Every MP standing down ahead of 2024 General Election - here's how to check the MPs near where you live
Six more Conservative MPs have announced they will not be standing at the General Election after Rishi Sunak named the date as July 4th.
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Georgia at the crossroads as foreign influence law deepens divisions
The law on “transparency of foreign influence” passed in Parliament of Georgia on 14th May despite weeks of almost daily demonstrations, continues to cause a public outcry. Opponents to the law say it is inspired by Moscow, and could compromise the country’s European destiny.
Michael Gove and Andrea Leadsom quit as MPs as Tory exodus continues before election
Michael Gove and Dame Andrea Leadsom have tonight announced they will not stand at the General Election.
Decision on hiking water bills to £666 in Greater Manchester delayed until after election
The much-anticipated review of potential water bill increases in the coming years has been delayed, like the rest of politics, until after the general election. Ofwat, the water regulator, has postponed its consultation on draft pricing decisions for the sector until July 11.
Sunak ‘disappointed’ UK smoking ban won’t become law
Britain’s Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak enjoys a hot drink and a Tunnock’s during a visit to the Global Energy Group facility at the Port of Nigg in north-east Scotland on May 23, 2024, during a campaign event in the build-up to the UK general election on July 4. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / POOL / AFP)
Child contracts rare disease after swimming in river
A child is 'very poorly' from a rare infection caught after going swimming in a river, a council has said.
Martin Lewis addresses fans calls for him to stand for election after Rishi Sunak sets date
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis is best known for his insightful financial advice and tireless campaigning to help ask politicians the difficult questions the public need to know, about everything from the cost of living to benefit changes. Yet thanks to his celebrity status and widespread public support, his fans have been persistently calling on the financial journalist to run for office in the upcoming general election.
'I'm dreading the next six weeks': Anger and apathy at the shopping park as General Election campaign gets underway
They had to battle the conditions as they grabbed parcels from their backseat and stuffed bags of shopping in their boot. As the wind blew and the rain came pouring down, the weather seemed to match the mood amongst shoppers after the starting gun was fired on the snap General Election campaign.