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'We're worse off now - we'll remember that when we vote'
"We eat according to price rather than enjoyment," Sarah Bowmer tells me when we meet on the high street of her hometown of Bakewell, Derbyshire. …
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Secret 'bunker' and 17,000 interviews: The science and security of the exit poll
It is the first big moment of election night. The exit poll is the moment millions tune in for a first sniff of the eventual result of the general election. …
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How Reform fares on Thursday will also determine the Tories' fate
They came in their droves: thousands of Reform supporters poured into a vast hall in a Birmingham conference centre on Sunday to hear Nigel Farage. from Poli…
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If Starmer wins the election, he will be unprepared - just like every other PM | Adam Boulton
Becoming prime minister is a shock. Not so much the moment of being elected - any sensible democratic politician knows that opinion polls can be wrong and gets…
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From painfully awkward to downright cringe - memorable moments from elections gone by
Since Rishi Sunak called the election, Sky News' Politics Hub has been looking back over memorable moments from campaigns gone by. from Political News - …
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The last weekend
Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard with their guide to the election day ahead. from Political News - Internat…
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'Why are they doing this?!' Journalist FUMES over students being BANNED from saying 'illegal immigrants'
Journalist Clare Muldoon has been left furious and claimed that students are "paying to be taught nonsense" after a London university encouraged sta…
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Donald Trump facing ‘lowered expectations’ in leadership debate as he takes on Biden: ‘Doesn’t have to do much to win’
Donald Trump is facing "lowered expectations" in tonight's presidential debate , a political commentator has claimed. Trump will be going head-…
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Sunak's most senior adviser interviewed by Gambling Commission in election bets probe
Rishi Sunak's most senior adviser in Downing Street has been interviewed in the investigation into bets by Conservatives on the date of the general electio…
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WATCH: Rishi Sunak GRILLS Keir Starmer on pension tax - 'Maybe you can change policy here tonight!'
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has grilled Keir Starmer on pension tax in tonights BBC debate ahead of the general election next week. In the debate Sunak said: …
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WATCH: Ed Davey explains reasoning behind General Election campaign: 'People don't want politicians to take themselves too seriously'
Sir Ed Davey has been grilled for his "fun" general election campaign as was asked: "What do you think subpostmasters make of you clowning arou…
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WATCH: Labour leader takes hit at Prime Minister for Partygate in Sunak vs Starmer debate - 'He broke the rules he brought in!'
The Labour leader Keir Starmer has slammed the Prime Minister for Partygate in the a debate on the BBC ahead of next weeks general election. Speaking to the …
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LISTED: The Tory Cabinet Members set to lose their seats in the Election
New MRP polling has revealed the Conservative Party could see their worst election result since at least 1900. The Conservative Party are only expected to w…
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Youth Demand protesters send repulsive message to Sunak after invading grounds of £2m mansion
A demonstrator targeted Rishi Sunak's home by defecating in his lake in North Yorkshire in protest against river pollution and arms sales to Israel. You…
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How to watch the general election live on Sky News - on TV, streaming and online
The fastest results, the sharpest analysis and an award-winning line up - as the general election unfolds, Sky News will bring you the full story, first. fro…
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Ben Habib erupts at Boris Johnson over 'repugnant' act
Reform UK Deputy Leader Ben Habib has taken aim at Boris Johnson’s “repugnant” decision making in the wake of Brexit. It comes after the former Prime Ministe…
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Psychic eagle who predicted England's Euro 2024 win picks General Election winner
A psychic eagle has predicted who will win the upcoming General Election and it might bring jitters to candidates across the country. African tawny bird Hon…
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Tories accused of 'playing fast and loose' with Good Friday Agreement
Northern Ireland's first and deputy first ministers have condemned the Conservative Party for the impact of Brexit on the region. from Political News - I…
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Farage claims Trump 'learned a lot from me'
Nigel Farage has claimed former US president Donald Trump "learned a lot" from studying his speeches before he ran for office. from Political News …
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Former Tory defence secretary joins minister's attack on Labour candidate's military service claims
Conservative former defence secretary Ben Wallace has joined veterans minister Johnny Mercer's attacks on his Labour electoral rival. from Political News…
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First minister 'assured' publicly-funded stamps not used in campaign
Scotland's first minister says he has been "assured" by his staff there has been no use of publicly-funded stamps for the SNP's election camp…
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'We need more support': Farming community's verdict on election manifestos
The Cheshire Show is a world away from Westminster - but amid the agriculture machinery displays, the pony club races and pens with the best of British livesto…
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If the Tories win, the polling industry should be shut down for being useless | Adam Boulton
Have you ever taken part in an opinion poll? I was about to say that I haven't and then a dim memory surfaced from decades ago of a nice lady with a clipbo…
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Sunak claims Starmer could 'put Brexit in peril' – as Labour warn against election complacency
The Conservatives have claimed a Labour government could "put Brexit in peril" in statements and op-eds published on the eighth anniversary of the EU…
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Union boss says Labour should 'give Britain a break' and borrow more to help 'hurting' workers
Union boss Sharon Graham has said she does not agree with Labour's fiscal rules and the party should borrow more to invest. from Political News - Interna…
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WATCH: Sir Keir Starmer rejects Christopher Hope's bet of illegal migration: 'Not a good idea!'
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has rejected GB News Political Editor Christopher Hope's bet on illegal migration, amid the Tory betting scandal over the G…
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Tory donors go on strike... Perhaps Sunak should dip into his own pockets?
Follow the money, the saying goes. from Political News - International and UK Politics | Sky News https://ift.tt/LSsWIcM
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Farage says West 'provoked' Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Nigel Farage has reiterated that he blames the West and NATO for the Russian invasion of Ukraine - as he confirmed that he previously said he "admired&quo…
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Joe Biden blasted over ‘naked play for voters’ with latest border move: ‘Done absolutely nothing!’
Former United States Army officer Daniel Davis has slammed US President Joe Biden after announcing his latest border policy which will 'shield immigrants&…
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Former Tory minister says he'll vote Labour in fresh blow to Sunak
A former Tory minister who quit in protest at the government's handling of the climate crisis has revealed he will vote Labour at the election. from Poli…
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‘We must debate big-picture items that still dominate our lives,’ writes John Redwood
The last Parliament let us down badly. The Labour/Lib Dem/SNP opposition parties refused to oppose bad establishment mistakes over lockdown and economic poli…
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Donald Trump issues scathing attack against Kamala Harris in slick new campaign ad
Donald Trump has released a new campaign advert mocking Kamala Harris ’ public remarks. The clip, with a duration of 82 seconds, features numerous quotes f…
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Billionaire donor abandons Sunak as he announces switch to Labour - Tories in 'despair'
A former major Conservative donor has announced he will be voting Labour for the first time, describing Rishi Sunak as an "absolute dud." Founder …
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Billionaire donor endorses Labour for first time in 'despair' at Tories
A billionaire donor who backed Boris Johnson at the last election said he will be voting for Labour next month because the Tories' record has left him in &…
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'We need to have an adult conversation about migration'
More people in the UK think immigration has a negative impact on society than a positive one, according to a YouGov survey for Sky News. from Political News …
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Nigel Farage wants to destroy the Conservatives - and his election ‘contract’ is the start – analysis by Christopher Hope
What's Nigel Farage up to? The Reform UK party leader launched his 'Contract with You' policy document in a deprived part of Merthyr Tydfil, sout…
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Nigel Farage: Extremely unlikely that I will join the Conservatives
REFORM UK leader Nigel Farage has said it is “extremely unlikely” that he will join the Conservative Party. Asked if his aim was to take over the party, he t…
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Do the figures in Reform UK's 'manifesto' add up?
The Reform manifesto, or "contract" as they're calling it, is a strange document. from Political News - International and UK Politics | Sky New…
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POLL OF THE DAY: Are Reform UK the new opposition in Britain? - VOTE NOW
A recent poll put Reform above the Conservatives for the first time. A YouGov survey saw Reform's increase by two points to 19 per cent. The Tories rema…
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Two-child cap to hit extra 670,000 children in next five years, thinktank warns
An extra 250,000 children will be hit by the two-child benefit cap next year, rising to an extra half a million by 2029, a leading thinktank has warned. from…
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Reform candidate resigns over 'unacceptable historic social media comments'
The Reform Party has accepted the resignation of one of its election candidates after "unacceptable historic social media comments" came to light. …
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Nigel Farage to launch 'contract with the people' in Wales following poll boosts
Nigel Farage will kick off Reform UK's policies in South Wales on Monday, where he is poised to put pressure on the Tories over immigration and tax. from…
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How much would a Labour government change football?
Politics can shape the future of football at the best of times, but after the past five years it's arguably as important as ever to gauge how Westminster w…
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Starmer may echo Blair by getting Labour across the finish line but a heavy burden awaits him there | Adam Boulton
There are still two and a half weeks to go. from Political News - International and UK Politics | Sky News https://ift.tt/2TnkZxS
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Tories heading for 'warfare', Farage predicts, as ex-Cabinet minister pleads with voters to 'unite the right'
Nigel Farage has predicted the Tories will soon descend into "warfare" as a former Conservative minister warned voters about a "Labour elective …
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Fresh poll predicts Tories will win just 72 seats in next parliament
Two polls published today spell bad news for Rishi Sunak, with one showing a drop of four points and the other that his party is on course to pick up just 72 s…
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Tory donations top £570,000 in first week of election campaign - down from £5.7m in 2019
The Conservatives have raised just 10% of the donations they managed to collect in 2019 under Boris Johnson in the first week of the election campaign. from …
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Parliamentary watchdog 'satisfied' Douglas Ross didn't break expenses rules
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) is "satisfied" Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has not broken expenses rules, a st…
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Majority of Sky News Voters Panel still undecided despite manifesto launches
Manifestos have failed to make up the minds of the majority of the Sky News YouGov Voters Panel. from Political News - International and UK Politics | Sky Ne…
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Joe Biden ‘spitting in the face of the black community’ with latest bizarre moment, says Brandon Tatum
Political Commentator Brandon Tatum has accused US President Joe Biden of "spitting in the face" of the American black community, following his most…
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'Suspicious package' found at Tory MP's office as bomb disposal units rush to scene
A bomb disposal unit has attended the office of Tory candidate Jeremy Quin in West Sussex after a "suspicious package" was found. Pictures show em…
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Sunak 'disappointed' after 'huge error of judgement' by aide who bet on election
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he is "disappointed" after his aide Craig Williams bet on a July election. from Political News - International …
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Donald Trump and Joe Biden have 'very troubled history' with healthcare policy, Cannon claims
Director of health policy studies at the Cato Institute, Michael F. Cannon, has highlighted the "deeply problematic" approaches held by both Donald …
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Starmer reveals 'worry' for family if he enters No 10 as Sunak faces tough questions on 'broken promises'
Sir Keir Starmer has revealed the thing he fears the most about becoming prime minister is the impact it will have on his children. from Political News - Int…
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Police 'aware' as name of YouTuber to stand in 11 constituencies in election
Police have been "made aware of a potential electoral matter" after multiple general election candidates were registered under the name of a YouTube …
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Donald Trump and Joe Biden ‘both deeply problematic’ on key issue
Director of health policy studies at the Cato Institute, Michael F. Cannon, has highlighted the "deeply problematic" approaches held by both Donald …
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Nigel Farage can help 'inspire politicians' to speak out on 'troubling' attacks: 'He's set the tone!'
Nigel Farage could now be an "inspiration" to other politicians to "speak out" on violent attacks aimed at public figures, it has been cla…
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Can the Conservative Party manifesto revive Sunak's campaign?
Rishi Sunak has launched the Conservatives' election manifesto, promising to slash taxes in a bid to revive the party's floundering campaign. from Po…
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Manifesto checker: What are the Lib Dems' key pledges?
The Liberal Democrats have released their manifesto - the first party to do so during the 2024 general election campaign. from Political News - International…
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Emmanuel Macron calls shock snap national election after being hit by disaster in European Parliament vote
Emmanuel Macron has called a snap national vote and dissolved parliament after his party was projected to lose heavily in the European elections. The French…
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Putin's next target REVEALED by ex-CIA chief - 'He wouldn't be satisfied to stop with Ukraine'
A former top US Army general has warned Vladimir Putin's threats to bring a new war to Europe must be taken seriously. General David Petraeus said the R…
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