Suella Braverman over decriminalising drugs, according to the Home Office.

Daily Record

Suella Braverman slams Scottish Government plan to decriminalise drugs at 'fiery' meeting

SNP ministers last week demanded an end to people being arrested and charged for possessing small amounts of banned substances.

The Independent UK

Scottish drug proposals would do ‘untold damage’, says Braverman

Scotland’s drugs minister unveiled radical proposals on Friday, with the UK Government knocking down the plans within an hour.

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn supports keeping ‘incredibly talented’ Nicola Sturgeon in party

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has backed Nicola Sturgeon retaining her membership of the SNP.

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SNP Westminster leader supports keeping ‘incredibly talented’ Sturgeon in party

Stephen Flynn hailed the former Scottish first minister as an ‘incredibly talented politician’.

The Conversation

Nicola Sturgeon arrest: why SNP turmoil has a surprisingly limited effect on its polling

The Scottish National Party is in a dreadful mess. Former leader and former first minister Nicola Sturgeon had already described the events of the past few months as beyond her “worst nightmares” – and that was before she was arrested.

Evening Standard

‘No reason’ to suspend Nicola Sturgeon from SNP after arrest, says Scottish First Minister

There is “no reason” to suspend Nicola Sturgeon from the Scottish National Party despite her arrest, First Minister Humza Yousaf said on Monday.

The New Daily

Scotland’s former first minister Nicola Sturgeon arrested in SNP funding probe

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was arrested on Sunday, the BBC and Sky is reporting as part of a funding inquiry.

Daily Mirror

Nicola Sturgeon arrested under police probe into SNP finances

A statement from Police Scotland said: "A 52-year-old woman has today been arrested as a suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party."

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Tories abandon efforts to impose nuclear power in Scotland

THE UK Government has reportedly abandoned efforts to force Scotland to accept nuclear energy.

Reuters

Scottish National Party appoints auditors as account deadline looms

The Scottish National Party (SNP) on Wednesday said it had appointed auditors ahead of a July deadline to file its annual accounts with Britain's electoral body as police continue to probe the party's finances.

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