Sunak defends decision not to take immediate action against Tories accused in betting scandal – UK election live
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Sunak says UK a better place to live after 14 years of Tory rule
PM insists he is on course to win despite polls forecasting a crushing defeatUnited Kingdom -
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UK general election live: Rishi Sunak says he believes he will win despite poll projections
Prime minister says he’s ‘fighting very hard’ as campaigning reaches final days with Labour retaining the lead in polling for the Observer. Rishi Sunak said the slur used about him by a Reform UK canvasser was “deeply inappropriate and racist”.. ...United Kingdom -
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General election live: Farage says he is boycotting BBC as more Reform candidates dropped over past comments
The Reform leader complained of a ‘dishonest Question Time audience’, while his party also reported Channel 4 to the Electoral Commission. The Conservative party deputy chair Angela Richardson called the sewage crisis a “political football” and ... -
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Why Britain’s Murky Election Betting Scandal Is Causing Outrage
The embattled Conservative Party is embroiled in investigations over whether some of its own staff members used insider knowledge to bet on the timing of the general election. -
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Rishi Sunak speaks of ‘hurt and anger’ at daughters having to hear Reform activist’s racist slur about him – UK general election live
PM responds to comments by Reform activists, who were filmed by Channel 4 reporter while canvassing in Clacton. Sign up to our Election Edition daily newsletterHere’s the latest in the Guardian’s series on The broken years: Tory Britain 2010-24:. ...United Kingdom -
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Follow live: Defending champions Italy take on Switzerland in knockout round
Remo Freuler opened the scoring in the 37th minute and Ruben Vargas doubled the lead immediately after half-time as Switzerland cruised through. -
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Betting scandal puts Gambling Commission in spotlight
Election-betting probe tests watchdog’s ability to handle an investigation outside sporting arena -
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Starmer bills UK election as chance to fight back against rise of populism
Labour leader says ‘only progressives have the answers’ as campaign enters final 72 hoursUnited Kingdom -
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Sunak refuses to say when he told aide in betting probe of election date
Gambling Commission examines possible ‘unfair advantage’ as wager scandal spreads -
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In the final days before the UK election, Rishi Sunak insists that he can stay in power
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has dismissed suggestions that his party is heading to defeat in Thursday’s general electionUnited Kingdom -
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Flurry of Flutters Sparks Scandal in British Election
Even in a nation that wagers on everything from royal babies to snail races, the small bets by politicians on the coming vote are perturbing the public. -
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General election live: Starmer dismisses Tory claims about his work ethic as ‘desperate’ and ‘bordering on hysterical’
Tory attack comes after the Labour leader said he tried not to work after 6pm on Fridays so he could spend time with his family. Sign up to our Election Edition daily newsletterNew boundary map for the election – and how changes may affect ... -
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What happened this week in the UK election campaign, from more betting slips to the last debate
The U.K. general election on July 4 is just days away now no doubt to the relief of the party leaders who have crisscrossed the country in a grueling month of campaigningUnited Kingdom -
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UK's landmark postwar elections: When Blair won the first of his 3 elections in 1997
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Biden acknowledges shaky debate performance and vows to stay in race: ‘when you get knocked down, you get back up’ – live
Biden acknowledged in campaign speech that he is indeed old, but says he believes he can still beat the Trump in the November election. Defiant Biden resists call to drop out as campaign surrogates maintain supportExplainer: Who could replace Joe ...Joe Biden -
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Sunak launches defence of Tories’ 14 years in power as campaign nears end
Prime minister reiterates stance that Britain’s economic problems are the result of Covid and war in Ukraine. Britain is better off than it was 14 years ago, Rishi Sunak has said, as he launched a combative defence of his party’s record in power ... -
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Sunak’s focus on Labour ‘supermajority’ fails to move most Tory voters
Prime minister’s warning message in last days before polls shows campaign has faltered, pollsters say -
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Why the Fed must change how it targets inflation
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Israel approves legalisation of five West Bank outposts, says Smotrich
Measures announced by ultranationalist minister draw fierce criticism from Palestinians and Israeli leftwingIsrael -
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Why no one trusts politicians any more
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US Supreme Court deals blow to agencies’ rulemaking authority
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Ed Davey uses bungee jump to urge voters to ‘do something you’ve never done before and vote Lib Dem’ – UK general election live
Liberal Democrat leader’s latest stunt intended to urge voters to take leap of faith and vote for his party. Rishi Sunak is speaking at a campaign event in Staffordshire. As the advance briefing predicted, he has just told his audience.. I tell ...United Kingdom -
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Wimbledon 2024: Sinner, Gauff, Alcaraz and Raducanu through – live
Sabalenka blows hole in draw after pulling outGet in touch: email Michael with your thoughtsBBC don’t appear to agree with my judgment. None of the matches I’m into have commentary, and on the main show they’re showing Heather Watson – down 0-2 to ... -
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Donors desert Tory party as election campaign struggles
Conservatives struggle to build momentum ahead of next week’s UK vote -
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Reform UK activist's racial slur hurts, says Sunak
Rishi Sunak condemns the racist term used about him by a Reform UK canvasser, saying it makes him "angry".United Kingdom -
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Sunak, Disraeli and why pride in UK diversity isn’t enough
Britons should be proud of the country’s record on race and politics — but they must not be complacentUnited Kingdom -
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Bolivia’s president accused of plotting coup against himself to boost popularity
Opponents say abortive raid on palace by angry ex-army chief was a stunt to bolster support . It was the armoured vehicles circling the Plaza Murillo - the normally tranquil central square in historic downtown La Paz – that initially set Bolivians ... -
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UK general election poll tracker
Live-updating state of the parties polling ahead of the general election on July 4United Kingdom -
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A federal jury in California awarded $4.7 billion in damages in a class-action lawsuit against the NFL over its out-of-market "Sunday Ticket" telecast package.
A federal jury in California awarded $4.7 billion in damages in a class-action lawsuit against the NFL over its out-of-market “Sunday Ticket” telecast package.California -
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Wimbledon 2024: Andy Murray pulls out of singles draw, plus Swiatek and Djokovic in action – live
Follow live updates from the second day’s play at SW19Murray out of singles, eyes doubles | You can mail TomOK, so the players are out knocking up on the outside courts. Time to start flitting around from match to match.. This morning’s news gives ... -
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ICC decision on Netanyahu arrest warrant may be delayed by UK
Britain to make legal arguments over jurisdiction in case of alleged war crimes by the Israeli PM. An intervention by the UK government at the international criminal court is expected to delay a decision over whether an arrest warrant can be ...United Kingdom -
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The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.1% to 100.57
The WSJ Dollar Index was up 0.1% to 100.57 — up for six of the past nine trading days. -
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Who are the main players in the UK's upcoming national election?
Millions of voters in Britain are going to the polls Thursday to choose a new House of Commons and a new government -
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Nigel Farage of Reform UK: 'I'd Like to Take Over the Center Right'
Labour prepares for a big victory in Britain’s July 4 elections. Can his populist party supplant the Conservatives as the nation’s main opposition? -
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Top Biden allies say he's still the best bet to win against Trump in November
Top allies of President Joe Biden came to his defense across several news programs on Sunday, acknowledging the president’s subdued debate performance but arguing that he remains the strongest contender against former President Donald Trump in the ...Joe Biden -
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Max Verstappen defends father over Horner row after taking Austrian GP pole
Red Bull driver ‘understands’ dad’s ire over parade snubVerstappen on pole for GP and also wins sprint race Red Bull’s hopes for a celebratory home Grand Prix in Austria were left in no little disarray despite great success on Saturday, after Max ... -
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BET Awards 2024: Usher is honored, Will Smith returns, and the election is top of mind
Usher has been honored with the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards -
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At BET Awards 2024 Usher honored, Will Smith debuts song, election on minds
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.