Polling stations across the UK opened at 7am, giving millions of voters the chance to decide if the Tory incumbent remains in the top job or the Labour leader enters Downing Street. Opinion polls suggest Labour is on course to secure a big majority in the House of Commons and form a new government. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour are on course for a landslide victory on Thursday with a majority of 212 seats according to the final YouGov poll projection of the campaign. Sky News
Thursday's general election could bring the Rwanda deportation plan to a halt. But campaigners warn Labour against mimicking the Conservatives' hard line on migration.
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The last major YouGov poll before the general election puts Labour on course for a major victory, scooping up 431 seats and a majority of 212. Sky News
Labour's Pat McFadden insisted the general election is not a done deal as the party continues to soar ahead of the Conservatives in the polls. "I think it's disrespectful to the electorate to try to call the outcome before voters have gone to the polls," he said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The education secretary has condemned remarks made by a Reform UK campaigner who was filmed saying migrants crossing the Channel should be used as “target practice”. Gillian Keegan said: “It’s unacceptable in our politics, I think everybody would condemn those comments.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan and university vice chancellors have arrived at 10 Downing Street for a meeting with the prime minister about tackling pro-Palestinian student protesters. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Jeremy Corbyn has said he 'did everything [he] could' to remain within the Labour Party, and will always support its movement despite running as an Independent candidate for Islington North.
He paid tribute to both Diana Abbott and Faiza Shaheen, describing their treatment by the party as 'appalling and disgraceful'. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer says Diane Abbott is "free to go forward" as a Labour candidate in the election. Ms Abbott had the whip restored on Tuesday but media reports said she had been banned from standing as a Labour candidate at the next election. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour's shadow science secretary, Peter Kyle, said the party aimed to handle the investigation into Diane Abbott's comments fairly. Kyle stated that the NEC would ensure all representatives meet the high standards set by Sir Keir Starmer, adding that the issue would be resolved within days, allowing Labour to focus on a platform of change for the upcoming election. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner defends Diane Abbott’s choice to stand as a Labour MP at the next general election saying, "I don’t see any reason why Diane Abbott can’t stand at the next general election." "She’s been cleared as part of an investigation, that is a process and for me I just see that if she wants to stand I don’t see any reason why she can’t", she said.
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Sir Keir Starmer says “no decision has been made” to bar Diane Abbott from standing as a candidate for the Labour Party in July. The Labour leader denies that he is blocking left-wingers standing a for his party, saying “I want the highest-quality candidates”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Gavin Plumb was found guilty of masterminding “graphic” plans to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby. Mr Plumb developed an “obsession” with the star over a number of years and assembled an “abduction kit” to help carry out his attack. Speaking after Plumb was convicted, Detective Chief Inspector Greg Wood said: “Gavin Plumb is a dangerous, predatory individual who was intent on causing the most serious harm to his victim. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Gavin Plumb has been found guilty of plotting to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby.
Chelmsford Crown Court heard the 37-year-old security guard had previous convictions for offences against women.
Police seized handcuffs, rope and other items from the father-of-two’s Essex home after he was arrested, having been tracked down by an undercover US police officer on a Kik messenger group called “Abduct Lovers”.
He will be sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court on July 12th. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Andy Murray will take to the court after Britain’s next generation have battled for supremacy on a highly anticipated day at Wimbledon. Murray and his brother Jamie start their doubles campaign in what promises to be an emotional evening on Centre Court. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Carla Denyer, co-leader of the Green Party, walked to vote at Redland Park United Reformed Church on Whiteladies Road in Bristol. She greeted photographers and reporters outside the church, situated in a busy shopping area of Bristol, before going inside to cast her vote. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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