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Campaign catchup: 20 election season awards, and one really weird favourite food

In today’s newsletter: Campaigning is over, so we round up six weeks of terrible memes, tetchy politicians and downright dodgy graphs

The Guardian - UK

Election 2024: what happens on the big day – and at what time

After an eventful election campaign, voters across the UK are making their final decision. Polls have indicated for some time that the Conservatives, led by Rishi Sunak, are on course to lose to Labour and that Keir Starmer will become the first Labour prime minister in 14 years.

The Conversation

Sad dogs and fake TV broadcasts dominate political ads as parties launch last-minute election blitz

Data reveals surge in spending on political advertising across social media as voting day nears

The Independent UK

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The exit poll: what is it, how is it made and how did it become such an accurate prediction of election results?

The first big moment on election night in the UK, after polls close, happens at 10pm sharp. This is when the exit poll is released and the media commentary floodgates are reopened after a day of media silence, according to broadcasting rules.

The Conversation

The Sun newspaper backs Labour in blow to Rishi Sunak

The paper has previously backed the Tories since 2009

Evening Standard

Starmer may be the son of a toolmaker, but he speaks for a very different class – and that’s a problem for Labour

There is a new ‘professional, managerial class’ running the party, and it has a complex relationship with the working class, says author Dan Evans

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - If the polls are right, soon Tory squabbles won't matter a jot

What does Mark Francois think? Is this acceptable to Richard Drax? Can we keep Pauline Latham on board? For the last 15 years, these have been important questions, and for good reason.

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UK general election: how does it work, when are the results and why does it matter to the world?

A complete guide to the how Britain votes for its government and the prime minister is decided

The Guardian - UK

When will my new MP be announced? See the full list of declaration times

POLLING stations will be open from 7am until 10pm on Thursday for the 2024 General Election...

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak fearful of losing his seat, sources say

PM would become first sitting British leader to be voted out of his constituency if his fears are realised

The Guardian - UK

Labour isn’t winning by luck. Keir Starmer has earned a historic victory

The opposition leader has always been a man on a mission. On Thursday, keep in mind that none of this was inevitable, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Labour expects surge of ‘shy Reform’ voters in some northern and Midlands seats

Activists forecast margins of fewer than 2,000 votes separating them from Farage’s party – or even a shock defeat

The Guardian - UK

Supermajorities and sour milk – take our UK general election quiz

The Guardian’s supermassive 2024 general election campaign quiz. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

Who’s who in the general election? An explainer for children by The Week Junior

The UK’s main political parties and what they stand for

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The National (Scotland)

Acclaimed Scottish musician gives backing to SNP at General Election

AN acclaimed Scottish musician has given his backing to the SNP in the upcoming General Election ...

The Guardian - UK

Sodden Sunak to Daredevil Davey: the most bizarre TV moments of the election campaign

From Tory ministers hanging up on journalists to the Lib Dem leader launching himself into a lake – plus The Traitors, cold burgers and Zumba classes – this campaign has gone from weird to weirder

The Conversation

Tactical voting: why is it such a big part of British elections?

Voters across the UK will cast their ballots on July 4 to decide who will form the next government. Under the UK’s voting system, known as first past the post, voters choose one candidate standing in their constituency. Whoever wins the most votes out of those candidates becomes a Member…

The National (Scotland)

Who is my MP? See the full list of Scotland's most recent representatives

VOTERS are set to head to the polls on Thursday for the 2024 General Election to choose who they want to represent their constituency.

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The Independent UK

Independent readers blast Tory ‘smear tactic’ against Starmer’s work-life balance

Critics felt dubbing the Labour leader a ‘part-time prime minister’ for his comments on family time was desperate, hypocritical, and likely to backfire on Rishi Sunak

The Guardian - UK

From attack pillows to tortured metaphors: the ups and downs of the UK election campaign rollercoaster

As the campaign nears its end, we look back at the highlights and low points from the past six weeks

Evening Standard

Starmer, Sunak, Farage, Davey and Greens in final pitches to Londoners as Tories (almost) admit defeat

If you look at polls we’re heading for Labour landslide, says minister

Al Jazeera

Major polls predict Starmer’s Labour on course for stunning UK election win

After 14 years of Conservative rule, Keir Starmer’s party looks set to inherit a divided country with faltering economy.

The National (Scotland)

Where to vote this General Election – find your local polling station

Voters all across Scotland and the UK will soon be entering their local polling station to vote for who they want to be their next MP ...

Evening Standard

Who is Ed Davey? Life-saving Lib Dem leader with a tragic past and disabled son

Ed Davey has won record seats for the Lib Dems at the general election. To do so, he’s done some eye-catching stunts during the campaign, but his life story is even more arresting

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak reveals his favourite meal is sandwiches in last-minute appeal to voters

With less than 24 hours until polls open for the general election, the prime minister told ITV’s This Morning he is ‘a big sandwich person’

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