The Independent – Major poll shock: Sunak set to lose seat in Tory bloodbath
The Independent says a number of top Tory ministers are set to lose their seats in the upcoming general election as the Conservative’s faltering campaign grinds on, according to a new shock poll. In devastating news for prime minister Rishi Sunak, YouGov’s poll has predicted 14 Tory big beasts are set to lose their seats to Labour, the Liberal Democrats, Reform UK and Plaid Cymru.
(Today’s news summary – Paper Talk)
- The Tory big beasts set to lose seats at election after shock poll. A different poll found Rishi Sunak would lose his North Yorkshire Richmond seat to Labour at the general election.[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/tory-poll-election-seat-loss-sunak-b2565535.html]
- Just Stop Oil spray paint private jets and ‘target Taylor Swift’s plane’ at Stansted Airport. The group said: “Jennifer and Cole cut the fence into the private airfield at Stansted where Taylor Swift’s jet is parked, demanding an emergency treaty to end fossil fuels by 2030.”[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/just-stop-oil-stansted-private-planes-taylor-swift-b2565741.html]
- England v Denmark LIVE: Build-up and latest updates as questions linger over Foden and Alexander-Arnold. Gareth Southgate’s side produced an unconvincing display in beating Serbia 1-0 on Sunday, and can expect a tougher examination from a Denmark side which includes Manchester United duo Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund. Eriksen scored as the Danes took the lead against Slovenia in their opening match, but a late equaliser saw the game finish 1-1.[https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/england-denmark-live-stream-score-result-euro-2024-b2565569.html]
- Jay Slater missing – latest: British teen ‘cut his leg’ as mother shares biggest regret about Tenerife trip. A friend of Jay Slater has said that the British teenager had injured his leg on a cactus and was dehydrated and lost before going missing in Tenerife. Recalling their final phone call, Lucy Law described his disappearance as “suspicious and weird” after he set out to walk 11 hours back to their accommodation, rather than wait for a bus.[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/jay-slater-missing-tenerife-search-latest-update-b2565684.html]
