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The electoral register is incomplete, especially when it comes to young people.
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Making election promises about migration numbers is much easier than keeping them.
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The Labour leader is looking to the examples set by Tony Blair and Harold Wilson in drawing a line under his party’s recent past.
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.