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Forget Labour's tax bombshell'. It's Tory policy that needs a watchful eye | Larry Elliott

Conservatives are focusing on portraying Labour leader Keir Starmer as untrustworthy and high tax-and-spend.
Despite a recent cut in national insurance, voters are aware that the cost of living is still challenging.

Tories chose partner of disgraced ex-MP Peter Bone to replace him

Disgraced ex-MP Peter Bone's girlfriend has been chosen as the Conservative candidate for the by-election to replace him.
The Conservatives face two upcoming by-elections, one of which is due to the resignation of former net zero tsar, Chris Skidmore.

Conservatives face obliteration' as UK in worse state than 2010, Tory MP says

The Conservatives risk being ejected from power in the next election due to leaving the country worse off than when they took office.
Senior Tory MP Danny Kruger admits that over 13 years in government, things have gotten worse, but highlights a few achievements like the free school movement and Brexit.

Forget Labour's tax bombshell'. It's Tory policy that needs a watchful eye | Larry Elliott

Conservatives are focusing on portraying Labour leader Keir Starmer as untrustworthy and high tax-and-spend.
Despite a recent cut in national insurance, voters are aware that the cost of living is still challenging.

Tories chose partner of disgraced ex-MP Peter Bone to replace him

Disgraced ex-MP Peter Bone's girlfriend has been chosen as the Conservative candidate for the by-election to replace him.
The Conservatives face two upcoming by-elections, one of which is due to the resignation of former net zero tsar, Chris Skidmore.

Conservatives face obliteration' as UK in worse state than 2010, Tory MP says

The Conservatives risk being ejected from power in the next election due to leaving the country worse off than when they took office.
Senior Tory MP Danny Kruger admits that over 13 years in government, things have gotten worse, but highlights a few achievements like the free school movement and Brexit.
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Parliament after next general election will be most diverse ever, analysis shows

The next general election is projected to have the most diverse parliament ever, with record numbers of ethnic minority and female MPs.
The number of ethnic minority MPs is expected to rise from 65 to as many as 83, while the number of women in the Commons could exceed 250.
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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.

Political realities constrain Sunak over when to call an election

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.

Starmer must say what he'll do in power if he leaves a vacuum, the far right will fill its | John McDonnell

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.

Nigel Farage's Reform UK will pick off' Tory MPs, Lee Anderson warns

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.

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

The six things Keir Starmer can do to restore our faith in politics fast | Polly Toynbee

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

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.

Political realities constrain Sunak over when to call an election

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.

Starmer must say what he'll do in power if he leaves a vacuum, the far right will fill its | John McDonnell

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.

Nigel Farage's Reform UK will pick off' Tory MPs, Lee Anderson warns

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.

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

The six things Keir Starmer can do to restore our faith in politics fast | Polly Toynbee

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
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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With 2024 being a UK election year, the opposition wants an early vote. PM Rishi Sunak is in no rush

The politician favored to become Britain's next prime minister accused the governing Conservatives on Thursday of leading the country into decline and despair during their 14 years in power, and urged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to bring it on and hold an early election.

Keir Starmer to promise total crackdown on cronyism'

Keir Starmer promises a crackdown on cronyism and tougher punishments for defrauding the government if he becomes prime minister.
Starmer will also double down on his promise to crack down on former ministers taking lobbying jobs after leaving office.

Completely alienated': British Muslims on Labour, Tory stance on Gaza war

Support for Britain's Conservative and Labour parties has dropped among Muslims due to their refusal to criticize Israel for its war.
Muslim voters feel alienated and are not planning to vote for either party in the near future.

Lessons for government as general election year looms

Louise Casey has a long history of working in government and the charity sector.
She emphasizes the importance of gaining the support of the prime minister and understanding the lives of those affected by policies.

Dominic Cummings held secret election talks with Rishi Sunak'

Rishi Sunak reportedly sought a secret deal with Dominic Cummings in an attempt to win the next election.
Cummings requested that Sunak prioritize radical reforms, which Sunak rejected.

Chris Mason: Get ready - general election talk will dominate 2024

The UK election campaign for 2024 is likely to begin and end in 2024.
The campaign legally has to begin on December 17, 2024.
The timing of the election will be a source of speculation and obsessions for politicians and the media.

Bring it on': Emily Thornberry says UK desperate for election'

The UK is desperate for an election, according to Emily Thornberry.
The Spring Budget date of 6 March seems to confirm that voters will be heading to the polls in May.

Tories consider scrapping inheritance tax and helping first-time buyers

Conservative ministers are considering tax cuts and help for first-time buyers in the coming months in the hope of giving Rishi Sunak a pre-election boost.
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