Rishi Sunak to claim Tories can lower taxes as he launches election manifesto
The Prime Minister will be hoping to improve his party’s outlook as Labour continues to enjoy a strong lead in the opinion polls.
Reform UK candidate mocked for ridiculous immigration remarks
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Union boss says Tory claims on economy are ‘laughable’
The union organisation said its analysis showed the UK has suffered the biggest rise in unemployment of any OECD country since the turn of the year.
Sunak apologises after skipping international D-Day ceremony for TV interview
The PM said that ‘on reflection’ he should have stayed in France for the international event to mark the 80th anniversary of the allied landings.
Recognition of Palestinian state in peace process expected in Labour manifesto
Sir Keir Starmer will also commit to ensuring such a move is not vetoed by a neighbouring country, according to multiple reports.
BBC apologises for ‘inappropriate comment’ during D-Day programme
An edited version of the programme has been uploaded to BBC iPlayer.
Tory candidate withdraws from election after ‘wholly inappropriate’ comments
Sam Trask had been standing as a candidate in the Bridgend constituency in south Wales.
Labour accuses Rishi Sunak of threatening pensioners’ living standards
The party said the number of over- 65s paying income tax has almost doubled, from 4.5 million in 2009/10, to 8.5 million in 2023/24.
Former Labour candidate Faiza Shaheen to stand as Independent
Faiza Shaheen confirmed her plans to contest the seat of Chingford and Woodford Green on July 4.