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Alan Duncan attacks Tory party after being cleared over antisemitism claims

Former minister exonerated after ‘political decision’ led to investigation despite there being no formal complaint

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2024

Alex Salmond shocks with admission he voted SNP at election

ALEX Salmond has claimed to have given the SNP “their saving grace” as he revealed he voted for his former party in the election.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2024

Political podcasting is the hottest career right now

These are the newly minted political podcasts and presenters in the U.K.

Fortune · Jul 6, 2024

Labour will keep Bibby Stockholm barge in use if elected, Yvette Cooper confirms

The party has said it cannot end the use of the vessel immediately if it wins the election, but that it wants to end the need for barges and hotels ‘as fast as possible’

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024

Repeated political soundbites can influence how people think – even if they disagree with the message

It’s now common for radio stations and news podcasts to run a package of soundbites to promote their shows, and this takes on an even more political flavour in the lead up to an election. Political parties are also focused on pushing out their own soundbites about their adversaries. Whether…

The Conversation · Jun 24, 2024

John Swinney: Will of Scottish people should not be ‘thwarted’ by UK government

THE will of the Scottish people on independence should not be “thwarted” by the UK government if the SNP wins a majority of seats, John…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2024

The week in audio: Nick Ferrari; The News Agents; The Rest Is Politics; Oh God, What Now?; Electoral Dysfunction; The Turnout With GK Barry – review

With days to go to the UK’s general election, our critic listens to Starmer and Sunak face LBC’s listeners and dips into the big-name political podcasts

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2024

Rishi Sunak under Labour pressure for backing Tory candidates despite alleged election date bets

A second Tory being looked into by the Gambling Commission — Bristol North West candidate Laura Saunders — previously worked at the Tory campaign HQ

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2024

Campaign catchup: The SNP’s strained strategy, Johnson’s jaunt, and a dodgy dossier

In today’s newsletter: Scotland’s governing party launched its manifesto on Wednesday – but a sense of decay lingers over the SNP

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2024

Rishi’s LBC phone-in, inflation falls and Tories face London wipe-out - The Standard podcast

Plus a full automated transcript of today’s episode...

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2024