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Bellwether seats and 'big beasts' at risk: how election night will unfold
In the Spotlight Excitement will 'really ramp up' as key constituencies declared through the night
By The Week UK Published
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Labour's manifesto: Keir Starmer's policies and promises
Talking Point Safety-first approach aimed at winning back voters' trust and delivering on pledges
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Education, education, education: a history of Labour's schools policies
The Explainer Party has often backed comprehensive education but critics say it is driven by the 'politics of envy'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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First-past-the-post: time for electoral reform?
Talking Point If smaller parties win votes but not seats, the 2024 election could be a turning point for proportional representation
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The SNP: a lacklustre manifesto?
Talking Point Voters 'getting weary' of familiar fare from Scottish National Party
By The Week UK Published
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Labour vs. Tories: which party will raise taxes the most?
The Explainer What do the two main parties' manifestos say about their tax plans? And do their sums add up?
By The Week UK Published
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Where does Labour stand on trans rights?
The Explainer Party plans to 'modernise and simplify' process of changing gender and vows to scrap guidance on teaching gender ideology in schools
By The Week UK Published
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VAT on private schools: a spiteful policy?
Talking Point Labour accused of 'politics of envy' but some see policy as a moderate 'compromise'
By The Week UK Published
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Victoria Starmer: Keir's private partner with the calming role
In the Spotlight Despite staying out of the spotlight, the Labour leader's wife is under increasing attention as Downing Street nears
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Will Nigel Farage be PM by 2030?
Today's Big Question Reform UK leader sets out two-election strategy for power but leaves door open to 'reverse takeover' of Conservatives
By The Week UK Published
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The pros and cons of Trident
In Depth With fears of nuclear conflict at their highest level in decades, is the UK's 'ultimate deterrent' still worth it?
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First TV election debate: who will win?
Today's Big Question Rishi Sunak wants to close the polling gap, while Keir Starmer hopes to look prime ministerial
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Will Keir Starmer's purge of the Labour left pay off?
Today's Big Question Diane Abbott is 'dismayed' by reports she may be blocked from running as a Labour candidate at the general election
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Diane Abbott 'banned' from standing as Labour MP
Speed Read Momentum deplores 'outrageous' treatment of veteran MP, but Keir Starmer says 'no decision has been taken'
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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