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BBC Question Time: analysis of guests over nine years suggests an overuse of rightwing voices
'The lack of counterbalancing narratives from leftwing publications is notable'
Rosie Duffield ‘frit or lazy’ criticism extremely unfair, says Wes Streeting
Wes Streeting has criticised Lord Cashman, who made the comment about Labour candidate Rosie Duffield after she cancelled a local hustings.
Former subpostmaster blasts ‘buffoonery’ of Sir Ed Davey campaign
The Lib Dem leader has come under fire for not doing more to help wrongly-convicted subpostmasters during his time as postal affairs minister.
Reform to launch manifesto in Wales ‘to show what happens when Labour in charge’
Leader Nigel Farage is set to unveil what the party calls a ‘contract’ with voters.
Six in 10 back more NHS spending, even if it means higher taxes – poll
Some 40% said they would be willing to pay higher personal taxes if it meant higher spending on public services more broadly.
Wes Streeting warns of ‘nightmare in Downing Street’
Wes Streeting has warned of a ‘nightmare in Downing Street’, echoing The Sun’s headlines in the run-up to the general election in 2019.
Jo Cox would be ‘gutted’ to see election used to spread division, says widower
Brendan Cox said their children will mark the anniversary, and what would have been her coming 50th birthday, by putting on a mini concert.
Wes Streeting urges junior doctors to cancel strikes and promises ‘day one’ call
The shadow health secretary said he would be on the phone to junior doctors on the first day of a Labour government to resolve the dispute.
Tories must win the argument if I am to avoid ‘Portillo moment’, says Jeremy Hunt
Hunt said Sir Keir Starmer could be left with a ‘free hand’ if Conservative voters drift to Reform UK and cost the Tories seats.