Labour: Election betting allegations are incredibly worrying
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Labour: Election betting allegations are incredibly worrying
Labour's Michael Pennycook says allegations that two Conservative candidates placed bets on the date of the General Election are "incredibly worrying" and raise "serious questions for the prime minister".
The shadow housing minister's comments come following reports one of Rishi Sunak's close protection officers had been suspended over the same thing.
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Labour's Pat McFadden describes the final run up to the election as "a critical few days," and warns that people should not make assumptions about the outcome of the election. The National Campaign Coordinator said: We are offering change to the country, a chance to turn the page on the to years, but change will only come if people vote for it, and nobody should assume anything about the election campaign on Thursday. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer visits veterans at a veterans’ coffee morning in the South East of England to mark Armed Forces Day. The Labour leaders said that the day gives an opportunity “to say thank you to all of those who are serving and have served and to remember the contribution that they have made to our country.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
John Healey, Shadow Defence Secretary, insists that a Labour government would increase defence spending by 2.5% of GDO, saying that he is "totally committed to raising it." He says that Labour will complete a defence review within the first year of government, if elected. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Oliver Dowden said there is a threat to the General Election from hostile actors such as Russia seeking to influence the democratic process. It comes after he told the Sunday Times he was “gravely” concerned about claims from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) that it had uncovered a suspected operation encouraging support for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, after monitoring five co-ordinated Facebook pages. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has defended his swift action on suspending a Labour candidate who bet against himself in the election. The Labour leader said the issue speaks to the choice at the General Election and the inaction from the Conservatives.
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Seven party leaders and representatives took the stage for ITV's second General Election debate on Thursday evening, addressing issues such as taxes, immigration, and the cost of living. On stage were Penny Mordaunt from the Conservatives, Angela Rayner from Labour, Stephen Flynn from the SNP, Daisy Cooper from the Liberal Democrats, Rhun ap Iorwerth from Plaid Cymru, Carla Denyer from the Green Party, and Nigel Farage from Reform UK. The debate was moderated by Julie Etchingham of ITV News, who asked questions on key topics selected by the public ahead of the event. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey is thrown off inflatable ring as he is dragged around by a speed boat on campaign visit to Cotswold Water Park in Warwickshire. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer celebrates being the “only positive campaign left standing” ahead of polling day on Thursday.
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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey breaks a sweat during Zumba class in Berkshire. Speaking afterwards, he said, “the Conservatives have messed with our economy, our health service, and our environment. We’ve got to get them out”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer calls for a “summer of change” ahead of the general election on Thursday saying, “the fight for change is for you, but change will only happen if you vote for it.” Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak says he has “absolutely not” given up on trying to win the election. Asked if he was visiting safe Tory areas because he had given up, he says “I'm fighting hard for every vote. I don't take a single place or person for granted”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says “I know you're frustrated with me, frustrated with our party” as he makes a final bid to win votes in the general elections on Thursday. Speaking at a campaign event in Staffordshire, he says “when you go to the polls on Thursday you have to remember this is not a by-election. This is a choice about who governs our country for years”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak visits the Jewish community in London on his campaign trail this afternoon. The prime minister says he is "ready to confront" the "shocking" rise in anti-Semitism following the October 8th attack on Israel. Vowing to strengthen the security of Jewish communities, the PM talks about the £18 million a year support that has be provided for the cause. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer says Rishi Sunak's parallel investigation into election gambling allegations was an effort to knock the story "into the long grass" and shows a "total failure of..
Labour's Bridget Phillipson says Rishi Sunak has fallen short on delivering his promise of a government of accountability and integrity as a fourth Conservative is understood to be under investigation..
Rachel Reeves says if the Conservative candidates accused of betting on the general election date were in the Labour party, "they would have been suspended by now". The shadow chancellor adds, "this..
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