The DUP leader Arlene Foster has accused Boris Johnson of a “betrayal” over Brexit, saying he “broke his word” that a withdrawal agreement would not include a customs border in [ … ]
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General Election polls 2019: How Britain’s pollsters have changed their methods | inews
They were wrong in 2015 and 2017, and about the Brexit vote. Will new techniques help in 2019? Source: General Election polls 2019: How Britain’s pollsters have changed their methods [ … ]
Father of Dunblane victim speaks out against Boris Johnson | The National
THE father of a child who was killed in the 1996 Dunblane school shooting has said Boris Johnson is “totally unsuitable” to be PM after… Source: Father of Dunblane victim [ … ]
Poll reveals majority will back Scottish independence if Brexit happens | The National
SCOTLAND would vote in favour of independence if Brexit goes ahead, a new poll suggests, but a majority would vote no to leaving the UK if it… Source: Poll reveals majority will back Scottish [ … ]
Proclaimers approve election versions of their hits for SNP | The National
THE Proclaimers have given permission for two of their most popular hits to be rewritten in support of the SNP. Source: Proclaimers approve election versions of their hits for SNP | [ … ]
The Truth About this Election – Craig Murray
This is the most vital fact to understand what has happened so far in this election. There is a striking consistency across the opinion polls that the Tories have stabilised [ … ]
The Two “T’n’T” Bombshells That Senior Conservatives Fear Could Deny Boris Johnson A Majority
The Tories think they are close to securing victory at Thursday’s election. But they worry that turnout and tactical voting could blow up their chances of a majority. Source: The [ … ]
Boris Johnson may win the election. The rest of us will lose | Middle East Eye
To secure his victory, Johnson has sunk lower than any prime minister in modern times Source: Boris Johnson may win the election. The rest of us will lose | Middle [ … ]
‘Stunning poll’ suggests SNP on course for extra 11 MPs at General Election | The National
THE SNP is on course to add an extra 11 MPs at the General Election next week, new analysis suggests. Source: ‘Stunning poll’ suggests SNP on course for extra 11 MPs at General [ … ]
Westminster budget delay shows ‘contempt for Scotland’, claims Derek Mackay – The Scotsman
Scotland’s finance secretary has criticised a pledge by the Conservatives to not table a UK Budget until February if the party is returned to power after next week’s general election. [ … ]
Nicola Sturgeon rejects claims of austerity in independent Scotland | The National
NICOLA Sturgeon has rejected claims the SNP’s manifesto plans could mean more austerity in an independent Scotland. Source: Nicola Sturgeon rejects claims of austerity in independent Scotland | The National
The battle for the Scottish marginals | Prospect Magazine
What happens north of the border could determine the outcome for the UK as a whole Source: The battle for the Scottish marginals | Prospect Magazine
Sturgeon hopes BBC has moved on from ‘institutional issues’ | The National
There was an “institutional issue” with the BBC in its coverage of the 2014 independence referendum, Nicola Sturgeon has said. Source: Sturgeon hopes BBC has moved on from ‘institutional issues’ | The National
Google bans eight different Tory election adverts as disinformation concerns mount | The Independent
Google has banned eight different adverts paid for by the Conservatives over the last month because they broke its rules, The Independent can reveal. The move by the search giant [ … ]
What are Jo Swinson’s Liberal Democrats so desperate to hide? | openDemocracy
I’ve had some bizarre lawyers’ letters in my time. But this one involved a forgery by the Lib Dem press office. Why? Source: What are Jo Swinson’s Liberal Democrats so [ … ]
Poll: 50 per cent support for independence as SNP stay on course to win most Scottish votes | CommonSpace
Two weeks ahead of the General Election, the latest Ipsos MORI/STV poll shows the SNP on 44 per cent Source: Poll: 50 per cent support for independence as SNP stay [ … ]
UK election polls: Gap between Tories and Labour shrinks to seven points | London Evening Standard
The gulf between the Tories and Labour has narrowed to just seven points with the general election three weeks away, according to the latest Britain Elect poll. While Boris Johnson’s Conservative [ … ]