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Britain could soon have its most diverse parliament ever but how will voters from ethnically diverse communities behave at the ballot box? The voting trends of such groups are incredibly complex and varied. There is no single narrative but several themes stick out from YouGov’s exclusive polling for Sky News. Most notably, the handling of

​​​​​​​The final TV clash of the election campaign was an ill-tempered shouting match, at least from Rishi Sunak. Sir Keir was more measured. More prime ministerial, perhaps? As he had to as the underdog, Mr Sunak went on the attack from the start until the very end and unveiled a new campaign slogan: “Don’t surrender…”

Sir Keir Starmer has accused Rishi Sunak of being “bullied into action” over the election gambling scandal after a question over politicians’ “lack of integrity and honesty” in the final TV debate. As the debate in Nottingham came to an end, Metropolitan Police released a statement saying it was taking on a “small number of

After days of furore directed at Rishi Sunak for the election betting scandal, now a Labour candidate is under investigation by the Gambling Commission for his own betting activity – and is immediately suspended.  Is this an equaliser in one of the grubbiest electoral sagas of recent elections? Quite possibly not. There is no doubting

Four men have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass in the grounds of the prime minister’s home, police have confirmed. The incident took place at Rishi Sunak’s constituency address in Kirby Sigston, North Yorkshire, while he was attending events linked to the Japanese state visit in London. A statement from the local force said

The Conservative Party has withdrawn its support for two candidates who are being investigated over betting on the timing of the general election. The Conservative election campaign has been plunged into crisis as two Tory candidates, two officials, and an officer from Rishi Sunak’s close protection team are being investigated by the Gambling Commission over

The fastest results, the sharpest analysis and an award-winning line up – as the general election unfolds, Sky News will bring you the full story, first. Whether you want to settle down in front of the TV, stay in the know on the move, or keep updated from work, we’ll have live coverage across our

Reducing knife crime will be a “moral mission” for Labour if it wins the general election on 4 July, Sir Keir Starmer will say on Tuesday. The party leader will outline his plan to halve knife crime over the next 10 years, including creating a new cross-government “coalition” to work on solutions – including families

The Scottish Conservatives will launch their manifesto on Monday, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expected to speak. The party will lay out its “laser-like focus on the real priorities of the Scottish public” at an event in Edinburgh. Recruiting 1,000 more GPs and police officers, improving rural trunk roads, “backing teachers to teach and increasing

Conservative former defence secretary Ben Wallace has joined veterans minister Johnny Mercer’s attacks on his Labour electoral rival. Mr Mercer, who is standing as the Tory candidate for the Plymouth Moor View constituency, had claimed his Labour opponent Fred Thomas was “bloating” his military service. He made the claim after a hustings event at which

A top Conservative Party official has taken a leave of absence over allegations they placed bets on the timing of next month’s general election. The Tory party has been rocked by more allegations as another top official is being investigated by the Gambling Commission for allegedly betting on the date of the election before it

The Conservatives have claimed a Labour government could “put Brexit in peril” in statements and op-eds published on the eighth anniversary of the EU referendum. Rishi Sunak has made a series of claims about rival Sir Keir Starmer and his intentions if Labour get into government – claiming he “would recommit us to free movement

Rishi Sunak has said Nigel Farage’s comments about the West provoking Vladimir Putin were “completely wrong” and play into the Russian dictator’s hands. The Reform UK leader is facing a backlash from across the political spectrum for saying that the expansion of NATO and the EU “provoked” Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Follow the latest updates

Labour raised almost £4.4m in the second full week of the general election campaign – close to 15 times the amount brought in by the Tories. Rishi Sunak’s party took in just under £300,000 between 6 and 12 June. Reform UK raised more than double this figure, with £742,000 taken. Election latest: Sunak faces more

The Conservative Welsh secretary has “put on record” that he did not place a bet on the date of the general election as Rishi Sunak continues to face questions about a growing scandal. David TC Davies told Sky News he had not bet on the date of the election after two Conservative candidates were placed

Rishi Sunak has said he is “incredibly angry” to learn of allegations that Tory candidates placed bets on the election date, calling it a “very serious matter”. The prime minister told the BBC Question Time leader’s special that “it’s right they’re being investigated by relevant law enforcement” and he is “crystal clear that if anyone

Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard with their guide to the election day ahead. This is day 29 of the campaign. Jack and Sam discuss all four main leaders facing an audience on primetime TV, who is missing from the Tories’ party donors event, Bank of England interest rates and

A close protection officer has been arrested and suspended over alleged bets about the timing of the general election. He is a member of the Met’s Royalty and Specialist Protection Command, which provides personal close protection to ministerial VIPs and members of the Royal Family. The Gambling Commission informed the Met Police last week that

Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard with their guide to the election day ahead. 👉 Tap here to follow Politics at Jack and Sam’s wherever you get your podcasts 👈 This is day 28 of the campaign. Jack and Sam discuss inflation, the SNP manifesto launch, and how Labour’s transition

A former Brexit Party candidate is running for Reform UK under a different name, following accusations of Islamophobia in 2019. Dionne Moore Cocozza is now running in Glasgow West as Dionne Moore, using her middle name as a surname. No details on Reform UK’s website link the candidate to the 2019 race. The Reform UK