Yahoo News Tim Scott stands by decision to certify Biden’s 2020 election win
Tim Scott, a top contender for Donald Trump’s vice president, said he stands by his vote to certify Joe Biden’s 2020 election win. Source: ABC News
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The TelegraphLet’s be clear where blame for this Tory disaster really lies
‘Good-morning, good-morning!’ the General said When we met him last week on our way to the line ... “He’s a cheery old card,” grunted Harry to Jack As they slogged up to Arras with rifle and pack.
- The Telegraph
‘This wasn’t a debate, it was a medical emergency’: Our writers give their verdicts
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- The Telegraph
Only one man has spoken for the nation in this joyless election campaign
It’s set to become 2024’s version of Brenda from Bristol’s infamous “Not another one !”
- The Independent
Reform takes three point lead over Tories in shock poll
Reform has been dogged by allegations over racism, misogyny, homophobia and support for Hitler and Putin but a poll has put them three points ahead of the Tories
- The Telegraph
Donald Trump is going to turn Starmer’s Britain into an international laughing stock
Grandfather Robert Blackstock, a retired engineer from Nottinghamshire, became the “Brenda from Bristol” of this election campaign when he asked Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer during Wednesday night’s TV debate: “Are you two really the best we’ve got to be the next prime minister of our great country?”
- Manchester Evening News
'Outrage' at Reform UK candidate's Falklands War comments
John Kelly is standing to become Hazel Grove's MP
- The Guardian
Who could replace Joe Biden? Here are six possibilities
With Biden not yet officially endorsed as Democratic presidential candidate, it is in theory open to the party to choose another candidate
- The Telegraph
How Biden’s disastrous debate could end up benefiting the Democrats
Donald Trump’s allies were like Cheshire cats as they celebrated in the spin room backstage at the TV debate in Atlanta on Thursday night.
- The Telegraph
Did Nigel Farage blow himself up in the BBC Question Time election special? Our writers react
It was finally Nigel Farage’s time to appear before a BBC Question Time audience this evening, more than a week after Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer had theirs. The Reform UK leader took the podium in the same hour as a Green Party representative, Adrian Ramsay. Yet only one of these men has excited reaction from our writers.
- The Independent
‘Are you two really the best we’ve got?’: Election summed up with excruciating question to Sunak and Starmer
Both leaders sheepish as audience loudly applauded question
- HuffPost
'F**K': Jon Stewart Goes Ballistic With Unfiltered Live Reaction To Trump-Biden Debate
The "Daily Show" host said "this cannot be real life" after Thursday night's TV matchup between the current president and the former one.
- The Telegraph
Blair has raised the alarm over the flaw at the heart of the Starmer project
When it all starts to go wrong for Keir Starmer, Tony Blair will at least be able to say that he sounded the alarm early. “People are elected on the basis that they are changemakers, because they’ve articulated a general vision for change,” he complained in an interview this week. “But what does that really mean, in specific terms?... If you don’t do that hard work and really dig deep, what you end up with are just ambitions. They remain ambitions.”
- Yahoo News UK
Who will you vote for in the general election? Yahoo readers have their say
With just a week to go until the general election, Yahoo readers have backed Reform UK over the two leading parties.
- The Independent
Tory blame game already begins with a week to go before polling day
Exclusive: Nadine Dorries has broken the Tory public silence on who is to blame for what many expect to be a historically bad defeat next week
- Bloomberg
Democrats Question Replacing Biden: Here’s How It Could Work
(Bloomberg) -- President Joe Biden’s debate performance is raising new questions about whether Democrats have any other options in November if the 81-year-old president is no longer willing or able to campaign.Most Read from BloombergGavin Newsom Is Ready for the Biden EmergencyBiden’s Disastrous Debate Accelerates Doubts Over CandidacyDemocrats Question Replacing Biden: Here’s How It Could WorkSupreme Court Overturns Chevron Rule in Blow to Agency PowerSupreme Court Backs Jan. 6 Defendant, Curb
- The Telegraph
Jill Biden has the fate of the world in her hands
Now might be a good time for Dr Jill Biden, the First Lady, to have a rummage around in the back of the wardrobe for one particular item of clothing. When Joe Biden opted against running for president in 2004, his decision was underlined by his wife’s decision to wear a halter top with the word “NO” scrawled on her stomach.
- HuffPost UK
Rishi Sunak In Angry Clash With Sky News Journalist Over Tory Betting Scandal
The prime minister repeatedly refused to say whether he had told the election date to one of the candidates being investigated.
- The Telegraph
Tory members could lose final say over new party leader
Conservative party members could lose their final say over who becomes Tory leader as senior figures weigh up whether to change the rules if they suffer an election defeat.
- The Telegraph
Will voting Reform put Labour in power? Check your postcode
“A vote for Reform is a vote for Labour.”
- HuffPost UK
'That's A Ludicrous Thing To Say': Sky News Presenter Clashes With Minister Over Labour Spending
Kevin Hollinrake was left squirming after Wilfred Frost's onslaught.