'Tawdry' Conservative Party campaign marred by election betting scandal, Ruth Davidson says
Friday, 21 June 2024 The Conservative Party is seen as "sleazy" and "grubby", Ruth Davidson has said, as two of its candidates are being investigated over alleged bets placed on the election date.
James Cracknell, the Conservative candidate for Colchester, criticised party members for betting on election day in an interview with ITV News. He said, "When I knock on people's doors and they ask about members of my party placing bets, I’m not going to say, 'I agree with it.' People are trusting...
The Tories have criticised the government for not being “quicker” with talks about tariffs imposed by the US. Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride said Labour’s comments about Trump whilst they were the opposition were “unhelpful” and could have “soured” relations with the Trump administration. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch has accused Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement as being "all smoke and mirrors", pointing to rising inflation, increased unemployment and low growth. The Conservative Party leader added, "something has to change, this is chaos". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer says banning phones in schools is "not necessary" and instead there is an "emerging battle" to ensure that the content children are consuming online is "suitable for their age". His comments come as the Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch tells the prime minister at PMQs, "teachers and headteachers say the evidence already shows that schools that ban phones get better results". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has left Downing Street for the House of Commons where he will face questions from Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch. After PMQs, the prime minister will listen to Chancellor Rachel Reeves deliver her Spring statement. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch warned that the Conservatives would lose “every single” council they won in 2021 if the general election results were applied to May's local elections. The Tory leader acknowledged the party’s “greatest defeat” in history and predicted a tough battle ahead, although she hoped for slightly better results. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nigel Farage says allegations that Conservative candidates bet on the date of the upcoming general election will "damage" the party "enormously". The Reform UK leader adds that a vote for his party may..
George Galloway has warned "there is a very real danger" of Reform UK's leader Nigel Farage "running away with this election", due to the "emptiness" of the Labour and Conservative Party's leadership...
Labour’s national campaign coordinator denies claims the party is heading for a ‘super majority’ in next month’s General Election. Speaking ahead of its manifesto launch on Thursday, Pat..
Friday, 21 June 2024
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![Badenoch warns Tories could lose all 2021 councils in May [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250320/1405655618-Badenoch-warns-Tories-could-lose-all-2021-councils.jpg)
![Farage: Tory betting allegations will damage them enormously [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240620/1379102684-Farage-Tory-betting-allegations-will-damage-them-enormously.jpg)
![Galloway: Real danger of Farage running away with election [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240619/1378998078-Galloway-Real-danger-of-Farage-running-away-with.jpg)
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