Charities call for law within first 100 days after general election to ensure annual rises in the financial help parents receive

 

Both feted and gilded, there is as much that unites Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak than divides them, writes Guardian columnist Aditya Charabortty

PM will spend first campaign Saturday holding private discussions but aides deny he is seeking reset

Editorial: Rishi Sunak’s government failed to protect the public, secure the prison estate and deliver swift access to justice

The prorogation of parliament yesterday for the campaign period has meant abandoning key pieces of government legislation

Voters want progress, but there must also be accountability. When you pick up a ballot paper, remember all the waste and incompetence, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian is reporting from the constituency of Chingford and Woodford Green to find out what issues people there care about most – and we want your help

By running as an independent, the Islington North MP will give constituents a chance to rebel against the Westminster consensus, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

After his wife died in childbirth, Aaron Horsey found he did not have automatic right to paternity leave

Royal assent to be given to law overturning convictions of branch operators accrued over 22 years in England and Wales

Outcome of lengthy investigation of MP’s racism comments will be completed by 4 June, Keir Starmer says

We’d like to hear from people under 30 in the UK about the things that will matter to them most when they go to the polls this July

Labour leader quizzed on Today show says damage to economy means he cannot implement ‘ideal world’ policies

None of them are enthusiastic about Starmer or Sunak. And all are anxious about what comes next, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

 

The beleaguered PM maximised the only weapon he had left – surprise. But the ruse will worsen his prospects, not improve them, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

In an extra episode this week following our special election discussion, the Guardian’s John Harris speaks to the Greater Manchester mayor, Andy Burnham, who has campaigned for those affected by the disaster and was the health secretary from 200 ...

The Conservative party leader’s first day on the election trail is marked by foot-in-mouth moments and Tory fury

Editorial: Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak have all provided object lessons in how not to govern wisely or well