With the UK heading for an election on July 4, it can feel like the result is pre-ordained. Labour has maintained a decisive poll lead for over a year and nothing Rishi Sunak does appears to shift the…
Excitement is building around the country for the contest ahead.
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The election will land right in the middle of the Euros. So will the feelgood factor lighten the public’s mood towards the government?
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The large number of MPs deciding not to stand in the forthcoming election adds yet more electoral pressure on the PM.
UK Labour Leader Keir Starmer.
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The polls predict the UK is headed for a change of government. If Labour wins, would much change for Australia?
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There are 16 government bills currently making their way through parliament.
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The main characters are widely seen as dull but this election is already characterised by a narrative of chaos.
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The prime minister hardly sounded committed to the election he was calling, but Labour still has to win hearts and minds.
Situation vacant?
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The day is set for 4 July, leaving just six weeks for the campaign.
Campaigners, including infected blood victims and loved ones, have long called for compensation.
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A lawyer who has helped many victims fight for compensation reviews the government’s plan.
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Debates on decriminalising abortion have been repeatedly delayed.
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The strategy is clear – what’s less obvious is whether there’s any point to it.
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Evidence suggests that the UK compares quite well with similar countries.
Keir Starmer welcomes Natalie Elphicke, a new recruit from the Tory party.
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Winston Churchill defected in his time, as did Oswald Mosley. In fact, a defection played a key part in the formation of the Conservative party.
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The prime minister is being optimistic at best with his reading – but these results to suggest Labour’s win might not be as decisive as polls currently suggest.
UK Labour leader, Keir Starmer, with newly-elected member of parliament Chris Webb.
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Local elections in the UK have swung in favour of Labour, while counting continues for three seats in the Tasmanian upper house.
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In a dismal night for the government, one result towers above the others.
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It could happen to anyone – and that’s really the point.
Stop the…votes.
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Local election results are strong predictors of general elections held in the same or following year.
Members have been blamed for choosing badly in recent years, but MPs played their part too.
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Even though Keir Starmer is more comfortable being associated with the leaders of the last Labour government than Jeremy Corbyn or Ed Miliband, this is not a return to the past.