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The TelegraphSuella Braverman’s Tory leadership campaign dealt blow as key ally abandons her
Suella Braverman’s prospective Conservative leadership campaign has been dealt a blow after a key ally abandoned her.
- The Telegraph
Why the Muslim Vote campaign is a glimpse into a horrifying future
When the circus finally arrived, it offered the usual attractions. The old rituals were a comfort. John Curtice, the swing-o-meter, Laura Kuenssberg and Jeremy Vine performed the familiar motions, not to mention the irrepressible Count Binface.
- The Telegraph
Get ready to pay per mile under Labour
Many commentators have been using adjectives like devastating and seismic to describe the significance of the election result.
- Manchester Evening News
Home of Labour MP 'attacked with sledgehammer' days after landslide election win
'I will not be cowed'
- The Telegraph
How the BBC bungled its election night coverage
There is arguably one job involved in broadcasting the overnight results of the general election: ideally, you should broadcast the overnight results of the general election. Not necessarily all of them – 650 constituencies, many of them declaring simultaneously, is a challenge – but most. At the very least, show the key ones.
- The Telegraph
France’s hard-Left could soon bring down the eurozone
The populist threat has been crushed. The “far-Right” has been blocked from forming a government, and a financial crisis has been averted. With the surprising results from the French elections last night showing Marine Le Pen’s National Rally dropping to third place in the new Parliament, it would be easy to assume that the country was getting back to normal. But hold on. The election massively strengthened the far-Left – and it is the Marxist extremists that pose the real threat to the survival
- The Telegraph
Will the Starmers be the first prime ministerial family since the Wilsons not to live in Downing Street?
The move to Downing Street is a symbolic moment for any incoming prime minister, the most obvious proof of your drastically changed situation. You do not merely run the shop, as Mrs Thatcher said, you live above it. Downing Street is one of the most prestigious political residences on Earth, perhaps second only to the White House. For five years, barring calamity, it is yours, for you to decorate with all the golden Lulu Lytle wallpaper you like.
- The Telegraph
Angela Rayner wears outfits from Blairite power couple’s fashion firm three days running
Angela Rayner, the new Deputy Prime Minister, has worn an outfit from a brand with close links to the Labour Party for the third consecutive day.
- Bucks Free Press
Steve Baker explains why he lost Wycombe seat and Reform UK ‘laid waste’ to Tories
Steve Baker has explained why he lost his Wycombe seat and why Reform UK ‘laid waste’ to the Conservative Party in the general election.
- Manchester Evening News
Labour's plans for DWP state pensions, triple lock and 'mandatory' retirement age in House of Lords
Ahead of the election Labour outlined its plans for government in their manifesto titled 'Change'
- The Independent
Where in the world is Trump? Ex-president in hiding for 10 days while Biden makes 18 post-debate appearances
Former president’s VP announcement set to be overshadowed by Democratic concerns about Biden’s age and mental fitness following a dismal debate performance
- HuffPost
Michael Moore Reveals His ‘Heartbreaking’ Conclusion About Biden
The filmmaker had blunt words for the president in a new MSNBC interview.
- The Telegraph
Iranian warship capsizes in Gulf port ‘accident’
An Iranian warship capsized while undergoing port repairs, killing two officers and injuring several others.
- The Telegraph
Starmer’s great weakness is being revealed
Keir Starmer campaigned as changed Labour, and now he will govern as New Labour. It’s not difficult to imagine the consternation felt by Starmer’s critics on the Left at the news that some of the big beasts from the eras of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown are making a comeback. Most significant is the return of Alan Milburn, Blair’s health secretary, who will advise his successor, Wes Streeting, on reform of the NHS.
- HuffPost
MSNBC’s Ali Velshi Calls ‘Complete And Utter B.S.’ On Donald Trump’s Latest Claim
“Honestly, I thought there might be a little more legwork involved” in debunking the former president’s comment, said the MSNBC host.
- The Telegraph
Thornberry ‘surprised’ by Starmer Cabinet snub
Emily Thornberry has said she is “sorry and surprised” to have been snubbed after being left out of Sir Keir Starmer’s Cabinet.
- The Independent
Ukraine war: Why China is conducting military exercises in Belarus
Belarus has played a vital role in Russia’s war against Ukraine
- Herald Scotland
Ian Blackford calls Joanna Cherry 'bitter' as he offers lukewarm take on SNP leader
John Swinney must show voters he can be trusted as First Minister after a “very clear message” was sent to the SNP in the General Election results, a former Westminster party leader has said
- The Telegraph
Reeves paves way for tax rises as she orders review of public finances
Rachel Reeves ordered a review by Treasury officials that could pave the way for autumn tax rises as she warned that Britain is facing the worst public finances since the Second World War.
- Evening Standard
Violence breaks out on streets of France as far-right National Rally loses to left-wing alliance in election
Prime Minister Gabriel Attal offers resignation after Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance comes in second place - but president asks him to stay on to ‘ensure stability’