Five of the best good boys (and girls) at polling stations July 4, 2024 Elections are festivals of democracy but no matter their objections to mandatory leads, grass-walking policies or anti-swimming laws, dogs of Britain are too often excluded
Election 2024: Starmer won’t put figure on keeping Port Talbot steelworks open July 4, 2024 Sir Keir Starmer has refused to say how much money he would be willing to spend to prevent Tata Steel’s Port Talbot plant closing.
Election 2024: Rishi Sunak calls himself an ‘underdog’ at final campaign rally July 4, 2024 Rishi Sunak has described himself as “this underdog” at his final Conservative campaign rally ahead of the polls opening on Thursday morning.
Election 2024: Labour could win 212-seat majority, YouGov poll suggests July 4, 2024 Labour could be on course for a 212-seat majority - the biggest for any single party since 1832 - a YouGov poll has projected.
Election campaign is a reminder of the Britain beyond the Square Mile July 4, 2024 Election battle buses traversing the country and photo ops in factories showcase the beauty of Britain in all its infinite variety, say John Oxley It sometimes feels like British politics never really extends beyond the circulation zone of this newspaper. The Cities of Westminster and London constituency forms the nexus between business and political power, [...]
Election 2024: What are Tories, Labour and Lib Dems pledging on sport? July 3, 2024 With the General Election just a matter of days away, we assess the approach that the major parties have taken when it comes to sport in their respective manifestos and what the potential consequences may be for the future of sport. Football Governance Bill The Football Governance Bill was one of the major legislative casualties [...]
Election 2024: Who could be in the running for Tory leadership post-July 4? July 3, 2024 We've taken a look at some of the key runners and riders who could put themselves forward to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader - if he loses.
Election 2024: Mel Stride claims Labour heading for ‘largest majority ever’ July 3, 2024 Mel Stride appeared to concede defeat ahead of the general election, suggesting the Labour Party was “heading for an extraordinary landslide”.
Worst (political) jargon of the week: Landslide! July 3, 2024 Should we be worried? Undoubtedly. Warning signs of a landslide can include “new cracks or unusual bulges in the ground or pavements”.
Election 2024: How does our first past the post voting system work? July 3, 2024 With the general election fast approaching on Thursday, July 4, here’s everything you need to know about the UK’s first past the post voting system.