UK general election 2024

UK general election 2024

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Who could replace Sunak? Eight key candidates
Who could replace Sunak? Eight key candidates

The Tory leadership contest formally begins on Wednesday, with as many as eight MPs considering a run. They will need to win the support of ten colleagues by...

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General election 2024 live results in full
General election 2024 live results in full
How Labour has trashed the Tory inheritance
IN DEPTH
How Labour has trashed the Tory inheritance
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General election 2024 live results in full
General election 2024 live results in full
How Labour has trashed the Tory inheritance
IN DEPTH
How Labour has trashed the Tory inheritance
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More under-30s voted Reform than Tory, study finds
More under-30s voted Reform than Tory, study finds
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How Labour’s plans for housing, train travel and work will affect you
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How Labour’s plans for housing, train travel and work will affect you
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How Tory donations dwindled in run-up to the election
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How Tory donations dwindled in run-up to the election
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I won’t run for Holyrood unless SNP faces up to misogyny, says Cherry
I won’t run for Holyrood unless SNP faces up to misogyny, says Cherry
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MP called ‘child killer’ in street told by police to accept harassment
MP called ‘child killer’ in street told by police to accept harassment
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Fears of SNP ‘bunfight’ as ousted MPs battle for seats in Holyrood
Fears of SNP ‘bunfight’ as ousted MPs battle for seats in Holyrood
Scotland
More under-30s voted Reform than Tory, study finds
More under-30s voted Reform than Tory, study finds
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How Labour’s plans for housing, train travel and work will affect you
ANALYSIS
How Labour’s plans for housing, train travel and work will affect you
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How Tory donations dwindled in run-up to the election
IN CHARTS
How Tory donations dwindled in run-up to the election
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I won’t run for Holyrood unless SNP faces up to misogyny, says Cherry
I won’t run for Holyrood unless SNP faces up to misogyny, says Cherry
Scotland
MP called ‘child killer’ in street told by police to accept harassment
MP called ‘child killer’ in street told by police to accept harassment
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Fears of SNP ‘bunfight’ as ousted MPs battle for seats in Holyrood
Fears of SNP ‘bunfight’ as ousted MPs battle for seats in Holyrood
Scotland
Who could replace Sunak? Eight key candidates
Who could replace Sunak? Eight key candidates

The Tory leadership contest formally begins on Wednesday, with as many as eight MPs considering a run. They will need to win the support of ten colleagues by...

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General election 2024 live results in full
General election 2024 live results in full
How Labour has trashed the Tory inheritance
IN DEPTH
How Labour has trashed the Tory inheritance
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More under-30s voted Reform than Tory, study finds
More under-30s voted Reform than Tory, study finds
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How Labour’s plans for housing, train travel and work will affect you
ANALYSIS
How Labour’s plans for housing, train travel and work will affect you
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How Labour’s plans for housing, train travel and work will affect you
ANALYSIS
How Labour’s plans for housing, train travel and work will affect you
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How Tory donations dwindled in run-up to the election
IN CHARTS
How Tory donations dwindled in run-up to the election
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How Tory donations dwindled in run-up to the election
IN CHARTS
How Tory donations dwindled in run-up to the election
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I won’t run for Holyrood unless SNP faces up to misogyny, says Cherry
I won’t run for Holyrood unless SNP faces up to misogyny, says Cherry
Scotland
I won’t run for Holyrood unless SNP faces up to misogyny, says Cherry
I won’t run for Holyrood unless SNP faces up to misogyny, says Cherry
Scotland
MP called ‘child killer’ in street told by police to accept harassment
MP called ‘child killer’ in street told by police to accept harassment
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MP called ‘child killer’ in street told by police to accept harassment
MP called ‘child killer’ in street told by police to accept harassment
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Fears of SNP ‘bunfight’ as ousted MPs battle for seats in Holyrood
Fears of SNP ‘bunfight’ as ousted MPs battle for seats in Holyrood
Scotland
Fears of SNP ‘bunfight’ as ousted MPs battle for seats in Holyrood
Fears of SNP ‘bunfight’ as ousted MPs battle for seats in Holyrood
Scotland
How Labour’s plans for housing, train travel and work will affect you
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How Labour’s plans for housing, train travel and work will affect you
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How Labour’s plans for housing, train travel and work will affect you
ANALYSIS
How Labour’s plans for housing, train travel and work will affect you
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How Tory donations dwindled in run-up to the election
IN CHARTS
How Tory donations dwindled in run-up to the election
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How Tory donations dwindled in run-up to the election
IN CHARTS
How Tory donations dwindled in run-up to the election
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I won’t run for Holyrood unless SNP faces up to misogyny, says Cherry
I won’t run for Holyrood unless SNP faces up to misogyny, says Cherry
Scotland
I won’t run for Holyrood unless SNP faces up to misogyny, says Cherry
I won’t run for Holyrood unless SNP faces up to misogyny, says Cherry
Scotland
MP called ‘child killer’ in street told by police to accept harassment
MP called ‘child killer’ in street told by police to accept harassment
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MP called ‘child killer’ in street told by police to accept harassment
MP called ‘child killer’ in street told by police to accept harassment
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Fears of SNP ‘bunfight’ as ousted MPs battle for seats in Holyrood
Fears of SNP ‘bunfight’ as ousted MPs battle for seats in Holyrood
Scotland
Fears of SNP ‘bunfight’ as ousted MPs battle for seats in Holyrood
Fears of SNP ‘bunfight’ as ousted MPs battle for seats in Holyrood
Scotland
WRITE TO LETTERS@THETIMES.CO.UK
WRITE TO LETTERS@THETIMES.CO.UKProblematic polls in the election campaign
Daniel Finkelstein
Daniel FinkelsteinPollsters were so wrong they need a rethink
Iain Macwhirter
Iain MacwhirterScottish Tories’ new leader must transform its brand
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Election at a glance

The election results in maps and charts
The election results in maps and charts
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What will Labour do now? The policies and plans
What will Labour do now? The policies and plans
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Now the really hard work must   begin for Starmer’s chosen ones
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Now the really hard work must   begin for Starmer’s chosen ones
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Who could replace Sunak? Eight key candidates
Who could replace Sunak? Eight key candidates
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Truss, Mordaunt, Rees-Mogg: the big Tory casualties
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Truss, Mordaunt, Rees-Mogg: the big Tory casualties
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Labour manifesto unpicked — one key policy at a time
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Labour manifesto unpicked — one key policy at a time
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Meet Victoria Starmer, Keir’s wife and most trusted adviser
Meet Victoria Starmer, Keir’s wife and most trusted adviser
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Moment Truss lost one of safest Tory seats in the country
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Moment Truss lost one of safest Tory seats in the country
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What happened at the last election

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The NHS should be an epitome of equality… but it isn’t
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The NHS should be an epitome of equality… but it isn’t
The NHS should be an epitome of equality… but it isn’t
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The NHS should be an epitome of equality… but it isn’t
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Living standards in the UK have fallen. Here’s why
Living standards in the UK have fallen. Here’s why
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Living standards in the UK have fallen. Here’s why
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Sunak or Starmer: whose ‘special relationship’ with the US would be stronger?
Sunak or Starmer: whose ‘special relationship’ with the US would be stronger?
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Sunak or Starmer: whose ‘special relationship’ with the US would be stronger?
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The two critical elements that will determine whether or not the UK thrives
The two critical elements that will determine whether or not the UK thrives
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The two critical elements that will determine whether or not the UK thrives
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GLOBAL ROUNDTABLE
What do voters really think? Watch our expert panel’s analysis

The Conservatives face a “spectacular disaster” because “the electorate is furious” about the cost of living crisis and a succession of Tory governments, The...

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WRITE TO LETTERS@THETIMES.CO.UK
WRITE TO LETTERS@THETIMES.CO.UKProblematic polls in the election campaign
Daniel Finkelstein
Daniel FinkelsteinPollsters were so wrong they need a rethink
Who could replace Sunak? Eight key candidates
Who could replace Sunak? Eight key candidates
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How Labour has trashed the Tory inheritance
IN DEPTH
How Labour has trashed the Tory inheritance
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More under-30s voted Reform than Tory, study finds
More under-30s voted Reform than Tory, study finds
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How Labour’s plans for housing, train travel and work will affect you
ANALYSIS
How Labour’s plans for housing, train travel and work will affect you
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Who could replace Sunak? Eight key candidates
Who could replace Sunak? Eight key candidates
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How Labour has trashed the Tory inheritance
IN DEPTH
How Labour has trashed the Tory inheritance
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More under-30s voted Reform than Tory, study finds
More under-30s voted Reform than Tory, study finds
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How Labour’s plans for housing, train travel and work will affect you
ANALYSIS
How Labour’s plans for housing, train travel and work will affect you
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WRITE TO LETTERS@THETIMES.CO.UK
WRITE TO LETTERS@THETIMES.CO.UKProblematic polls in the election campaign
Daniel Finkelstein
Daniel FinkelsteinPollsters were so wrong they need a rethink
How Tory donations dwindled in run-up to the election
IN CHARTS
How Tory donations dwindled in run-up to the election
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I won’t run for Holyrood unless SNP faces up to misogyny, says Cherry
I won’t run for Holyrood unless SNP faces up to misogyny, says Cherry
Scotland
MP called ‘child killer’ in street told by police to accept harassment
MP called ‘child killer’ in street told by police to accept harassment
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Fears of SNP ‘bunfight’ as ousted MPs battle for seats in Holyrood
Fears of SNP ‘bunfight’ as ousted MPs battle for seats in Holyrood
Scotland
Why was election turnout so low? Britain’s trust problem in charts
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Why was election turnout so low? Britain’s trust problem in charts
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The seven tribes of new Labour MPs
The seven tribes of new Labour MPs
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Simplify tax system to boost UK finances, say experts
Simplify tax system to boost UK finances, say experts
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I’m not a robot, insists Reform candidate with AI-altered photo
I’m not a robot, insists Reform candidate with AI-altered photo
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What is it really like to live in 10 Downing Street?
What is it really like to live in 10 Downing Street?
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Labour will ease building rules and fight ‘nimbys’, vows Reeves
Labour will ease building rules and fight ‘nimbys’, vows Reeves
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Iain Macwhirter
Iain MacwhirterScottish Tories’ new leader must transform its brand
Janice Turner
Janice TurnerTeen voters could kick Labour in the ballot box
Wes Streeting ‘optimistic’ about deal to end junior doctors’ strikes
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Scottish Tories told to change or face political extinction
Scotland
Starmer’s latest dilemma: whether Rayner should get a grace-and-favour mansion
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Starmer could let out 40,000 inmates early to ease prisons crisis
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Wes Streeting ‘optimistic’ about deal to end junior doctors’ strikes
Wes Streeting ‘optimistic’ about deal to end junior doctors’ strikes
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Scottish Tories told to change or face political extinction
Scottish Tories told to change or face political extinction
Scotland
Starmer’s latest dilemma: whether Rayner should get a grace-and-favour mansion
Starmer’s latest dilemma: whether Rayner should get a grace-and-favour mansion
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Starmer could let out 40,000 inmates early to ease prisons crisis
Starmer could let out 40,000 inmates early to ease prisons crisis
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Iain Macwhirter
Iain MacwhirterScottish Tories’ new leader must transform its brand
Janice Turner
Janice TurnerTeen voters could kick Labour in the ballot box
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What will Labour do about Brexit? The key challenges for Starmer
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What will Labour do about Brexit? The key challenges for Starmer
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How the general election results affect party finances
How the general election results affect party finances
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PM vows to serve all of Scotland in first tour of UK
PM vows to serve all of Scotland in first tour of UK
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Starmer rejects Blair’s call for ID cards to control migration
Starmer rejects Blair’s call for ID cards to control migration
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Now the really hard work must   begin for Starmer’s chosen ones
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Now the really hard work must   begin for Starmer’s chosen ones
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Out with union reps, in with lobbyists: the changing face of Labour
Out with union reps, in with lobbyists: the changing face of Labour
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From ‘vape dragon’ to Spice Girls: what you didn’t know about Starmer’s cabinet
From ‘vape dragon’ to Spice Girls: what you didn’t know about Starmer’s cabinet
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How Labour can get the economy working again
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DAVID SMITH
How Labour can get the economy working again
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Who are the people that deserted the Tories — and who did they vote for?
PETER KELLNER
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How Sunak got stumped: the inside story of a disastrous campaign
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TIM SHIPMAN | INSIDE NO 10
How Sunak got stumped: the inside story of a disastrous campaign
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Labour celebrated election success — now they’re targeting Reform
Labour celebrated election success — now they’re targeting Reform
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Kennedy heir takes final seat in sweetest of victories
Kennedy heir takes final seat in sweetest of victories
Scotland
Starmer criticised for axing Rwanda scheme
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Starmer criticised for axing Rwanda scheme
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Farage aims for 2029 youthquake as teenage boys fall for Reform
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Farage aims for 2029 youthquake as teenage boys fall for Reform
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‘We’ve lost our way’: can the SNP recover from Labour landslide?
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‘We’ve lost our way’: can the SNP recover from Labour landslide?
Scotland
Salmon and tweed: Inside Labour’s Western Isles campaign sweep
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Salmon and tweed: Inside Labour’s Western Isles campaign sweep
Scotland
Ian Murray: How Labour’s last man standing became Scottish secretary
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Ian Murray: How Labour’s last man standing became Scottish secretary
Scotland
The election results in maps and charts
The election results in maps and charts
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The Times Leading Articles
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The Times Leading Articles
The Times Leading ArticlesBuild, Build, Build
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Muslim Vote campaign warns ‘this is just the beginning’
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Stale pizza, fresh art and a swift clean: how PMs move into No 10
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Muslim Vote campaign warns ‘this is just the beginning’
BEHIND THE STORY
Muslim Vote campaign warns ‘this is just the beginning’
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Stale pizza, fresh art and a swift clean: how PMs move into No 10
Stale pizza, fresh art and a swift clean: how PMs move into No 10
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Our Week: Everyone*
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How to take your mind off politics? Try our coping strategies
How to take your mind off politics? Try our coping strategies
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The Times Leading Articles
The Times Leading ArticlesBig State Britain
The Times Leading Articles
The Times Leading ArticlesBuild, Build, Build
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Alba loses both MPs as Reform makes inroads in Scotland
Alba loses both MPs as Reform makes inroads in Scotland
Scotland
Starmer’s reward to Scottish Labour: Now we’ll take Holyrood
Starmer’s reward to Scottish Labour: Now we’ll take Holyrood
Scotland
Sterling rises and investors welcome ‘stability’ on Labour victory
Sterling rises and investors welcome ‘stability’ on Labour victory
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Starmer announces new Labour cabinet
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Starmer announces new Labour cabinet
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Starmer takes power with pledge to restore belief in Britain
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Starmer takes power with pledge to restore belief in Britain
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Peter Brookes Times cartoon
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Leicester voters punish Labour: ‘This is for the people of Gaza’
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Leicester voters punish Labour: ‘This is for the people of Gaza’
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Starmer kept cool when told he’d won, while staff roared like football fans
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Starmer kept cool when told he’d won, while staff roared like football fans
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What will Labour do now? The policies and plans
What will Labour do now? The policies and plans
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Douglas Ross: How scourge of the Nationalists ran out of luck
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Douglas Ross: How scourge of the Nationalists ran out of luck
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Protesters fall silent as Downing St echoes to sound of Starmerism
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Protesters fall silent as Downing St echoes to sound of Starmerism
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The real winner of the election was anger. Is Starmer prepared for that?
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BEN MACINTYRE
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Truss, Mordaunt, Rees-Mogg: the big Tory casualties
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Truss, Mordaunt, Rees-Mogg: the big Tory casualties
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The Tory blame game: Scorned MPs rage at peerage for Sunak ally
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The Tory blame game: Scorned MPs rage at peerage for Sunak ally
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Labour rout can create permanent shift in Scottish politics
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Labour rout can create permanent shift in Scottish politics
Scotland
Sssh… find out the election secret behind Labour’s landslide
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Sssh… find out the election secret behind Labour’s landslide
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How Farage became an MP for the first time — on his eighth attempt
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How Farage became an MP for the first time — on his eighth attempt
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It was a historic night — but not much of it made sense
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It was a historic night — but not much of it made sense
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Moment Truss lost one of safest Tory seats in the country
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Moment Truss lost one of safest Tory seats in the country
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‘The clown show is over’: how the world reacted
‘The clown show is over’: how the world reacted
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SNP must rethink its strategy after a decade of complacency
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SNP must rethink its strategy after a decade of complacency
Scotland
Will taxes rise under Labour? A forensic look at the key policies
Will taxes rise under Labour? A forensic look at the key policies
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‘We did it’: Starmer thanks supporters as Labour wins election
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‘We did it’: Starmer thanks supporters as Labour wins election
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Nicola Sturgeon’s night of humiliation
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Nicola Sturgeon’s night of humiliation
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