Politics
‘Inauspicious’ PM announces election in the rain with ‘It Can Only Get Better’ blaring in background
Rishi Sunak surprised Westminster by calling the election earlier than had been widely expected.
CONFIRMED: UK to head to the polls on July 4th for a General Election
The announcement was made 14 years to the month since the Conservatives were first elected into government.
General election on 4th July ‘is on’ – Emily Maitlis
ITV's Anushka Asthana also says that the July 4th date has been confirmed to people internally.
Recognise state of Palestine, Angus Robertson tells UK
The call comes as Ireland, Norway and Spain announced they would recognise the territory.
Cameron and Shapps cut trips short to attend emergency Cabinet meeting
It comes amid speculation that the prime minister could be preparing to call a snap election in July.
Speculation mounts over snap general election – with significant date tipped
Ministers have been summoned to a Cabinet meeting at 4pm, with insiders saying an announcement is expected at 5pm.
Grenfell victims must wait until end of 2026 for decision on criminal charges
Police and prosecutors set out the expected timeline for the mammoth investigation into the fire at a briefing at New Scotland Yard on Wednesday.
Leaked Mercer memo confirms Tory gerrymandering with voter IDs
Gerrymandering: The practice of politicians picking their voters instead of voters picking their politicians.
Severn Trent hikes dividend despite rising sewage spills and increasing bills
Severn Trent was responsible for more than 60,000 sewage spills last year, up about a third on 2022.