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June 28, 2024

'Injustice is what drives me'

In a surprisingly emotional interview, Keir Starmer reveals to editor-in-chief Geordie Greig the motivation that has taken him to the cusp of power - and his fears about life in No 10 Keir Starmer has given the most revealing interview yet on his fears for his family, his regrets, and the inner anger that drives him to want to change the country.

6 mins

Seven Officers Implicated In Betting Scandal, Admits Met

At least seven Metropolitan Police officers are being investigated over bets on the timing of the general election.

2 mins

'Hague had time for people you never see Rishi here'

Kevin Donald meets voters in the prime minister’s own seat of Richmond and Northallerton – and they aren’t too happy

5 mins

Reform UK activist filmed labelling PM with racial slur

A Reform UK activist described prime minister Rishi Sunak as a “f****** p***” while campaigning for the party's leader Nigel Farage.

3 mins

How Age And Brexit Define The Dwindling Tory Faithful

The sheer scale of the collapse in support for the Tories in the opinion polls poses a question as the election approaches.

3 mins

Can Opinion Polls Really Say Who Will Win The Election?

The 2024 general election has been the most “polled” in British history. More companies have conducted more polls, and with a greater variety of methods, than in any previous contest.

3 mins

NHS turmoil delays surgery for girl with facial tumours

A 14-year-old girl suffering from tumours on her face has been forced to wait for an operation to remove them after it wasrepeatedly cancelled due to doctors’ strikes and a lack of beds.

2 mins

Tabloid lawyer says Duke of Sussex destroyed evidence

An attorney for the publisher of The Sun has accused Prince Harry of engaging in \"shocking\" and \"extraordinary\" obfuscation by destroying evidence it was seeking in his lawsuit claiming that the newspaper violated his privacy by unlawfully snooping on him.

1 min

Violence And Self-Harm Hit Record High In Women's Jails

The number of assaults and self-harm incidents in women's prisons in England and Wales has hit a record high, new figures show.

2 mins

Fears grow as Israel talks of new war against Hezbollah

Defence minister Yoav Gallant says that his country could send Lebanon 'back to the Stone Age', reports Tom Watling

3 mins

France Faces 'Rise In Racism' As Far Right Poised For Power

Anti-immigration ideas pushed by the far right in France are contributing to a rise in racism across the country, a report from the nation’s human rights commission has found.

3 mins

Hundreds Dying Every Day In Brutal Pakistan Heatwave

Karachi alone sees more than 420 lose their lives in 96 hours

2 mins

Bolivians in shock after top general's attempted coup

Bolivia's capital La Paz is reeling in the wake of an attempted coup as troops led by a top general rammed the doors of the government palace in tumultous scenes that threatened to drag the South American democracy into chaos.

2 mins

The Secret Behind Georgia's Great German Adventure

Willy Sagnol's team have taken the tournament by storm with a distinct style and enthusiasm that should worry Spain

5 mins

Cast aside teams brought a unique flavour to Germany

The beefed up format - with eight more teams joining the party proved a (partial) success, argues Richard Jolly

3 mins

'I never plan my attacks... I always just go on instinct'

After another sensational season, Mathieu van der Poel tells Lawrence Ostlere he's hungry to add to his sole stage win at the Tour de France following years of frustration in the race

5 mins

England's T20 Reign Ended Brutally By On-Song India

England's reign as T20 world champions was ended in brutal fashion by India in Guyana, with their batting hopelessly exposed in a 68-run semi-final defeat.

2 mins

Briton, 15, just misses out on main Wimbledon draw

England's reign as T20 world champions was ended in brutal fashion by India in Guyana, with their batting hopelessly exposed in a 68-run semi-final defeat.

3 mins

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