The British economy failed to grow in April in a blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak who has made the return of growth a central pillar of the Conservative Party’s election campaign

The once defining issue in British politics has barely featured in this summer’s campaign

Rishi Sunak apologised for D-Day commemorations "running over" as he sat down for an ITV News interview after leaving the 80th anniversary event early. The prime minister left Normandy before a major international ceremony marking ...

The Reform UK leader said the incident was ‘pretty nasty’

Josh Greally, 28, charged with using threatening behaviour towards Reform UK leader while campaigning in Yorkshire

How are Labour and the Conservatives approaching their online campaign strategies? Jim Waterson reports

campaign groups including Amnesty and Human Rights Watch have spoken out against a hijab ban which will affect French athletes but not visiting competitors

Former president’s campaign allegedly offered well wishes ‘in his recovery and legal affairs’ in its initial statement

Former solicitor is highly private and has made few public appearances, choosing to stay out of the limelight during the general election campaign

Ex-president’s media-thirsty lawyer has evolved from directly representing her client to being an unofficial campaign surrogate — and her claims about her background have raised eyebrows

Real Bread campaign makes trading standards complaint over marketing by Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Lidl and Co-op

In today’s newsletter: Breaking down what was in the Tory manifesto, more items lobbed at the Reform leader, and a surprising defection in Scotland

As Rishi Sunak searches for a gamechanging campaign moment, Heather Stewart combs through the Conservative party’s election manifesto

Animal Rising campaigners plastered Wallace and Gromit-themed posters onto the new painting

Sir Ed Davey gave an interview about the UK rejoining the single market whilst spinning around on a teacup ride after launching his party’s manifesto. The Liberal Democrats descended on a theme park as part of their campaign trail on Monday, 10 Jun ...

The Tory manifesto will be the “most expensive panic attack in history”, Labour’s Wes Streeting has said. Rishi Sunak’s pledges will be launched today, including an expected a tax break for landlords and help for first-time buyers ...

Rishi Sunak expected to announce tax cuts as he attempts to channel Thatcher for Tory manifesto lauch

PM resumes embattled campaign in Home Counties garden centre with large servings of humble pie

Open letter signed by naturalist Chris Packham and comedian Paul Whitehouse says pollution from United Utilities treatment plants is degrading lake

Ex-basketball player is running in with state GOP’s endorsement in August primary