Yahoo News General Election 2024: July 1 round-up
A daily round-up as the UK is set to go to the polls for a July 4 election.
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The TelegraphWhat time will we get election results: Your hour-by-hour guide
When will election results be announced? Key results to watch out for Hour-by-hour timetable of the night 2am: Kemi Badenoch’s North West Essex 4am: Rishi Sunak’s Richmond and Northallerton constituency
- Reuters
UK services growth cools, but by less than first feared, PMI shows
Data provider S&P Global linked the slowdown to companies taking a "wait-and-see" approach to the outcome of Britain's July 4 national election. Opinion polls show the opposition Labour Party is set to win, possibly with a record-breaking majority. "We are seeing some evidence of a pre-general election seize-up across the UK services economy," said Joe Hayes, principal economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence.
- PA Media: UK News
‘Pre-General Election seize-up’ sees services sector growth slow – survey
A closely-watched survey suggests the level of activity in the sector slowed in June, compared to May.
- The Conversation
During the election, the ‘official record’ is documenting UK history in real-time
The impact of this election on the official record will be significant, shaping both the immediate political landscape and future historical documentation.
- Manchester Evening News
Who do I vote for in the general election 2024? The key points from the main parties' manifestos
They key points from the Conservative, Labour Party, Liberal Democrat, Reform, SNP, Green Party and Plaid Cymru
- EADT
How can Suffolk residents vote in tomorrow's general election?
After six weeks of campaigning, polling stations finally open tomorrow to give Suffolk voters the chance to have their say in who should be their MP.
- The Independent
‘Note to self’: Voter ID reminders broadcast ahead of 2024 general election
Adverts reminding voters to bring ID to the polling station have been broadcast ahead of the general election. Not all types of photo ID will be accepted at polling stations, but a passport, driving licence or blue badge are valid. Other forms of permitted ID include an Older Person’s or Disabled Person’s Bus Pass and an identity card bearing the Proof of Age Standards Scheme hologram (a PASS card).
- Manchester Evening News
What is tactical voting in the general election?
How tactical voting works and why one in five Brits are expected to not vote for their number one choice
- 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.
- HuffPost
New Poll Finds 1 Democrat Absolutely Trouncing Trump
Just one problem: This person doesn't seem interested in running, should the opportunity arise.
- The Telegraph
Boris is the author of the Tories’ defeat
I’ve said it before, and will doubtless have cause to say it again: Boris Johnson might be the single most effective political illusionist this country has ever seen. No matter how many times experience fails to live up to the promise, there still seems to be no shortage of buyers for the could-have-been king act.
- HuffPost
Tyranny Expert Sums Up A Donald Trump Win With 2 Ominous Words
Timothy Snyder succinctly predicted what will happen “unless Trump loses.”
- The Telegraph
Michelle Obama the only Biden alternative who would beat Trump
The only prospective candidate who could beat Donald Trump in the presidential election is Michelle Obama, according to a new poll.
- The Telegraph
Labour considering inheritance tax raid to ‘redistribute’ wealth
Labour is considering an inheritance tax raid to “redistribute” wealth if it gets into power, a leaked recording of a shadow frontbencher suggests.
- Evening Standard
OPINION - Joe Biden has presented Democrats with a big lie of his own
The ridiculous claim that Donald Trump won the 2020 US presidential election was the first big lie to infect its politics. Now Joe Biden has presented Democrats with a big lie of his own. There are plenty of Americans who would rather vote for a dead Biden than a live Trump, but not enough to win.
- 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.
- Evening Standard
Tories 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
- The Telegraph
Labour’s plan for Britain should terrify us all
If Sir Keir Starmer is prime minister this weekend, then the newly-elected Labour government will set Britain on a path backwards and towards bankruptcy.
- The Telegraph
Who would win in my constituency tomorrow? Use our tool
The Conservatives are forecast to lose more than half the seats they won in 2019 and on track to slump to 53 MPs, based on figures released just a fortnight before election day.
- CNN
Opinion: Trump’s immunity has a limit. Here’s where he’ll find that out
Before the ink was dry on the Supreme Court’s extreme presidential immunity opinion, former President Donald Trump launched a Hail Mary to derail state cases — but it won’t work, writes Norman Eisen.