UK politics
Rupert Murdoch’s Sun backs Labour in the election for first time in two decades
The paper, which has supported the Conservatives since 2009, has endorsed Keir Starmer in a blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- by Rob Harris
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JK Rowling, David Tennant clash over gender issues in UK election
The stoush between the entertainers comes amid a now-familiar political debate on transgender policy, with the issue becoming a key battleground in the UK election.
- by Rob Harris
Analysis
Analysis
Bregrets? They’ve got a few. Most Brits now think leaving EU was a mistake
As Britons head to the polls this week, a majority think that leaving the European Union has delivered few benefits.
- by Rob Harris
Rishi Sunak hurt and angry over Reform volunteer’s racial slur
Nigel Farage said he was dismayed by the language but later said the volunteer was an actor involved in “a political setup” to undermine his party.
- by Alistair Smout and Andrew MacAskill
‘Farage our saviour?’ Divisive Brit’s bid to win over his country’s worst resort town
Long the butt of jokes, Clacton-on-Sea, a 90-minute train ride north-east of London, is at the forefront of British politics ahead of the July 4 election.
- by Rob Harris
‘Stupid error of judgement’: Labour candidate sacked for betting against himself to win
Kevin Craig said he had intended to give “any winnings to local charities” when he made the bet a few weeks ago “when I thought I would never win this seat”.
- by Rob Harris
Opinion
UK election
I mentored the next British PM. Here’s what Australians need to know about him
Keir Starmer does not have the charisma of Boris Johnson or Tony Blair, but charisma in politicians is much overrated.
- by Geoffrey Robertson
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UK election
Spike in bets on day before Rishi Sunak called election prompts probe of PM’s campaign
The allegations are another hammer blow for the 14-year-old government that polls predict is facing a catastrophic defeat on July 4.
- by Rob Harris
Tories look to a million Brits in Australia to save them from oblivion
British expats have until 10am on Wednesday (AEST) to register to vote, and Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives are counting on them to do so.
- by Rob Harris
Crossover moment: Farage’s party outperforms Sunak’s Tories in polls for first time
Many conservative MPs are terrified Farage’s Reform Party will put the final nail in their coffin, not by winning their seat but by taking enough votes to hand power to Labour.
- by Rob Harris
Analysis
UK election
Sunak’s new blunder will haunt him to the grave
The PM courting older voters by campaigning to bring back national service in Britain, inexplicably chose to snub a major event for the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.
- by Rob Harris
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