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Starmer accuses Sunak of vanity' over election date

Keir Starmer accuses Rishi Sunak of delaying the general election for personal vanity.

Starmer criticizes Sunak's decision to announce the election date as putting 'vanity before country'.

Sunak focuses on attacking Starmer and suggests questions for his upcoming appearance on a BBC show. [ more ]

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Labour will fight fire with fire' in general election as vote talk heats up

Keir Starmer plans to fight Conservative attacks aggressively in what is expected to be a long and intense general election campaign.

Both Labour and the Conservatives are sharpening their attacks on each other in anticipation of the upcoming election. [ more ]

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Keir Starmer pledges to bring hope to an exhausted' Britain

Keir Starmer plans to bring hope to a tired UK and distance himself from the Jeremy Corbyn era and Rishi Sunak.

Starmer accuses the prime minister of "pointless populist gimmicks" and promises to change Britain as a party of service. [ more ]

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Sunak beating Starmer in just four constituencies, poll reveals

Rishi Sunak is voters' preferred PM in just four constituencies across Britain.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is the most popular leader in 390 seats in England, Wales, and Scotland. [ more ]

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Starmer tells voters future of Britain rests in your hands' in 2024

Keir Starmer challenges voters to shape the future of Britain in the upcoming general election.

Labour sets the stage to accuse Rishi Sunak of avoiding an early election.

Both Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak emphasize the importance of a brighter future for Britain in their new year's messages. [ more ]

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Turnip Taliban bid to unseat Liz Truss

James Bagge, a former lawyer and army officer, plans to stand against Liz Truss as an independent candidate in the upcoming general election.

Bagge is part of a group of dissident Tories known as the Turnip Taliban who are critical of Truss and her selection as the candidate for South West Norfolk. [ more ]

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On the eve of an election year, Rishi Sunak has a dilemma: at what point should he lose? | Isabel Hardman

Rishi Sunak is undecided on whether to hold a general election in May or the autumn.

The Tory party is facing challenges with demoralized and understaffed party machine and recovering from big local council losses. [ more ]

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Tories only winning among certain age group, polls show

The Tories are only supported by over-65-year-olds ahead of an upcoming general election.

Labour leads in the polls with voters below the age of 65 and in every region. [ more ]

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Rishi Sunak indicates he will not call election until second half of 2024

Rishi Sunak indicates he will not call a general election until the second half of 2024.

Sunak wants to focus on managing the economy, cutting taxes, and tackling illegal migration before the election. [ more ]

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Politicians primed for change in the year ahead

A look back at 1924 when Labour formed the first-ever government in the UK

Speculation about a UK general election and its implications [ more ]

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Keir Starmer unveils Labour's project hope' as he urges Rishi Sunak to bring it on'

Sir Keir Starmer promises to deliver project hope and defeat the Tories' politics of decline

Sir Keir challenges Rishi Sunak and calls for a general election [ more ]

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One-third chance of general election in May, Tory chairman reveals

Rishi Sunak may call an earlier-than-expected general election in the spring, according to the Conservative party chairman.

Polling reveals that Sir Keir Starmer is the preferred PM in 390 seats, while Rishi Sunak is the preferred choice in just four seats. [ more ]

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Tory MPs pleading' with Reform UK not to stand against them in election

Conservative MPs are concerned about Reform UK running against them in the general election.

Nigel Farage is expected to play a role in Reform UK's election campaign. [ more ]

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Reform UK rules out deal with the Tories as Nigel Farage ducks bid to become MP

Reform UK has ruled out a deal with the Tories in the 2024 general election.

Nigel Farage is unlikely to make an eighth bid to become an MP, but may play a front-line role in the election campaign. [ more ]

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Watch: Reform UK leader Richard Tice holds news conference ahead of 2024 elections

Reform UK leader Richard Tice holds news conference ahead of 2024 elections

Party set to outline plans for the coming year in which a general election is expected

Possible return of Nigel Farage to politics [ more ]

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Falling mortgage rates will not boost Tory election hopes, Rishi Sunak warned

1. Falling mortgage rates will not boost electoral hopes as 1.3 million households face higher payments before the general election.

2. Voters decide their vote based on how they feel in their pockets, not what the stats say about the economy. [ more ]

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Sunak should call election rather than clinging on to power', says Davey

The Liberal Democrats are calling for a general election in May instead of waiting until January 2025.

Lib Dem leader, Sir Ed Davey, accused Rishi Sunak of clinging on to power and called for change. [ more ]

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Cummings claims he secretly met with Sunak about possible return

Dominic Cummings and Rishi Sunak held secret meetings as the PM considered bringing Cummings back into the fold for the next general election.

Cummings made a series of demands, including abandoning a cautious economic approach, settling NHS strikes, and doubling the income tax threshold.

No job offer was made during the discussions, and Cummings decided against the plan after the meetings. [ more ]

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Tory MPs share horror over Sunak's secret election talks' with Cummings

Conservative MPs express horror at claims Rishi Sunak held secret talks with Dominic Cummings.

Cummings sought a secret deal with Sunak to enact radical reforms and win the general election. [ more ]

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announces date for 2024 Spring Budget

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced the date for the 2024 spring Budget, as the Conservatives scramble to appease voters with tax cuts ahead of the upcoming general election.

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Tories to promise more help for first-time buyers in bid to turn around polling woes

The Conservatives will seek to cut costs for first-time property buyers in an appeal to younger voters ahead of the general election, as the number of people becoming homeowners falls to a 10-year low.

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Rishi Sunak's woes mount with oil bill rebellion, byelections and asylum row

Rishi Sunak is facing backlash over plans to allow more oil and gas exploration in the North Sea.

The Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill has enraged green MPs and caused consternation worldwide. [ more ]

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Labour's poll lead could still collapse, shadow ministers warned

Labour's poll lead could collapse in the weeks before the general election, the party's chief campaign strategist has told shadow ministers, as he warned them not to be complacent going into the election year.

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