In a statement Wednesday night, Williams said he wanted to be “totally transparent” and acknowledged placing a bet. “I put a flutter on the general election some weeks ago,” he said. “This has resulted in some routine inquiries and I confirm I will fully cooperate with these. I don’t want it to be a distraction … Read more
Research by Savanta shared with POLITICO ranked the importance of various issues to voters, with respondents ranking culture war issues — such as gender identity, free speech and attitudes to Britain’s colonial past — at the very bottom of the pile. Only 11 percent of people said these were top-five issues, while merely one percent … Read more
South Yorkshire Police said in a statement: “We have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of public order offenses following disorder in Barnsley town center today.” They added: “It is believed that the man threw objects from a nearby construction area. A suspect was quickly detained and remains in police custody.” “My huge thanks to … Read more
Starmer has tried to wrap himself in the flag and embrace the U.K.’s armed forces — and in doing so, draw a sharp contrast with the leadership of his predecessor, the socialist, NATO-sceptic Jeremy Corbyn. Starmer certainly looks the part. Square jaw, quaffed hair, pressed suit, stern stare. Squint a bit and you can imagine him … Read more
Farage — whose shock comeback to the U.K. political scene at the helm of the right-wing challenger party has rattled the ruling Conservatives as a July 4 general election looms — was leaving a Wetherspoons pub when he was hit by a McDonald’s banana milkshake Tuesday. Essex Police said Bowen will appear at Colchester Magistrates’ … Read more
Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Sky News Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard are here with their guide to the election day ahead. This is day 14 of the campaign. Jack and Sam discuss last night’s leaders’ TV debate in Salford, the upcoming 80th anniversary of the D-Day … Read more
They spoke fluently and with what they probably considered passion, but it was a thin-lipped, bloodless kind of passion, from men who demonstrably lack the charisma of a Nigel Farage, whose entry into the contest Monday so electrified the election. And yet, if you listened carefully to what they were saying, it was clear that … Read more
The banana-flavored milkshake from McDonald’s soaked his hair, face and parts of his clothes. Speaking to POLITICO after the protest, Farage admitted to being rattled by the “quite violent” incident — but described it as an occupational hazard on campaign walkabouts. “If somebody chucks something and it hits you in the face, it could be … Read more
Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard are here with their guide to the election day ahead. On day 13 of the campaign, Jack and Sam discuss how the Tories want to put immigration on the agenda, a day after Reform leader Nigel Farage confirmed he’s standing as a candidate in … Read more
He’ll make a fresh run for parliament in the seat of Clacton, and is looking to make life difficult for the ailing Conservatives in a general election on July 4. “They’ve spent most of the last five years fighting each other rather than standing up and fighting for the interests of this country,” Farage said … Read more
