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Michael Gove and Andrea Leadsom to stand down at general election Seventy-eight Tory MPs are quitting rather than standing, beating 1997’s record number Michael Gove and Andrea Leadsom have joined the now record-breaking exodus of Conservative MPs from the Commons, with the former saying it was time for a “new generation” to lead the party. Gove’s announcement in a letter tweeted on Friday evening had been anticipated by some given the strong Liberal Democrat challenge he faces in his Surrey Heath constituency, but adds to the sense of Tories fleeing in the face of a likely general election loss. Continue…

Jeremy Corbyn expelled from Labour Party after confirming he will stand as independent in general election There is no bias in the title provided. Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailFormer Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been banished from the party after announcing he will stand as an independent candidate in Islington North in the general election.Mr Corbyn’s announcement on Friday morning will have come as a headache for leader Sir Keir Starmer, who banned his predecessor from standing for Labour after he claimed the scale…

China casts spierballen as punishment for ‘separatist’ Taiwan

Death of ex-Royal Marine charged with spying for China not suspicious, police say There is no bias in the title provided. Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailThe death of Matthew Trickett, an immigration enforcement officer who was accused of assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service, is not being treated as suspicious police said.The former royal marine, 37, was found dead in a park after being bailed from Westminster Magistrates’ Court last week, alongside Chi Leung (Peter) Wai, 38, and Chung Biu Yuen, 63.His body was…

Meet the top teams: the key election advisers to Sunak and Starmer We look at the people who will strategise for the prime minister and opposition leader in the coming weeks General elections are simultaneously an individual battle for party leaders and a mass effort by thousands of activists. In the middle sit the party’s top teams, the half a dozen or so key aides and advisers who will play a major role in how the campaign plays out. Continue reading… https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/may/24/meet-the-top-teams-the-key-election-advisers-to-sunak-and-starmer

Gloom for Sunak as he admits Rwanda flights won’t take off – and five more Tories quit There is no bias in the title provided. Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailRishi Sunak suffered a catastrophic first day of campaigning after his decision to call a general election for 4 July.The prime minister began the day by infuriating Tory MPs as he was forced to admit deportation flights to Rwanda will not go ahead before the election, prompting senior figures to declare the policy “dead”.An exodus…

Mirror Sport – Paqueta facing huge ban  Lucas Paqueta has been charged by the FA for “intentionally seeking to receive a card from the referee” in matches since he joined West Ham from Lyon for £50million in August 2022 Summary West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been charged with misconduct related to alleged breaches of FA betting rules. Paqueta had attracted interest from Manchester City last summer after a strong debut season in the Premier League, where he scored five goals and provided seven assists in 39 appearances. City had a £70 million bid rejected for Paqueta, with West Ham…

Sunak makes faltering election start after Rwanda and smoking setbacks The prime minister cannot introduce signature policies on asylum and smoking before July 4 Summary Rishi Sunak encountered several challenges on the first full day of the general election campaign. He had to acknowledge that he could not implement key policies on asylum and smoking before the July 4 polling day. On Thursday, the Prime Minister conceded that deportations of asylum seekers to Rwanda, a policy proposed by the Tories over two years ago, would only happen if he wins the election. Sunak emphasised, “The election is about the future.…

This week’s Economist asks: Is America dictator-proof? The many vulnerabilities, and enduring strengths, of America’s Republic.

Five pieces of economic news that could affect the UK election result There is no bias in the title provided. From unemployment to inflation, the key data the Tories and Labour must explain to votersRishi Sunak’s slim chance of pulling off a victory against the odds in July’s general election depends on voters buying the argument that tough decisions taken since he became prime minister are paying off.That claim will be tested over the next six weeks – with every piece of economic news more closely scrutinised than usual for evidence that the UK’s tentative economic recovery is gaining momentum…