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General election latest: Labour ‘heading for extraordinary landslide’ as Boris makes final push for Tory votes

Boris Johnson introduces Rishi Sunak at late-night Conservative Party rally in the final countdown to the general election

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From red wall to King's Speech, UK elections have a vocabulary all their own. Here's what to know

Elections in the United Kingdom have a distinct vocabulary that draws on traditions of parliamentary democracy as well as the lexicon of U.S. politics and modern political spin

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What is a ‘supermajority’ – and could Labour secure one at the general election?

The prime minister is warning voters of a Labour ‘supermajority’ – should they be worried?

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Dogs, chatting, selfies: Everything you can and cannot do at the polling station on general election day

As it is almost July 4, here’s what voters need to know about their local polling stations

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Sunak poll bump ‘too little, too late’ as Tories face ‘devastating’ wipeout

Techne UK poll for The Independent reveals Tories have slightly narrowed the gap on Labour – but remain on course for a ‘devastating’ wipeout

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Farage amasses 39 billion video views as Reform dominates social media election battle

Facebook is the right-wing party’s biggest stronghold, while Farage and Labour both rack up billions of views on X videos

Starmer refuses to guarantee anybody a job in his new government

Keir Starmer is preparing to win power on Thursday but has refused to even confirm Rachel Reeves as his new chancellor

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Tactical Voting: What is it and why is everyone talking about it? | Decomplicated

Tactical voting has hit the headlines once again in the build-up to the general election.

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Labour will ‘clean up Tory mess’ if elected, says Wes Streeting

Wes Streeting vowed Labour will “clean up the Tory mess” if they win the general election, as he referenced lockdown parties at Downing Street.

Rishi Sunak stacks shelves at Morrisons days ahead of general election

Rishi Sunak stacked the shelves at a Morrisons supermarket in Oxfordshire while on the general election campaign trail.

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Who will be in Labour’s cabinet if Keir Starmer wins the general election?

What you need to know about the prospective MPs who are in line to make up a Labour cabinet in government

Clacton to get US presidential visit if Trump and Farage pull off victories

Farage supporters in Clacton expect Trump visit to seaside town with double election victories

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Jacob Rees-Mogg plays ‘Rule, Britannia!’ while driving around his constituency

Jacob Rees-Mogg was spotted driving around his constituency playing “Rule, Britannia!” over the weekend.

General election: Who are the main party leaders and what are their policies?

Millions of voters are going to the polls on Thursday July 4 to choose a new Prime Minister

General election: Where do the main party manifestos stand on key areas from NHS to immigration

The Independent’s guide to all the major party manifestos ahead of the general election

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Jacob Rees-Mogg evokes Trump as he says he wants to build a wall in the English Channel

Former cabinet minister questioned the mental acuity of Joe Biden and said he would vote for his Republican opponent if he was American

Delays to postal vote delivery being urgently investigated, says minister

Kevin Hollinrake has criticised Royal Mail for failing to deliver ballot packs to voters in some constituencies

Second Reform candidate quits to endorse Tories citing ‘racism and bigotry’ on damaging day for Farage

Georgie David claimed the ‘vast majority’ of Reform UK candidates hold views which are ‘racist, misogynistic and bigoted’

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UK's landmark postwar elections: When the first coalition government since WWII was formed in 2010

In 2010 Britain's Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown lost the election and handed power to a coalition government led by the Conservatives' David Cameron

Senior Tory was trustee at church that ‘supported conversion therapy’

Miriam Cates was a member of St Thomas Philadelphia church, which has been found to have ‘endorsed and supported conversion therapy, between 2003 and 2018 and a trustee from 2016 to 2018

‘Note to self’: Voter ID reminders broadcast ahead of 2024 general election

Adverts reminding voters to bring ID to the polling station have been broadcast ahead of the general election.

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What is voter ID and which forms of identification can I use to vote in the General Election?

Everything to know about the voter ID you need to vote in the General Election this Thursday

Sunak reveals ‘worst moment’ of his time as prime minister as Tories face election wipeout

The PM was asked for the highs and lows of his time in office in what could be one of his last broadcast interviews in charge of the country

Tory minister challenged by Sky News presenter over false claim Starmer wants to work ‘four-day week’

A Tory minister was immediately challenged by a Sky News presenter after falsely claiming Sir Keir Starmer wants to do a four-day week as prime minister.

Richard Tice refuses to back Nigel Farage’s Ukraine comments in fiery clash with BBC’s Nick Robinson

Heated exchange came hours before second Reform candidate defected to Tories, claiming party’s candidates ‘racist, misogynistic and bigoted’

Sunak correctly guesses price of Morrisons tiger bloomer, but does not know how much it has risen by

Rishi Sunak confidently answered a question about the price of bread ahead of the general election, but was unsure how much it has risen over the last five years.

‘Exodus’: One in seven young Black and Asian Britons ‘plan to quit UK’ over government failings and racism

Exclusive: Young, first and second generation immigrant Britons leaving UK poses significant threat to economy, researchers warn.

Postal vote delays: What’s happening and what to do if yours hasn’t arrived before the election

Everything postal voters need to know about delayed ballots and what they can do

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Victoria Derbyshire clashes with Chris Philp over Labour tax attacks: ‘You’re wrong’

Victoria Derbyshire questioned why Chris Philp was “literally making things up” as they clashed over Tory attacks on Labour’s tax policy.

Is Starmer right to stop work for his family at 6pm on Fridays? Join The Independent Debate

The Conservatives suggested that Sir Keir’s remarks implied he would be a “part-time prime minister” if elected – now we want to know what you think