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David Cameron resigns as Sunak names shadow cabinet
Speed Read New foreign secretary joins 12 shadow ministers brought in to fill vacancies after electoral decimation
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Prime ministers on their first day in office
In Depth Keir Starmer is the UK's new prime minister after winning a landslide victory in the general election
By The Week Staff Published
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The five moments it went wrong for the Tories
In Depth From Partygate to the budget that broke Britain, the pivotal points in the Conservative Party's decline
By Rebecca Messina, The Week UK Published
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Is the general election a foregone conclusion?
Today's Big Question With pollsters predicting a resounding Labour victory, Rishi Sunak should 'read the writing on the wall'
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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General election: Britain heads to the polls
In depth Voters have remained 'curiously unengaged' throughout a campaign which seems to many like a foregone conclusion
By The Week UK Published
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General election 2024: who will win? All the latest odds and polls
In Depth The final polls look dire for the Tories – but Labour may not have as much to celebrate as it seems
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Last updated
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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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Voter ID rules explained
In Depth What you need to bring on Thursday and why it is controversial
By The Week UK Last updated
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From party colours to Count Binface: your quirky election questions answered
The Explainer Why are elections held on a Thursday and why do we use pencils?
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
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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Should MPs be banned from betting?
Today's Big Question Pressure is growing for action but some commentators argue the media outrage is 'confected'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Bad bet: why can't the Tories shake off the gambling scandal?
Today's Big Question Four Conservative Party figures are now under investigation for placing bets on the date of the general election
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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General election: will tactical voting make a difference?
The Explainer There is a 'mixed mood' within parties about the capability of voting tactically
By The Week UK Published
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