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Thursday briefing: The UK campaign trail’s highlights, lowlights – and washouts

In today’s newsletter: From Rishi Sunak’s ‘Drowning Street’ announcement to Ed Davey’s many stunts, we chart the memorable moments of each party’s campaign with senior political correspondent Peter Walker

The Guardian - UK

Tactical voting can see off the Tories – that’s the message behind my paddleboarding and bungee jumping

My stunts have been great fun, but the stakes couldn’t be higher in this election. A handful of votes could make all the difference, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey

The Guardian - UK

Sodden Sunak to Daredevil Davey: the most bizarre TV moments of the election campaign

From Tory ministers hanging up on journalists to the Lib Dem leader launching himself into a lake – plus The Traitors, cold burgers and Zumba classes – this campaign has gone from weird to weirder

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From attack pillows to tortured metaphors: the ups and downs of the UK election campaign rollercoaster

As the campaign nears its end, we look back at the highlights and low points from the past six weeks

The Guardian - UK

Who is Ed Davey? Life-saving Lib Dem leader with a tragic past and disabled son

Ed Davey has won record seats for the Lib Dems at the general election. To do so, he’s done some eye-catching stunts during the campaign, but his life story is even more arresting

Evening Standard

Pimms and Pina Coladas: The cocktails voters most associate with political leaders

Voters also reveal which political leaders they would take for a drink

Evening Standard

Second poll now shows Tories closing gap on Labour as election battles heat up ahead of July 4

Redfield & Wilton Strategies survey shows Tories closing gap on Labour, who still have a commanding lead

Evening Standard

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Campaign catchup: Letters from the future, five Ed Stones, and a massive McDonald’s

In today’s newsletter: With the polls almost upon us, it’s time for every party leader to make their final plea to voters – here’s what each one is saying

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - This election, why won't they let me vote none of the above?

Believe it or not, after the parties have expended so much effort in this campaign, so many photo opportunities (did you like the PM better in the one with the avocado or the glass of whisky?) and in the case of Ed Davey, so much dignity, there are still lots…

Evening Standard

Ed Davey uses bungee jump to hail ‘once-in-a-century election’

Lib Dem leader says public’s dislike of Tories and tactical voting offer chance to change UK’s political geography

The Guardian - UK

Ed Davey asks voters to 'take a leap of faith' and back Lib Dems as he bungee jumps

The country goes to the polls on Thursday

Evening Standard

Voters in ‘blue wall’ seats bombarded with Lib Dem ads as party steps up moves to oust Tories like Jeremy Hunt

Exclusive: Constituents have seen an average of eight Lib Dem adverts as the party hammers home its message only they can defeat the Conservatives in certain seats

The Independent UK

Lib Dems step up frantic tactical voting effort to oust Conservatives in blue wall

Ed Davey’s party surprised by lack of Tories’ attention on them as they target Labour supporters to lend their vote

The Guardian - UK

General election – as it happened: Farage says he is boycotting BBC as more Reform candidates dropped over past comments

The Reform leader complained of a ‘dishonest Question Time audience’, while his party also reported Channel 4 to the Electoral Commission

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The Guardian - UK

From ‘Sleepy Keir’ to Starmegeddon: the UK general election campaign condensed

Rishi Sunak goes soggy and Keir Starmer is short of change, but at least Steve Baker and Ed Davey are having fun

Evening Standard

Ed Davey: Lib Dems are winning back trust after 2010 U-turn on pledge to scrap tuition fees

The Lib Dem leader said he had learned ‘big lessons’ after the backlash following the decision to hike university fees

The Guardian - UK

Lib Dems have regained trust of voters after coalition years, says Ed Davey

Leader tells BBC he was ‘not proud’ of every decision he took in government from 2010 to 2015 and had made sure his party listened to voters again

Evening Standard

General Election London: Find out who will be your MP from candidates in every constituency on new city map

Millions of voters across London will go to the polls on July 4 to elect their MP and the new Government. The Standard looks at how seats could change hands across the capital

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The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: it’s Glastonbury with Dua Lipa, Sugababes and Paul Heaton

No tickets, no problem – just join the festival from your sofa. Plus: Nick Robinson is interviewing Ed Davey. Here’s what to watch this evening

Evening Standard

Election 2024: Lib Dems target London commuter belt ...The Standard podcast

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Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: Lib Dems are on the march — but what do they stand for?

It isn’t easy being a Liberal Democrat. For decades the third wheel in British politics, the party was relegated to fourth place following its disastrous 2015 election result and the simultaneous rise of the Scottish National Party. But under Sir Ed Davey, the Lib Dems are enjoying something of a…

Evening Standard

'Tear down the Blue Wall,' Ed Davey urges London and commuter belt voters

Liberal Democrat leader tells Standard he is aiming for a ‘game, set and match’ triple win in south-west London

The Guardian - UK

Labour and Lib Dem tactical voting plans will have big impact on Tory seats

Both parties deny accusations of secret deal, but move to only target winnable seats is deliberate tactic

Evening Standard

Election joker Sir Ed Davey may have last laugh as his personal rating jumps - new poll

Sir Ed Davey appears to have navigated the furore around his role as Post Office minister

Evening Standard

General Election London: When will we know the result in my constituency as night of drama unfolds?

The first results are due in at 1.30am as 75 constituencies in the capital start to declare

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