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Deputy PM Oliver Dowden refuses to 'speculate' on where Tories aim to gain seats in London

Tories are fighting hard in every part of London for the general election without revealing specific constituencies being targeted.

Tories fear losing half their seats in May local polls as pre-election budget flops

Senior Tories face potential losses in upcoming local elections following a decline in popularity since the vaccine bounce.
Rishi Sunak's allies view forthcoming elections as a critical period for Boris Johnson's leadership before the general election.

As Sunak gets busy sinking the Tory ship, Labour must continue to steer a steady course | Polly Toynbee

Labour is observing as Rishi Sunak falls into traps by prioritizing fiscal rectitude and traditional Tory negatives
Labour should focus on neutralizing their own negatives and letting the Tories make mistakes

Deputy PM Oliver Dowden refuses to 'speculate' on where Tories aim to gain seats in London

Tories are fighting hard in every part of London for the general election without revealing specific constituencies being targeted.

Tories fear losing half their seats in May local polls as pre-election budget flops

Senior Tories face potential losses in upcoming local elections following a decline in popularity since the vaccine bounce.
Rishi Sunak's allies view forthcoming elections as a critical period for Boris Johnson's leadership before the general election.

As Sunak gets busy sinking the Tory ship, Labour must continue to steer a steady course | Polly Toynbee

Labour is observing as Rishi Sunak falls into traps by prioritizing fiscal rectitude and traditional Tory negatives
Labour should focus on neutralizing their own negatives and letting the Tories make mistakes
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#nigel-farage

Rishi Sunak is terrified of Reform UK, Richard Tice says

The prime minister is fearful of Reform UK challenging the Tories in every seat, as leader Richard Tice vows to fight in all UK seats except Northern Ireland.

Farage: Conservatives would vote for me as leader

The Tories are considered to be further right on the political spectrum than a centre-right party.
Nigel Farage believes that Tory members would support him as leader over Rishi Sunak.

Rishi Sunak is terrified of Reform UK, Richard Tice says

The prime minister is fearful of Reform UK challenging the Tories in every seat, as leader Richard Tice vows to fight in all UK seats except Northern Ireland.

Farage: Conservatives would vote for me as leader

The Tories are considered to be further right on the political spectrum than a centre-right party.
Nigel Farage believes that Tory members would support him as leader over Rishi Sunak.
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Jacob Rees-Mogg accuses Bank of England of miserable incompetence' over inflation

Jacob Rees-Mogg criticizes Bank of England for incompetence in handling inflation and bond-selling strategies, as Tories question Bank's independence.
#labour-party

The Guardian view on Labour's problem: Sir Keir Starmer cannot afford to take voters for granted | Editorial

Labour needs to listen to supporters to avoid losing strongholds
The decay in urban Britain is holding Tories responsible at the ballot box

Ask John Rentoul anything as chaos follows Commons vote row

Sir Lindsay Hoyle apologized for the fallout over the Commons Gaza debate after allowing a vote on Labour's Gaza ceasefire amendment.
The SNP and Tories were outraged by Sir Lindsay's decision to select Labour's amendment, feeling their opposition day had been hijacked.

Starmer's 28bn green plan was bungled but Labour still has bold hopes for the country and the planet | Polly Toynbee

Labour's green plan has been bungled, undermining its credibility
Labour should have been honest about the changes in their plan from the start

Join The Independent Debate and tell us your general election predictions

The Tories are facing a potential defeat in the upcoming 2024 general election, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by Tory donors.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is warning his party to be ready for a potential general election in the spring, despite the Tories hoping to go to the polls later in the year.

The Guardian view on Labour's problem: Sir Keir Starmer cannot afford to take voters for granted | Editorial

Labour needs to listen to supporters to avoid losing strongholds
The decay in urban Britain is holding Tories responsible at the ballot box

Ask John Rentoul anything as chaos follows Commons vote row

Sir Lindsay Hoyle apologized for the fallout over the Commons Gaza debate after allowing a vote on Labour's Gaza ceasefire amendment.
The SNP and Tories were outraged by Sir Lindsay's decision to select Labour's amendment, feeling their opposition day had been hijacked.

Starmer's 28bn green plan was bungled but Labour still has bold hopes for the country and the planet | Polly Toynbee

Labour's green plan has been bungled, undermining its credibility
Labour should have been honest about the changes in their plan from the start

Join The Independent Debate and tell us your general election predictions

The Tories are facing a potential defeat in the upcoming 2024 general election, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by Tory donors.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is warning his party to be ready for a potential general election in the spring, despite the Tories hoping to go to the polls later in the year.
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#kingswood

Kingswood byelection: Labour overturns big Tory majority to win

Labour has won the byelection in the South Gloucestershire constituency of Kingswood, overturning an 11,000-plus Tory majority.
Labour's Damien Egan won with a majority of 2,501 votes and a swing in the share of the vote of 16.4 percentage points.

By-elections: Peter Bone girlfriend aims for Wellingborough as Kingswood faces axe

There are two parliamentary by-elections taking place in Northamptonshire and South Gloucestershire.
If the Tories lose one or both of Thursday's contests, it would bring their overall by-election scorecard to nine net losses.

Kingswood byelection: Labour overturns big Tory majority to win

Labour has won the byelection in the South Gloucestershire constituency of Kingswood, overturning an 11,000-plus Tory majority.
Labour's Damien Egan won with a majority of 2,501 votes and a swing in the share of the vote of 16.4 percentage points.

By-elections: Peter Bone girlfriend aims for Wellingborough as Kingswood faces axe

There are two parliamentary by-elections taking place in Northamptonshire and South Gloucestershire.
If the Tories lose one or both of Thursday's contests, it would bring their overall by-election scorecard to nine net losses.
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Why is Labour still using the self-defeating, discredited maxed out credit card' analogy? | Yanis Varoufakis

Rachel Reeves's decision to abandon the green investment program is a gift to the Tories and a validation of their anti-green narrative.
Using the analogy of a credit card for a nation's budget is a flawed basis for fiscal policy.

Not voting for Bone's puppet', voters to punish Tories in Wellingborough by-election

The Tories are facing an uphill battle in Wellingborough due to their choice of candidate and the conduct of the former MP, Peter Bone.
Local voters are angry at the Tories for selecting Helen Harrison, who is Peter Bone's partner, as his replacement.
#labour

What is Labour's 28bn green plan and could it be shelved?

Labour's proposed green prosperity plan would commit 28bn a year to kickstart the UK's transition to a low-carbon economy.
The plan includes boosting renewable energy, insulating homes, improving transport infrastructure, fostering low-carbon industries, and helping fossil fuel-reliant industries transition to net zero.
The 28bn figure has been criticized by the Tories, who claim it would require higher taxes, but economists argue that it can be funded without raising taxes and seen as an investment.

Tory minister mocked for claiming Labour has no plan' over HS2

Conservative rail minister Huw Merriman claimed that Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has no plan for high-speed rail.
During a live interview, Sky News presenter Kay Burley mocked Mr Merriman by showing him a montage of Tory MPs claiming Labour has no plan.

Who are the five Reform UK candidates predicted to win their seats?

Reform UK candidates predicted to win seats in upcoming general election, with significant impact on Tory and Labour outcomes.

What is Labour's 28bn green plan and could it be shelved?

Labour's proposed green prosperity plan would commit 28bn a year to kickstart the UK's transition to a low-carbon economy.
The plan includes boosting renewable energy, insulating homes, improving transport infrastructure, fostering low-carbon industries, and helping fossil fuel-reliant industries transition to net zero.
The 28bn figure has been criticized by the Tories, who claim it would require higher taxes, but economists argue that it can be funded without raising taxes and seen as an investment.

Tory minister mocked for claiming Labour has no plan' over HS2

Conservative rail minister Huw Merriman claimed that Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has no plan for high-speed rail.
During a live interview, Sky News presenter Kay Burley mocked Mr Merriman by showing him a montage of Tory MPs claiming Labour has no plan.

Who are the five Reform UK candidates predicted to win their seats?

Reform UK candidates predicted to win seats in upcoming general election, with significant impact on Tory and Labour outcomes.
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#Tories

Heseltine slams Tories over plot to strip jobless of free prescriptions

Senior Tories criticize plans to remove free prescriptions from benefits claimants who don't look for work.
Doctors' leaders and former health ministers also express concerns and accuse the government of putting people's health at risk.

David Cameron's Tory party is dead and its ghost can't save Rishi Sunak | Rafael Behr

Rishi Sunak's decision to bring David Cameron back into government is seen as a surrender by the Tories.
Cameron's experience in diplomacy and security adds practical utility to the government.
Sunak's decision may appeal to disillusioned Tories in the party's southern heartlands.

Heseltine slams Tories over plot to strip jobless of free prescriptions

Senior Tories criticize plans to remove free prescriptions from benefits claimants who don't look for work.
Doctors' leaders and former health ministers also express concerns and accuse the government of putting people's health at risk.

David Cameron's Tory party is dead and its ghost can't save Rishi Sunak | Rafael Behr

Rishi Sunak's decision to bring David Cameron back into government is seen as a surrender by the Tories.
Cameron's experience in diplomacy and security adds practical utility to the government.
Sunak's decision may appeal to disillusioned Tories in the party's southern heartlands.
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Tory blame game already begins with a week to go before polling day

Blame game erupts in Tory party ahead of potential catastrophic defeat less than a week before the election.
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