#general-election

#general-election

The local elections on 2 May are crucial for Rishi Sunak's party, potentially signaling future election fate based on expected losses. [ more ]

Conservative leadership challenge likely in June.

Critics want to replace Sunak due to lack of post-Brexit appeal and failure to dent Labour's lead. [ more ]

Labour urges against appointing Nigel Farage as Washington ambassador to maintain international unity against Vladimir Putin.

Speculation arises on potential deal to prevent Farage from campaigning, fearing he could boost Conservative party's poll numbers. [ more ]

Keir Starmer's Labour ahead in UK polls, Conservative party may delay election. Seat predictions influenced by constituency data and polling methodologies. [ more ]

The Labour Party accuses the government of prioritizing tax dodgers over doctors amidst NHS crisis.

Shadow health secretary emphasizes the need for change through a general election for the healthcare system. [ more ]

Progressive voters turning away from Labour in key seats due to stance on Gaza and climate crisis.

Risk of losing target seats due to alienation of Muslims and younger progressive voters despite national polling lead. [ more ]

Calls for cap on political party donations

Lib Dems aim to win seats and differentiate from Labour [ more ]

Caroline Voaden chosen as Liberal Democrat candidate with 78.4% votes, aiming to unseat Conservatives in South Devon.

Campaign group South Devon Primary aims to unite non-Conservative voters behind a single candidate for the next general election. [ more ]

Many Conservative seats vulnerable to Labour in next election

Current polling suggests big Tory names at risk of losing seats [ more ]

20% of Conservative MPs and Scottish National Party MPs are leaving the House of Commons at the upcoming general election.

Parliament members may depart due to personal reasons, political trends, or to avoid potential electoral losses. [ more ]

Theresa May will step down as an MP at the next general election after 27 years in parliament.

Almost 100 MPs, including more than 60 Conservatives, have announced they will not fight their seats at the next election. [ more ]

Michael Gove criticizes SNP for neglecting public services in pursuit of independence

Scottish Tories face significant electoral challenge in upcoming general election [ more ]

Labour leader challenges Prime Minister during PMQs on various issues.

Question raised on why the Prime Minister is hesitant to call a general election. [ more ]

The chances of the Tories winning the next general election are perceived as very slim by former cabinet ministers

Suggestions to revive the Tory party include bold action from Rishi Sunak or replacing him as a leader, which are seen as unlikely to happen. [ more ]

Rishi Sunak aiming for autumn general election on October 10.

PM considering October date to avoid US presidential election clash and disrupt party conference season. [ more ]

The resignation of Arun Goel leaves the Election Commission of India with only one of the three mandated officials to conduct the upcoming general election.

The main opposition party has accused the government of systematic decimation of independent institutions after Goel's resignation. [ more ]

Snap general election in Portugal after Prime Minister resigned due to corruption probe

Potential emergence of the far-right Chega party as a significant player in the election [ more ]

Scottish Conservative leader and minister revolt against Jeremy Hunt's decision to extend windfall tax on energy companies.

Rebellion stems from concerns about jeopardizing Tory claims to support North Sea oil and gas jobs in looming general election. [ more ]

Jeremy Hunt announces 2% national insurance cut, aiming to attract voters.

Tax cuts projected to save workers 900 annually, but criticized for increasing taxes as GDP share rises. [ more ]

Rishi Sunak to announce a 2p cut to national insurance

Jeremy Hunt promises permanent tax cuts for higher growth [ more ]

Jeremy Hunt to announce 2p cut to national insurance.

Promised permanent tax cuts for higher growth. [ more ]

Jeremy Hunt plans to unveil a 2p cut to national insurance in the upcoming Budget to attract voters.

The move is aimed at closing the opinion poll gap with Labour and saving the average earner 450 a year. [ more ]

Tax cuts announced by Jeremy Hunt to boost Conservative Party's ratings ahead of upcoming general election.

Plans to reduce national insurance tax and possibly basic rate of income tax to provide financial relief to millions. [ more ]

Chancellor expected to announce 2p cut in national insurance before general election

Jeremy Hunt under pressure to reduce tax burden and promise permanent tax cuts for higher growth [ more ]

Ruling out a May general election, Tory minister signals an autumn election.

Labour and Tories disagree on timing of early elections, with contrasting views on the possible election month. [ more ]

Jeremy Hunt donated over 100,000 to boost re-election chances.

Concerns rise over Hunt's potential loss of seat at general election. [ more ]

Labour party is ensuring to field high-quality candidates after the Rochdale incident involving inappropriate comments on Israel and Jewish people by a candidate.

Sir Keir Starmer is committed to presenting a unifier as the Labour candidate in Rochdale for the general election. [ more ]

Humza Yousaf aims to neutralize Scottish Labour's appeals to SNP supporters by stating that Keir Starmer doesn't need Scotland to win the general election.

Yousaf sets an ambitious target of winning all six Scottish Conservative seats at the upcoming general election. [ more ]

Labour has cut its green investment plans by half in a move to bolster their chances at the general election.

The scale of the green prosperity plan has been reduced from 28bn a year to under 15bn, with only a third being new money. [ more ]

Crucial Budget for Tory party

Likely tax cuts in Spring Budget [ more ]

Reform UK proposes tax cuts for higher and basic income thresholds, stamp duty, inheritance tax, and corporation tax. Reform's gaining support might impact the Tory party's chances in the upcoming general election. [ more ]

Sir Keir Starmer is working on being the best leader of the Labour Party in difficult circumstances

Labour party is now considered credible contenders for the 2024 election [ more ]

Rishi Sunak refuses to give a specific timeline for a general election

Sunak believes a Conservative government will lead to a brighter future for the UK [ more ]

YouTube's presence in India has become a key platform for political messaging and engagement, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizing its importance.

YouTube has a significantly larger user base in India compared to Facebook and Twitter, making it a valuable tool for political campaigns. [ more ]

Imran Khan and his wife have been sentenced to seven years in a case related to their un-Islamic marriage.

This is the third sentence handed to Khan in a week, with the timing of the convictions seen as significant before the upcoming general election. [ more ]

Imran Khan, once supported by the military, is now at odds with them and facing multiple court convictions

The military is using tactics to keep Khan away from the general election and pave the way for Nawaz Sharif's return to power [ more ]

Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for exposing official secrets.

Khan's party claims the verdict was rushed and plans to appeal the sentence. [ more ]

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for leaking state secrets.

This is Khan's second conviction in recent months, just 10 days before the country's general election. [ more ]

Senior Conservative MP Sir Bob Neill is stepping down at the next general election to support his wife, who had a stroke.

Neill has served as Bromley and Chislehurst MP since 2006 and chaired the Commons justice committee.

In a letter to his local Conservative association, Neill praised Rishi Sunak's leadership and expressed confidence in the Conservative Party winning the new seat. [ more ]

Two-thirds of Independent readers want a change of government in the next general election.

A poll of almost 25,000 people found that a change of government was the most popular option across all categories of voters. [ more ]