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Who is the Father of the House? Sir Peter Bottomley, elected in 1975, to stand once more in 2024

The record of the oldest MP in the UK belongs to Samuel Young, who died in 1918 aged 96 and 63 days while still in office

Evening Standard

Morrisons workers strike at two warehouses amid pensions row

Unite union says workers are being ‘fleeced’ by supermarket’s changes to pension contribution rules

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak names July 4 for UK general election: What’s next?

Sunak announced general election which could signal an end to his Conservative Party’s 14 years of power in the UK.

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Jeremy Corbyn set to stand as independent against Labour at general election

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will take on his old party in Islington North

The Independent UK

Election 2024: Rishi Sunak has already lost control of the narrative

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that a general election will take place on Thursday July 4. Over the course of the next six weeks, therefore, he and Labour leader Keir Starmer will pit their parties, themselves, and their stories, against each other.

The Conversation

Richard Tice says Sunak is ‘terrified’ of Reform UK as he bids for Boston and Skegness seat

Despite Nigel Farage not standing for a seat in the election, his successor Richard Tice said the arch-Brexiteer ‘will be everywhere’ during the campaign

The Independent UK

Football Governance Bill to be delayed – but general election brings bonus to fix ‘broken’ sport

The bill to help set up a football regulator has cross-party support with the Labour Party already asserting its commitment to the legislation

The Independent UK

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Michael Matheson gives statement as he faces suspension over £11k iPad bill row

MICHAEL Matheson has spoken after the former health secretary found himself the focus on attacks from both the Conservatives and Labour at First…

The National (Scotland)

Row erupts after Lib Dems accuse Rishi Sunak of 'lying' over 40 new hospitals pledge

The Prime Minister promised that all hospitals will be built by 2030

Evening Standard

Douglas Ross scolded for 'General Election campaigning' in Holyrood chamber

DOUGLAS Ross was scolded by Holyrood’s Presiding Officer after trying to “campaign for a UK General Election” in the chamber ...

The National (Scotland)

Do schools close on election day?

Do schools close on election day? Parents will need to make plans for election day if schools will be shut - here's everything we know.

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Can Rishi Sunak reverse the fate of the Tory party in the next six weeks? Join our general election debate

Have your say: With Labour leading in the polls, the big question is whether Rishi Sunak can turn the tide for the Conservatives

The Independent UK

See the full list of Scottish MPs standing down at the next election

RISHI Sunak confirmed on Wednesday that the next General Election will take place on July 4 after a day of intense speculation.

The National (Scotland)

Am I eligible to vote in the 2024 general election?

With less than a week to go till British citizens go to the polls, we look at how the parties are faring and the documents voters need at the poll booth

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Football governance bill hailed by Sunak as 'historic moment for fans' being ditched due to election, says MP

Former sports minister Tracey Crouch expressed her disappointment that the legislation would not pass in parliamentary ‘wash-up’

Evening Standard

OPINION - I advised David Cameron before he became PM and this is what I'd tell Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer

We will never know if Gareth Southgate’s Euros squad announcement just the day before was the trigger that caused Rishi Sunak to make his surprise election announcement. Did the Prime Minister look at a line-up loaded with young talent and conclude that going to the polls just as the nation…

The Guardian - UK

Dining across the divide: ‘I thought we’d have a couple of Peronis – he launched into the Grey Goose’

They disagreed about university tuition fees and the monarchy – but did they reach an adequate point of refreshment to put aside their differences?

Evening Standard

General election 2024: what is purdah and when does it start?

Ministers, civil servants, and local authorities will soon be required to exercise caution in making announcements or decisions that might affect the election campaign

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2024 general election: Lib Dems target Jeremy Hunt for their own Portillo moment in the Blue Wall

Labour has its own targets in the Home Counties including Grant Shapps

The National (Scotland)

Tories 'prejudiced' probe into Michael Matheson, First Minister says

TORY MSPs “prejudiced” the committee probe into Michael Matheson and so the SNP will not support its recommendation of sanctions, First…

The Independent UK

What is voter ID and which forms of identification can I use to vote in the General Election?

Everything to know about the voter ID you need to vote in the General Election this Thursday

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: Why call an election now? Because things can get worse for Rishi Sunak

Once the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act was quietly repealed, Boris Johnson reclaimed for himself and his successors the power (via the monarch) to dissolve Parliament and call a general election. For better or worse, Rishi Sunak has exercised that power.

The Independent UK

How elections affect travel – and can politicians get refunds for cancelled July holidays?

The election is likely to cause thousands of cancellations by people involved in the campaign and on polling day

Evening Standard

General election 2024: What are the Liberal Democrats' policies and who is their leader Ed Davey?

The Lib Dems want to clean several Tory failures by focusing on health, care, crumbling schools and sewage

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer trade blows as election campaigns kick off

First day clashes over the economy and migrants as leaders hit campaign trail

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