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The party needs to move its campaign on from stories about factionalist infighting – and get on with winning, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The two Tory PMs both told voters the economy had turned a corner – but there is little comparison now with 27 years ago

The strength of feeling in Hackney has been echoed elsewhere, with dozens of prominent Black Britons signing an open letter – seen by The Independent – warning the furore risked alienating Black voters, Race Correspondent Nadine White writes. But is the party already seeing damage on the doorstep?

US chatshow host describes as ‘dumb’ decision not to endorse Faiza Shaheen as candidate for London seat over tweets she liked

Labour spent the day in a muddle of its own making over whether or not the north London MP would be standing again

Labour leader accused of ‘cull’ and picking close allies to contest safe seats as others are blocked from standing for party in UK election

Pretty Girls Walk by Big Boss Vette was used by the party as it promoted its policies on the platform

Nobody seems to be having more fun during the election campaign than the exuberant Lib Dems leader

Open letter says party’s inability to make a decision on Abbott’s future is example of systemic racism