Sunak vs Starmer election debate: as it happened
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The Guardian - World
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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Sunak took the fight to Starmer in the last debate, but can’t progress with a party smothered by sleaze | Henry Hill
The PM had points to make against an eminently beatable opponent, but I’m not sure the public wants to hear them now. Freedom, as the song has it, is “just another word for nothing left to lose”. So, with most voters having long since made up ... -
Financial Times - Business
How the Conservatives came to the brink of wipeout
The party risks learning the wrong lessons from a historic defeat -
Financial Times - Business
Starmer admits to ‘old fashioned mistake’ on pension tax policy
Labour insists it will keep lump sum allowance if it wins next week’s general election -
ABC News - World
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 -
Financial Times - Business
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 -
Financial Times - Business
French election as it happened: Far-right dominates first round of voting
Emmanuel Macron’s centrists expected to slump to third place -
The New York Times - Top stories
The White House Brushed Off Questions About Biden’s Age. Then the Debate Happened.
President Biden’s allies can no longer wave away concerns about his capacity after his unsteady performance at Thursday’s debate as worries among Democrats grow.Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
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 -
The Guardian - World
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 -
CNBC - Business
Obama, Clinton excuse Biden's debate performance to fend off Democratic meltdown: 'Bad debate nights happen'
President Biden and Donald Trump are scheduled to face off at a second and final debate on Sept. 10.Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
Sunak refuses to say when he told aide in betting probe of election date
Gambling Commission examines possible ‘unfair advantage’ as wager scandal spreads -
ABC News - World
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 -
The Guardian - World
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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Trump evades debate questions on accepting election results
Throughout the debate, Trump also repeated falsehoods on voter fraud, abortion and the 6 January riot.Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
Psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk: ‘When trauma becomes your identity, that’s a dangerous thing’
The leading expert in PTSD and author of ‘The Body Keeps the Score’ on rewiring the brain — and why talking cures are overrated -
Financial Times - Business
Keir Starmer the lawyer: rational, diligent, ruthless
How an illustrious legal career laid the groundwork for Labour leader’s life as a politician -
Financial Times - Business
Starmer warns Labour not to take victory for granted
Opposition leader tells Westminster rally that final days of campaign will be ‘the hardest mile’ -
BBC News - Top stories
Starmer: Claim Labour is danger to security 'ridiculous'
The Labour leader says the claim is "desperate" as he has been trusted with sensitive defence briefings. -
The Guardian - World
Trump-Biden debate likely amplified Americans’ dismay about the election
Between Trump’s lies and Biden’s struggles, voters probably walked away from the debate with a better understanding of why they hate their options. Biden’s poor performance and Trump’s lies: four key takeaways from debateBiden v Trump debate ...Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Election 2024 post-debate: The road ahead for Biden and Trump
Robert Costa examines the political fallout from Thursday's presidential debate.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
Will One Bad Debate Night Mean One Bad Election Day?
Americans are owed better from the Democratic Party. -
Financial Times - World
Sunak’s campaign is far too subtle
Perception of a ‘done deal’ election may prompt some voters to back Tories but fundamentals are unlikely to change -
The New York Times - Top stories
Anything Can Happen, and Usually Does, on ‘Watch What Happens Live’
With Andy Cohen, Hillary Clinton will do shots and Oscar-winners gush about reality stars — all savvy promotion for Bravo’s outrageous TV universe. -
The Guardian - World
My in-laws think Keir Starmer is ‘an idiot’. Should I pick a fight? | Ask Philippa
Don’t fall out with these people who, apart from their political views, you really appreciate. The question My partner and I recently had our first child. We live in a one-bedroom flat and money is very tight. The biggest help and support we’ve ... -
Financial Times - Business
Starmer accepted £76,000 of freebies including tickets to over 20 football games
Commons register of interests shows Labour leader’s declarations in last parliament spanned concerts to clothing -
Financial Times - Business
Why the Fed must change how it targets inflation
When a measure becomes a target . . .Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
Israel approves legalisation of five West Bank outposts, says Smotrich
Measures announced by ultranationalist minister draw fierce criticism from Palestinians and Israeli leftwingIsrael -
Financial Times - Business
Why no one trusts politicians any more
The central issue eroding faith in government is lack of accountability -
Financial Times - World
US Supreme Court deals blow to agencies’ rulemaking authority
Decision overturns long-standing Chevron doctrine that has guided courts and regulators for 40 years -
Financial Times - Business
Sunak criticises Reform activist after racist outburst
Nigel Farage ‘dismayed’ after undercover film of party campaigners -
BBC News - Top stories
The papers: 'Jay slipped on rocks' and 'Sunak expresses hurt'
Saturday's front pages react to Joe Biden's TV debate performance and have the latest on the UK election trail. -
The Guardian - World
Stephen Lillie on Rishi Sunak’s electoral apocalypse – cartoon
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BBC News - Top stories
I've not given up on winning, says Rishi Sunak
The PM says he understands people's frustrations with him but warns of the "danger" of a Labour government. -
Financial Times - Business
What happens if Biden or Trump drops out?
Democratic and Republican parties have contingency rules but White House contest could get messyJoe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Arts Calendar: Happenings for the Week of June 30
Stephen Sondheim’s blockbuster musical ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ closes on Broadway, the Tokyo Gendai art fair returns for its second edition, Eddie Murphy stars in a long-awaited fourth ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ movie and more. -
The Hill - Politics
School desegregation never happened, and no one noticed
Most Americans, black and white, tell pollsters they think schools are now racially integrated. That’s not true. -
CBS News - Top stories
Sen. Marco Rubio on Trump's debate performance, what he considers "core issue" of election
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, a potential Trump running mate, spoke to CBS News late Thursday after the first 2024 presidential debate. The Republican senator weighed in on former President Donald Trump's performance, and addressed issues and ...Donald Trump -
ABC News - Entertainment
Biden and Trump go head to head: How to watch the first general election presidential debate
Thursday's presidential debate starts at 9 p.m. EasternJoe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
Biden says, ‘I can do this job,’ as betting markets put chance of re-election at new low
While President Joe Biden offered an upbeat speech Friday in the wake of his widely panned debate performance, his chances of winning this year’s White House race appear to have tumbled.Joe Biden