2024 General Election
— With Labour leading in polls for over a year, Rishi Sunak faces a tough campaign to turn the tide. The PM’s campaign started poorly, suggesting the Conservatives might perform even worse than predicted in the General Election.
COMMENT
— Rishi Sunak’s call for six weekly debates with Keir Starmer, dismissed by the leader of the Labour Party, highlights the diminished value of televised political debates in an era of social media and scripted interactions.
Climate Change
— A climate science denial group has appeared on GB News over 35 times since October 2023, downplaying climate issues and opposing net zero policies.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK... and beyond.
2024 General Election
— After taking the vast majority of seats in the last two elections, the SNP looks set for major losses at the next general election.
Immigration
— Making election promises about migration numbers is much easier than keeping them.
2024 General Election
— The general election on 4 July faces challenges, with 8 million potentially unregistered voters. Because of the Tory Government, voter ID is now required for the first time in a general election, and young people, especially students, are at risk of being excluded.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK... and beyond.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK... and beyond.
OPINION
— A Tory think tank’s book claims Britain’s economic success was due to British genius, dismissing the role of colonialism and slavery. Critics argue it’s politically motivated, ignoring scholarly consensus on colonial impacts.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK... and beyond.
UK Rail
— Public ownership, as advocated by Churchill, led to British Rail’s success. Privatisation under Thatcher and Major, however, resulted in inefficiencies and higher subsidies. Renationalisation, now Labour policy, is seen as a remedy for the current fragmented and costly system.
Israel-Hamas Conflict 2023-25
— International pressure on Israel is mounting, with recent ICC war crime warrants and ICJ rulings against Israeli actions in Gaza. Norway, Spain, and Ireland recognise Palestinian statehood, signalling shifting global attitudes.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK... and beyond.
2024 General Election
— Rishi Sunak’s election announcement coincides with the July 4 Euros rest day, aiming to capitalise on national pride. However, history shows little evidence that sports events significantly influence political outcomes.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK... and beyond.
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