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765 Articles
4 months ago
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Stephen Flynn’s attacks on Labour show ‘desperation’ with SNP fears over losing seats, Michael Sh...

Stephen Flynn’s attacks on Labour show ‘desperation’ with SNP fears over losing seats, Michael Shanks claims

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4 months ago
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An election year means a lot of politicians saying nothing

Rishi Sunak is such a confident leader, he is delaying an election for as long as possible.

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5 months ago
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Rishi Sunak labelled 'squatter' after downplaying chance of spring general election

The Prime Minister suggested an election is more likely in the second-half of 2024.

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5 months ago
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Rishi Sunak signals General Election will be held in 'second half of this year'

The Prime Minister appeared to rule out a May poll.

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5 months ago
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Keir Starmer vows to restore trust in politics as he kick-starts general election campaign

The Labour leader will once again attempt to distance himself from his predecessor.

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5 months ago
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Reform UK to stand in every seat at general election as leader claims Tories are ‘terrified’

Richard Tice accused the Conservatives of breaking Britain.

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5 months ago
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Westminster year ahead: MPs brace for an election, but Tories worry how many of them will be left...

Westminster is preparing for an election and a change in Government, with Tory MPs losing faith in Rishi Sunak.

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5 months ago
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Alyn Smith warns closer alignment with EU vital amid global instability

The senior SNP MP also explained the areas Scotland must focus on to secure membership.

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5 months ago
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Alyn Smith warns closer alignment with EU vital amid global instability

The senior SNP MP also explained the areas Scotland must focus on to secure membership.

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5 months ago
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SNP accuse Sir Keir Starmer of trying to dodge scrutiny over claims he'd skip debates

An aide is said to have suggested Sir Keir would like to avoid televised debates.

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5 months ago
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Tony Blair’s Government considered placing asylum holding camp on Isle of Mull

Aides also proposed “safe havens” in countries including Turkey and South Africa for refugees who could not be return...

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5 months ago
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Westminster needs better candidate vetting to make parliament safer, senior Tory MP says

The women and equalities committee chair also discussed the scale of sexual harassment in parliament.

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