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Mel Stride becomes fourth MP to enter Conservative Party leader contest

The former work and pensions secretary will announce on Friday he is a candidate, it has been reported.

Evening Standard

UK politics: Labour puts Tories’ ‘freedom of speech’ law for universities on hold – as it happened

Controversial measure is paused with the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, indicating that it could be repealed

The Guardian - UK

Tory leadership race hots up as Mel Stride becomes fourth candidate bidding to replace Rishi Sunak

The former work and pensions secretary will announce on Friday he is a candidate, it has been reported.

Evening Standard

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UK politics: No 10 denies government has changed position on two-child benefit cap – as it happened

Spokesperson cites ‘fiscal inheritance’ after apparent softening of position by Starmer and Phillipson

The Guardian - UK

Tories heading for armageddon as bombshell poll suggests Rishi Sunak will win just 82 seats

Exclusive: A major survey for The Independent on the eve of the general election puts Labour on course for a 272-seat majority with Keir Starmer winning 461 seats

The Independent UK

Rishi sinks into TV sofa as Boris gloats and Mel goes rogue

PM’s This Morning appearance came after his No 10 predecessor had put the boot in and his most loyal lieutenant suddenly decided to tell the truth

The Guardian - UK

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

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Starmer, Sunak, Farage, Davey and Greens in final pitches to Londoners as Tories (almost) admit defeat

If you look at polls we’re heading for Labour landslide, says minister

Evening Standard

Tories say Labour set for win as Starmer warns of attempt to suppress turnout

Tories accused of deploying tactic to limit losses after Mel Stride says Labour heading for ‘largest majority ever’

The Guardian - UK

Labour heading for 'extraordinary landslide' win on scale likely never seen before in UK, says Tory minister

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride appeared to be seeking to limit the scale of a Tory defeat

Evening Standard

UK election diary: Integrity and accountability? Don’t bet on it

Sometimes Sunak only makes sense if you assume he is actively trying to lose this joyless election

The Guardian - UK

And it’s over to Mel Stride. Again. Where are all the other Tories? Ladbrokes?

The work and pensions secretary’s colleagues must be trapped under something heavy because no one but Stride is pulling their weight

The Guardian - UK

Top Tory Mel Stride admits Labour set for 'massive majority'

Rishi Sunak’s ally says voters should back the Tories to ensure a ‘viable’ opposition

Evening Standard

Election diary: SNP skips costings, sheep snub Sunak and Stride struggles on

Plus, a potted history of the Gurnos, diminishing returns from the debates, and the Tories’ £12k-a-table wake

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Big-name Tories who could lose their seat after exit poll predicts disastrous general election results

Rishi Sunak’s own seat of Richmond, in North Yorkshire is at risk - here is when high profile Tories expect to hear their results

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak dubbed 'poundshop Nigel Farage' during LBC radio phone-in

RISHI Sunak was labelled a "poundshop Nigel Farage" during a bruising radio phone-in on LBC.

The Guardian - UK

Election diary: the manifestos drop and Rish! reveals a childhood without Sky TV

The Lib Dems led the pack – on manifesto launch catering – and we finally learned the extent of the PM’s childhood deprivation

Evening Standard

Who is Mel Stride - the unlikely poster boy of the Tory election campaign?

The Tory cabinet minister appeared on his fourth media round of the campaign on Tuesday morning

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Evening Standard

Conservative manifesto: Rishi Sunak's gamble on tax cuts 'problematic', think tank says

The Institute for Fiscal Studies says the Tories are ruling out council tax and capital gains tax changes when ‘frankly there needs to reform’

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak accused of being ‘in hiding’ after disastrous D-Day gaffe

After a senior minister was forced to deny he is considering quitting before the general election, Labour pointed to the fact the PM has not faced the media in more than 48 hours

The National (Scotland)

Nigel Farage accused of 'dog whistle' over 'our culture' attack on Rishi Sunak

Nigel Farage is facing claims of using “dog whistle” tactics by suggesting Rishi Sunak does not understand “our culture”.

The National (Scotland)

'No question': Rishi Sunak ally dismisses claims PM could quit before polling day

A CABINET minister has insisted all is not yet lost for the Tories as he quashed speculation Rishi Sunak could quit before the July 4 election ...

The Guardian - UK

Mel strides out to bat for Rish! after PM’s shortest day in Normandy

‘He didn’t run away,’ said the minister, but that’s precisely what Sunak did. He cared so much, he couldn’t be bothered to stay

The Guardian - UK

Sunak will ‘absolutely’ remain Tory leader despite D-day blunder, ally says

Cabinet minister Mel Stride says PM ‘deeply regrets’ early exit from 80th-anniversary commemoration in Normandy

Evening Standard

Sunak ally dismisses speculation PM could quit before polling day

Cabinet minister Mel Stride said Rishi Sunak will ‘absolutely’ lead the party into the General Election on July 4.

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