Yahoo News Election 2024: Leaders ramp up attacks as frantic final days of campaigning begin
Sir Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak are set to begin a frantic final few days of campaigning as polling day rapidly approaches.
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Evening StandardTories narrow gap to Labour in poll as Sunak says election result not ‘foregone conclusion'
Poll shows the Conservatives have closed their gap behind Labour to 15 points, the smallest lead for Sir Keir Starmer’s party for a month
- ITN
Starmer: This must be a summer of change
Sir Keir Starmer calls for a “summer of change” ahead of the general election on Thursday saying, “the fight for change is for you, but change will only happen if you vote for it.”.
- The Guardian
Trump immunity case: read supreme court’s decision in full
The 6-3 supreme court ruling grants that Donald Trump has absolute immunity for his core constitutional powers. The decision fell along party lines
- The Independent
General election polls: Are Labour or the Conservatives on track to win in July?
What the latest polls say for the July 4th general election
- PA Media: UK News
Sunak to emphasise importance of voting in final stretch plea to wavering Tories
The Prime Minister will argue the outcome of the election is not a ‘foregone conclusion’ in a campaign speech on Tuesday.
- The Telegraph
Hung parliament is in our grasp, says Sunak
Rishi Sunak has suggested voters could deliver a hung parliament by only 130,000 people switching to the Tories, as he urged the public to deny Labour a majority.
- Bloomberg
Macron, French Left-Wing Rivals Race to Stop Le Pen Momentum
(Bloomberg) -- French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance and the left-wing New Popular Front are weighing whether to pull candidates from the second round of the legislative election on Sunday to keep the ascendant far right out of power.Most Read from BloombergSupreme Court Says Trump Has Some Immunity, Delaying Trial24-Hour Stock Trading Is Booming – and Wall Street Is RattledBlackRock Buys Preqin for $3.2 Billion in Private Data PushTrump as President or Private Citizen: Why Suprem
- The Telegraph
Rishi Sunak profile: A stratospheric rise from squeaky clean student to prime minister
After a gruelling six-week election campaign, the country will head to the polls tomorrow to decide the fate of Rishi Sunak and his government.
- The Telegraph
Labour Party manifesto 2024: Keir Starmer’s election promises
The Labour Party’s blueprint for Britain promises tax increases of £8.3 billion and the recognition of a Palestinian state.
- Sky video
Starmer would work with the French far-right as 'that's what serious government is'
Sir Keir Starmer said he would be willing to work with Marine Le Pen's far-right party if it wins the French election, saying "that's what serious government is about".
- The Independent
What happens next if the far-right win in France and what do the results mean for the future of the EU?
National Rally leader Jordan Bardella says France will look to ‘defend its interests’ above those of Europe should his party win power in Paris
- Yahoo News UK
How a far-right French government could affect small boats crossings in the Channel
France is one step closer to a far-right government following National Rally's success in the first round of elections – but what does this mean for the UK?
- HuffPost
'Very Bad News' For Trump: Lawrence O'Donnell Says Ruling Could Backfire Quickly
The MSNBC host revealed how the former president's case could be back in court sooner than anyone realizes.
- The Telegraph
Starmer’s worst blunder should disqualify him as prime minister
The single biggest thing that happened over the last Parliament was the Covid crisis. It had an immeasurable impact on our economy and society. And Labour’s record in that period, especially during 2021, was appalling. Indeed it was sufficiently bad that at the time many people said Starmer’s errors ruled him out of any possible future as Prime Minister.
- HuffPost
Harvard Law Professor Delivers Chilling Prediction After Trump Immunity Ruling
Laurence Tribe explained what the Supreme Court decision means in "practical purposes" and it's "devastating."
- Dorset Echo
Boris Johnson called 'deranged idiot' as he makes first election appearance
Boris Johnson made his first appearance as part of the 2024 General Election campaign but was criticised by some political commentators.
- CNN
A growing club led by Xi and Putin to counter the US is adding a staunchly pro-Russia member
A club of Eurasian countries spearheaded by China and Russia to advance their leaders’ vision of an alternative world order is set to expand again this week – this time adding a staunch Russian ally that has openly supported Moscow’s war on Ukraine.
- HuffPost UK
Rishi Sunak Gets His Comeuppance When He Invites The Internet To Name What Labour Would Tax
Possibly not the best move from the richest PM the UK's ever had.
- The Telegraph
Russian air strike ‘destroys five Ukrainian fighter jets’ at airbase
A Russian missile attack destroyed five warplanes at a Ukrainian airbase primed to receive F-16 fighter jets from Kyiv’s Nato allies.
- Business Insider
Russia missed probably its best opportunity to steamroll Ukraine, war analyst argues
War expert Mick Ryan says Russia failed to act decisively in the Ukraine war, missing a chance to strike a decisive blow.