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The three types of campaign during an election are 'time for a change', 'give us time to finish the job', and 'at least we're not as bad as the other lot'

Rishi Sunak is adopting the second campaign message as the Conservative party's election theme [ more ]

Britain and the United States could hold elections within days or weeks of each other this fall.

The outcome of the US election could have an impact on the UK election, with some arguing it could scare voters into sticking with the Conservative Party. [ more ]

Reform UK leader Richard Tice warns of 'Starmergeddon' if Labour is elected

Reform UK focuses attacks on both Labour and Tories [ more ]

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is seen as a threat to the Conservative Party and could potentially split the vote, leading to a Labour landslide.

Lee Anderson warns that if Reform UK picks off many Conservative MPs, it could result in a Labour government, which he believes is the last thing he wants. [ more ]

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 ]

Delors played a crucial role in winning over the Labour party to support the single market.

Labour has reversed its position on rejoining the EU and ruled out rejoining the single market. [ more ]

Keir Starmer has downgraded his target of spending 28bn a year on green investment schemes in the next parliament to an ambition.

Labour is willing to spend less if it means keeping its promise to get debt falling as a proportion of economic output. [ more ]

Labour leaders have had few electoral successes in recent history, with Tony Blair being the last Labour leader to win a general election.

Keir Starmer cautiously navigates Labour's fraught history, occasionally referencing New Labour but focusing on the more popular and less divisive figure of Harold Wilson. [ more ]

Labour claims to have set out more policy than in previous elections, including the 1997 election.

Keir Starmer promises to clean up politics and crackdown on cronyism. [ more ]

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 ]

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 ]

Labour's director of policy, Ravinder Athwal, is responsible for pulling together the party's manifesto, but key questions about policy remain unanswered.

Questions that need to be answered include green spending targets and how much to tax.

Labour leader Keir Starmer's recent speech provided some clarity, but there are still areas of uncertainty. [ more ]

Labour's independent energy advisers have warned against watering down green spending plans

UK may lag in global race for low-carbon energy if spending plans are cut [ more ]

Labour's director of campaigns warns against complacency in upcoming elections

The Financial Times' annual survey of economists predicts a bleak year ahead for the economy [ more ]

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 ]

Rishi Sunak has decided to delay calling an election until later in the year.

The decision allows Sunak more time to focus on improving the economy and addressing key issues before the election. [ more ]

The upcoming election in 2024 is unusual as the current party in power, the Tories, has been in office for 14 years and people are looking for a change.

Keir Starmer's electoral strategy is centered around the idea that Labour is not the Conservative party and not Jeremy Corbyn, without providing concrete details on what they will do if elected. [ more ]