Donald Trump’s return is an opportunity for Starmer
A second Trump term could reset British politics to Labour’s advantage.
ByUK General Elections
A UK general election is a voting election to determine the member of Parliament (MP) of each constituency that is elected to the House of Commons. The most recent UK general election was in December 2019. In the UK, there must be a general election no more than five years apart. The prime minister determines when the general election will be. The next UK general election is expected to take place in Spring or Autumn 2024. Find all our latest news, comment and analysis on UK general elections here.
Labour must prepare for a grim inheritance
A stagnant economy and a fractious geopolitical climate won’t disappear with a change in ministers.
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How will Rishi Sunak solve his general election dilemma?
The Prime Minister risks being labelled a “bottler”.
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Happiness could be Labour’s secret election weapon
The economist Richard Layard advises politicians to take well-being more seriously.
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Poll shows nature could prove vital to winning swing voters
Exclusive research shared with Spotlight shows that robust biodiversity policies could be crucial at the next election.
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“Red Wall” areas are at the epicentre of “broken Britain”
Research reveals that the constituencies which helped the Tories win their landslide victory are suffering the most.
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Why Labour is expecting a spring election
Keir Starmer wants all shadow cabinet policy to be finished by 8 February.
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Britain deserves better in 2024
A Labour government would change the social atmosphere for the better and offer the hope of a new start.
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The Tories are split into three camps and a shadow leadership contest is under way
Heading into an election year, the Conservative Party is in a dismal state – and Rishi Sunak is in panic…
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The Tories have no good reason to deny us an election
For too long, this country has been run for the benefit of the Conservative Party rather than the other way…
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Why are voters so relaxed about record immigration?
As long as the cost of living dominates, immigration will not regain its previous political status.
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Does Labour have the courage to reverse Britain’s decline?
To avert political and economic failure, a Starmer government may have to act more radically.
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Richard Tice: “The Tories need punishing, they need firing”
The Reform UK leader on why rather than doing a deal with the Conservatives, he plans to help defeat them.
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What are the Tories telling themselves today?
The Conservatives are drawing false comfort from the narrative that they lost because their voters “stayed home”.
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The Tories should prepare for worse
A Conservative Party that loses all hope will be even more prone to political recklessness and indiscipline.
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Labour’s two by-election victories put the party in landslide territory
The Tories may now call an election as late as January 2025 as they bid to avoid one of the…
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Does Labour want electoral reform?
Shadow leader of the Commons, Lucy Powell, has said she is open to "conversations" over changing the voting system.
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Cleo Watson reveals the dark arts of electioneering
In How to Win a Campaign, the former Boris Johnson aide gathers wisdom from Dominic Cummings and other political puppeteers.
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As we approach the general election, politicians must listen to the voice of business
The economy needs greater partnership between the public and private sectors.
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Rishi Sunak can’t campaign
Tory HQ is planning a presidential push around a man who the public like less the more they see of…
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