UK’s Sunak apologises for leaving D-Day event early for TV interview After widespread criticism, prime minister says decision to skip ceremony in France was a ‘mistake’. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2024
BBC election debate: Penny Mordaunt says Sunak’s D-day snub was ‘very wrong’ in seven-party clash – as it happened Mordaunt, for the Tories, faced Labour’s Angela Rayner, Reform’s Nigel Farage and candidates from Lib Dems, SNP, Greens and Plaid Cymru The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2024
In Tory England, the Lib Dems can smell revenge in the air – and sewage in the rivers In these still largely prosperous rural heartlands, filthy water has become a surprisingly powerful symbol of national decline, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2024
Keir Starmer expected to push for Palestinian state in Labour manifesto Labour policy likely to irritate Israel, whose prime minister reacted angrily when Ireland, Spain and Norway officially recognised Palestine in May The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2024
England’s Euro 2016 nightmare returns with Iceland’s Wembley visit Being dumped out of the tournament and Roy Hodgson’s resignation – plus the Brexit vote – made for a traumatic time eight years ago The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2024
Nigel Farage, the man who wants to be the UK’s answer to Donald Trump Populist politician who formed anti-EU pact with ruling Conservatives is back to engineer party’s demise The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2024
A cliche purge, a show of empathy and a ‘dead cat’: here’s how Starmer or Sunak can win tonight’s debate The Labour leader has everything to lose: Sunak everything to gain, says former Tory communications chief Giles Kenningham The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2024
Who is Julie Etchingham? The ITV presenter hosting the first general election debate The veteran TV presenter is no stranger to hosting political leaders The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2024
32 times Carole Middleton proved she's a great mother figure We look back at some of the times Carole Middleton proved she's a great mother figure. Woman & Home · Jun 1, 2024
Israel’s opposition leader urges Netanyahu to accept ceasefire proposal – as it happened It comes after Israeli PM’s comments appeared to contradict a ceasefire plan Joe Biden presented as Israeli-endorsed The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2024
Election diary: Tory campaign going exactly as planned, say Tories With the Tories’ chances at near zero, Labour is concentrating on fighting an ideological ground war with itself The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2024
Not so long to London: Five Chipping Norton homes to live like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on the Eras tour With Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce rumoured to be renting in the Cotswolds, here are some high-end homes they could consider for a permanent move Evening Standard · May 31, 2024
Jeremy Hunt: My seat's on a 'knife edge' but the Conservatives will defend the Blue Wall brick by brick EXCLUSIVE: The Chancellor said his Surrey seat is on a ‘knife edge’ as the Liberal Democrats seek to oust him Evening Standard · May 30, 2024
New data shows net migration falling − what’s actually behind the numbers As we head into an election where migration is likely to be a key issue, the statistics – which have always been a bit of a headache to untangle – can still feel pretty confusing. New data shows that in the year ending 2023, net migration (the number of people… The Conversation · May 29, 2024
Evening Standard · May 29, 2024 General election TV debates: dates and who will take part The main talking points of the first head to head were taxes, the economy, immigration, education and the NHS
The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2024 Six televised rounds of Starmer v Sunak? I can’t imagine anything worse These debates are rarely useful, let alone enlightening. Let’s have a head-to-head of progressive parties instead, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
The Conversation · May 28, 2024 Digital campaigning is a huge part of elections now – but going viral isn’t everything The election has commenced and the race is on – to amass as many likes, shares and comments as possible. Digital campaigning, particularly through social media, is now a key part of political candidates’ communication toolkit.
The Conversation · May 28, 2024 Is Labour ready for government? Understanding Keir Starmer’s narrative of renewal Is Labour ready for government? This question is being asked regularly of the public by pollsters YouGov, especially as the UK approaches the general election on July 4. For many, the answer is a measure of the extent to which Keir Starmer has changed the party since he became leader.
The Independent UK · May 28, 2024 Israel bombards Gaza’s Rafah amid international condemnation – as tanks reach heart of city Residents say there is intense shelling as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to continue assault as he faces international condemnation over a weekend strike that killed 45 Palestinians
The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024 Israeli tanks 'reach Rafah city centre' as UN prepares for emergency meeting ISRAELI tanks have reportedly reached Rafah city centre as a large operation is carried out despite international warnings for Israel’s offensive…
Evening Standard · May 28, 2024 What are the new EU border rules, and how could they affect your holiday? Long delays are expected at UK exit points while Brits go through the EU’s new registration process for the first time
The Independent UK · May 27, 2024 Sunak’s new ‘triple lock plus’ pension pledge as Tories try to win back older voters The prime minister is desperately trying to woo the ‘grey vote’ back to his party
The Independent UK · May 27, 2024 Theresa May: Compromise should not be a poisonous word in politics The former Tory prime minister also explained at her appearance at the Hay literary festival how she once came to be holding hands with Donald Trump
The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2024 The pensioners’ party plays its last moth-eaten card: national service for the young After 14 years of youth bashing, the Tories’ plan to ‘toughen up’ British teenagers might be just what it takes to bring them all out to vote, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2024 David Cameron vetoes fishing agreement between Scotland and Ireland FOREIGN Secretary David Cameron has vetoed an agreement between Scotland and Ireland to allow Irish fishermen access to the rich fishing grounds…