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Is Keir Starmer really a ‘political robot’? If he is, he’s one that’s been programmed to win

In office, something very different will be required, but steady caution has brought Labour to the brink of power, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK

The Lib Dems want to tax the banks more – is this a good idea?

The Liberal Democrats were the first party to unveil their manifesto and the first party to break ranks and declare increases in tax, or sort of. Ed Davey announced that they would reverse tax cuts to banks and introduce a windfall tax on profits. Obviously, the Liberal Democrats can do…

The Conversation

There’s frustratingly little discussion of our music and nighttime industries in this election

So far the UK 2024 elections have been dominated by discussions on migration and fiscal responsibility. As a result, the space dedicated to arts, culture and music has felt relatively minuscule.

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Election diary: the manifestos drop and Rish! reveals a childhood without Sky TV

The Lib Dems led the pack – on manifesto launch catering – and we finally learned the extent of the PM’s childhood deprivation

The Guardian - UK

Ed Davey’s celebration of fatherhood is unusual in politics – we are all better off when men do more of the caring

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey’s spotlight on unpaid care and male caregiving has never been more necessary. In addition to photo ops at theme parks and falling into lakes, Davey has put out a more serious party election broadcast featuring his personal story of caring for his teenage son John,…

The Conversation

Reform’s split of right-leaning vote could prove devastating for Tories

The election dynamic has changed and Nigel Farage’s party does not need to win seats to damage Conservatives

The Guardian - UK

General election 2024: How do the party manifestos address the housing crisis?

All the housing pledges made in the Labour, Conservative, and Liberal Democrats for homeowners, renters and first-time buyers

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The Liberal Democrats’ General Election manifesto at a glance

Here are some of the headline policy proposals from the Lib Dems

Evening Standard

Lib Dem proposals take social care reform seriously – but doubts remain over how they’d pay for it

Despite the fact that it is central to so many people’s lives, too often, social care is an afterthought for UK political parties. In the first TV debate of the 2024 general election, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer devoted only 36 seconds to this issue.

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The Guardian view on the Lib Dems: the welcome return of tax-and-spend politics

Editorial: Sir Ed Davey says he is offering a programme for real change. Voters should seriously consider it when casting their ballots

The Guardian - UK

Why the Lib Dems pledge to reverse Brexit is their best chance this election

In 2019 the Lib Dem promise to reverse Brexit was an election disaster for the party, but five years on things are different

The Independent UK

Ed Davey says Lib Dems would fight for UK to rejoin EU single market and eventually overturn Brexit

The Liberal Democrat leader said fixing the UK’s broken relationship with Europe will drive down prices in shops and widen opportunities for young people to work throughout the bloc

The Independent UK

Tax and the NHS: key takeaways from the Lib Dem manifesto launch

No major surprises at launch, as Davey attempts to separate party from Labour and Tories in terms of policy costings

The Guardian - UK

General Election London 2024 seats: Who is my MP in...Sutton and Cheam?

Evening Standard analysis of key seats in London for the July 4 General Election

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General Election 2024 London seats: Who is my MP in...Richmond Park?

Evening Standard analysis of key seats in London for the July 4 General Election

Evening Standard

General Election London: Lib Dems in fierce battles against Tories for three marginal seats

The Liberal Democrats are targeting Wimbledon, Carshalton and Wallington and Sutton and Cheam to rebuild their south west London stronghold

Evening Standard

London housing crisis: Renters to get three-year tenancies under plans in Lib Dem manifesto

Sir Ed Davey pledged a ‘fair deal for renters’ as he outlined the Lib Dems’ proposals for government

The Guardian - UK

Lib Dems to promise overhaul of capital gains tax to raise £5bn for NHS

Money raised in manifesto commitment would be used to recruit 8,000 more GPs and speed up cancer treatment

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The Independent UK

Mapped: Tactical voting poses threat to half of projected Tory election wins

Analysis by The Independent maps the constituencies where tactical voting could make a difference on the left and the right of the political spectrum

Evening Standard

General Election 2024 London results: Who is my MP in Kingston and Surbiton? Ed Davey

Evening Standard analysis of key seats in London for the July 4 General Election

The Guardian - UK

What is socialism? Just look at the NHS

Our health service is a perfect example of socialism in action. Let’s apply its principles elsewhere

The Independent UK

Liberal Democrat manifesto to pledge under-35s can live, study and work in EU despite Brexit

Exclusive: Commitment to scheme, which would stop short of free movement, comes as Ed Davey’s party seeks to appeal to younger voters in key ‘blue wall’ seats it believes it can take from the Tories

The Guardian - UK

‘I want Labour to come into power so I’m voting Lib Dem’: tactical voting threatens blue wall Tories

Lib Dems and Labour try to persuade voters to lend support, as Grant Shapps is among ‘big beasts’ who look vulnerable

The Guardian - UK

‘Cannot be trusted’: traditional farming voter base turns away from Tories

Many disenchanted farmers are seeking new political homes. Can Labour and the Lib Dems capitalise on this opportunity?

The Guardian - UK

How will seven parties hope to make their mark in BBC election debate?

With Penny Mordaunt, Angela Rayner, Daisy Cooper, Nigel Farage and more, expect sparky and chaotic exchanges

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