JK Rowling,David Tennant clash over gender issues in UK election

JK Rowling,David Tennant clash over gender issues in UK election

The stoush between the entertainers comes amid a now-familiar political debate on transgender policy,with the issue becoming a key battleground in the UK election.

  • byRob Harris

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Bregrets? They’ve got a few. Most Brits now think leaving EU was a mistake
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Bregrets? They’ve got a few. Most Brits now think leaving EU was a mistake

As Britons head to the polls this week,a majority think that leaving the European Union has delivered few benefits.

  • byRob Harris
Rishi Sunak hurt and angry over Reform volunteer’s racial slur

Rishi Sunak hurt and angry over Reform volunteer’s racial slur

Nigel Farage said he was dismayed by the language but later said the volunteer was an actor involved in “a political setup” to undermine his party.

  • byAlistair Smout andAndrew MacAskill
‘Farage our saviour?’ Divisive Brit’s bid to win over his country’s worst resort town

‘Farage our saviour?’ Divisive Brit’s bid to win over his country’s worst resort town

Long the butt of jokes,Clacton-on-Sea,a 90-minute train ride north-east of London,is at the forefront of British politics ahead of the July 4 election.

  • byRob Harris
‘Stupid error of judgement’:Labour candidate sacked for betting against himself to win

‘Stupid error of judgement’:Labour candidate sacked for betting against himself to win

Kevin Craig said he had intended to give “any winnings to local charities” when he made the bet a few weeks ago “when I thought I would never win this seat”.

  • byRob Harris
I mentored the next British PM. Here’s what Australians need to know about him

I mentored the next British PM. Here’s what Australians need to know about him

Keir Starmer does not have the charisma of Boris Johnson or Tony Blair,but charisma in politicians is much overrated.

  • byGeoffrey Robertson
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Spike in bets on day before Rishi Sunak called election prompts probe of PM’s campaign

Spike in bets on day before Rishi Sunak called election prompts probe of PM’s campaign

The allegations are another hammer blow for the 14-year-old government that polls predict is facing a catastrophic defeat on July 4.

  • byRob Harris
Tories look to a million Brits in Australia to save them from oblivion

Tories look to a million Brits in Australia to save them from oblivion

British expats have until 10am on Wednesday (AEST) to register to vote,and Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives are counting on them to do so.

  • byRob Harris
Crossover moment:Farage’s party outperforms Sunak’s Tories in polls for first time

Crossover moment:Farage’s party outperforms Sunak’s Tories in polls for first time

Many conservative MPs are terrified Farage’s Reform Party will put the final nail in their coffin,not by winning their seat but by taking enough votes to hand power to Labour.

  • byRob Harris
Sunak’s new blunder will haunt him to the grave
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Sunak’s new blunder will haunt him to the grave

The PM courting older voters by campaigning to bring back national service in Britain,inexplicably chose to snub a major event for the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.

  • byRob Harris
Farage struck by milkshake at UK election campaign launch

Farage struck by milkshake at UK election campaign launch

Two people were arrested after the divisive populist figure had a drink thrown over him while launching his candidacy.

  • byRob Harris