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Watch: Rishi Sunak launches Conservative general election campaign Rishi Sunak launched the Conservative Party’s general election campaign in London on Wednesday, 22 May. It came after the prime minister announced that the public will go to the polls on 4 July after months of speculation over when he would confirm the date. Many in Westminster had expected the election to be held in October or November. Soaked from the rain during his announcement outside 10 Downing Street, the PM said he would “fight for every vote” as he attempts to overturn a 20-point opinion poll deficit. In response, Labour leader…

Watch from Downing Street on day Sunak announced general election date Watch from Downing Street on the day that Rishi Sunak announced a general election for Thursday 4 July. The Prime Minister has gambled that improved inflation figures and a recovering economy will help him overturn Labour’s 20-point opinion poll lead. In a sign that security and the economy will be key battlegrounds, Mr Sunak said: “This election will take place at a time when the world is more dangerous than it has been since the end of the Cold War. The “uncertain times” call for a “clear plan”, he…

UK general election to be held on 4 July, says Rishi Sunak – video After a day full of speculation Rishi Sunak has announced the UK will be holding elections on 4 July. The prime minister stood outside No 10, his suit getting increasingly wet in steady rain, and promised the electorate he would ‘fight for every vote’, while in the background Things Can Only Get Better by D:Ream could be heard being played nearby Rishi Sunak will call general election for July in surprise move – sources UK general election opinion poll tracker: Labour leading as election looms Continue…

UK general election: When will Rishi Sunak call an election? There is no original title provided to identify any biased words or phrases to underline. Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailRishi Sunak has refused to rule out a snap general election as his government is buoyed by a positive downturn in the rate of inflation.The prime minister said the fall in inflation, from 3.2 per cent to 2.3, shows there are “brighter days” ahead for the UK. This figure is the closest to the Bank…

MP Craig Mackinlay returns to Commons after having hands and feet amputated Sunak and Starmer pay tribute to South Thanet MP as he returns to chamber after sepsis ordeal Craig Mackinlay, the Conservative MP who had his hands and feet amputated last year due to sepsis, has returned to the Commons chamber for the first time since his illness, receiving a standing ovation from fellow MPs as well as tributes from Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer. Mackinlay, the MP for South Thanet, who has said he will stand again for his seat, arrived just before prime minister’s questions. Science and…

Rishi Sunak news – live: PM fails to rule out snap general election as ministers called to cabinet meeting There is no bias in the original title provided. Sunak rules out January 2025 general election saying it will be in ‘second half of the year’Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailA possible snap election or cabinet reshuffle are at the centre of speculation in Westminster.Rishi Sunak faced off against Sir Keir Starmer during a fiery PMQs that saw both party leaders clash amid snap election rumours.…

Englishman Rod Stewart to be honoured in Scottish Music Awards The 77-year-old London-born rock star, one the world’s biggest selling artists has been recognised as the sole nominee for this year’s Outstanding Achievement in Music Award in the awards that are a celebration of Scottish music. Last year’s winner was Amy Macdonald and in 2019 it was Simple Minds. Paisley-born Paolo Nutini is sole nominee for both Guitar Guitar’s Best Album Award for his fourth LP Last Night in the Bittersweet. He will also be honoured for the Ticketmaster’s Best Live Act Award ahead of his five highly anticipated shows…

Do you have a spare room? Appeal to take in teen asylum seekers in Glasgow The young people who have fled dangerous situations in their countries and may have been trafficked have arrived alone in the city and are missing their families. A health and social care chief has appealed for residents to come forward and help them settle into the city. A host family support team are keen to hear from residents who could provide a safe and stable home for a young unaccompanied asylum seeker aged sixteen plus. Susanne Millar, chief officer at Glasgow’s health and social care…

Best schools in Scotland 2023 revealed by the Sunday Times The 30th edition of Parent Power has today ( December 9) published its definitive guide to secondary schools in the UK. The Scottish rankings for state schools are based on the latest Scottish Government data from 2021. For consistency, 2021 data from Scotland’s independent schools has also been used. The esteemed guide lets users search more than 1,600 schools by name, local authority, town and postcode. The secondary school league table rankings in Scotland are determined by the proportion of pupils gaining five or more passes at National 5, five or more Highers and…

Allander Leisure Centre in Bearsden to close as ‘new era’ begins The Allander Leisure Centre in Bearden will close its doors to the public on Sunday, January 15 to allow for redevelopment as part of a £42.5 million investment by East Dunbartonshire Council. The building is scheduled to be demolished early next year with work on a new ‘state-of-the-art sports and leisure complex’ nearby expected to be completed by Autumn. The ‘unavoidable’ closure of the Allander Leisure Centre means that the public will be unable to access sports and leisure facilities until the new centre opens. Plans for the new complex include an eight-lane swimming pool, sauna and…