Leaders hold events across the country after July 4 polling day announced
liveRishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer are holding a series of events across the UK on the first full day of the general election campaign. Sunak has begun a two-day tour of the four nations as he seeks to pull off the biggest political comeback in history at the general election on July 4. Starmer, meanwhile, is hosting an event with Angela Rayner as he seeks to kick-start...Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer are holding a series of events across the UK on the first full...Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer are holding a series of events across the UK on the first full...
Daniel Finkelstein
In 1997 the Conservative Party chairman, Brian Mawhinney, went to see the prime minister in Downing Street on a...In 1997 the Conservative Party chairman, Brian Mawhinney, went to see the prime minister in Downing Street on a Friday and returned to Conservative Central Office convinced that his close friend John Major was going to call a snap election within a few days. Quietly, Brian authorised a large expenditure to reserve...In 1997 the Conservative Party chairman, Brian Mawhinney, went to see the prime minister in Downing Street on a Friday and...
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When it comes to table decorations Brin Pirathapan has the one that any home cook would kill for. I’m in the modest...When it comes to table decorations Brin Pirathapan has the one that any home cook would kill for.When it comes to table decorations Brin Pirathapan has the one that any home cook would kill for.
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Enough tinned food and bottled water to be self-sufficient for at least three days. In case of power cuts and digital...Enough tinned food and bottled water to be self-sufficient for at least three days. In case of...Enough tinned food and bottled water to be self-sufficient for at least three days. In case of...
POST OFFICE inquiry sketch
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Hundreds of NHS patients have been prescribed fruit and vegetables by GPs in a pioneering scheme found to help them...Hundreds of NHS patients have been prescribed fruit and vegetables by GPs in a pioneering scheme...Hundreds of NHS patients have been prescribed fruit and vegetables by GPs in a pioneering scheme...
A leading spinal orthopaedic surgeon is alleged to have carried out unnecessary operations at a private clinic and...A leading spinal orthopaedic surgeon is alleged to have carried out unnecessary operations at a...A leading spinal orthopaedic surgeon is alleged to have carried out unnecessary operations at a...
Ten years may pass before those responsible for the Grenfell Tower fire face court, police investigating the causes...Ten years may pass before those responsible for the Grenfell Tower fire face court, police...Ten years may pass before those responsible for the Grenfell Tower fire face court, police...
Angelina Jolie must hand over secrets of her Hollywood lifestyle after a judge ordered the actress to reveal details of the non-disclosure agreements she signed during her married life. Jolie is locked in a legal battle with Brad Pitt, her film...Angelina Jolie must hand over secrets of her Hollywood lifestyle after a judge ordered the...Angelina Jolie must hand over secrets of her Hollywood lifestyle after a judge ordered the...
Eating lots of ultra-processed foods could harm brain health, according to a large trial linking the products to...Eating lots of ultra-processed foods could harm brain health, according to a large trial linking...Eating lots of ultra-processed foods could harm brain health, according to a large trial linking...
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You may have thought that Rishi Sunak’s surprise election announcement was chaotic, but at least he did it sober. The...You may have thought that Rishi Sunak’s surprise election announcement was chaotic, but at least...You may have thought that Rishi Sunak’s surprise election announcement was chaotic, but at least...
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The slickest element of a brief and chaotic Congolese coup attempt at the weekend was its social media strategy. Christian Malanga, 41, announced his mission to remove the president of the mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo on a livestream video, dressed in camouflage and flanked by armed...The slickest element of a brief and chaotic Congolese coup attempt at the weekend was its social media strategy. Christian Malanga, 41, announced his mission to remove the president of the mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo on a livestream video, dressed in camouflage and flanked by armed...The slickest element of a brief and chaotic Congolese coup attempt at the weekend was its social media strategy. Christian...
When Tyler Thompson flew first to South Africa and then on to the Democratic Republic of Congo on April 10, it was the first time he had been on a plane by himself or travelled overseas. Last week the 21-year-old tried to escape the country by swimming across the Congo river before being arrested for attempting to overthrow the Congolese...When Tyler Thompson flew first to South Africa and then on to the Democratic Republic of Congo on April 10, it was the first time he had been on a plane by himself or travelled overseas. Last week the 21-year-old tried to escape the country by swimming across the Congo river before being arrested for attempting to overthrow the Congolese...When Tyler Thompson flew first to South Africa and then on to the Democratic Republic of Congo on April 10, it was the first...
In the early days of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, close aides of Benny Gantz, the centrist politician and former general and defence minister, spoke with pride of his influence on the war’s direction. That has now changed and Gantz is publicly threatening to resign from the cabinet. Five days after Hamas...In the early days of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, close aides of Benny Gantz, the centrist...In the early days of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, close aides of Benny Gantz, the centrist...
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Norway, Ireland and Spain have announced that they will recognise an independent Palestinian state. In a co-ordinated...Norway, Ireland and Spain have announced that they will recognise an independent Palestinian state.Norway, Ireland and Spain have announced that they will recognise an independent Palestinian state.
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Five decades ago Bordeaux suffered a historic humiliation when it was defeated by Californian wines in a blind tasting that became known as the Judgment of Paris. Now the region in southwest France has regained some of its pride in a tasting...Five decades ago Bordeaux suffered a historic humiliation when it was defeated by Californian...Five decades ago Bordeaux suffered a historic humiliation when it was defeated by Californian...
The Australian Republic Movement is in turmoil after its co-leaders quit on Wednesday amid a row over antisemitism.The Australian Republic Movement is in turmoil after its co-leaders quit on Wednesday amid a row...The Australian Republic Movement is in turmoil after its co-leaders quit on Wednesday amid a row...
The leading candidate for the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the European election has been banned from...The leading candidate for the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the European election...The leading candidate for the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the European election...
It was France’s most popular boy’s name in the 1990s, but as it fell from favour the country’s more than 150,000 Kevins found themselves exposed to mockery, class prejudice and even job discrimination. Pronounced “Kev-een” by the French, or...It was France’s most popular boy’s name in the 1990s, but as it fell from favour the country’s...It was France’s most popular boy’s name in the 1990s, but as it fell from favour the country’s...
IN maps and CHARTS
President Biden trails Donald Trump in five of the six swing states expected to decide the 2024 election, according...President Biden trails Donald Trump in five of the six swing states expected to decide the 2024...President Biden trails Donald Trump in five of the six swing states expected to decide the 2024...