Good evening. New data reveals that the Conservatives have slashed Labour’s lead in the polls – and the SNP’s deputy first minister is accused of showing the Princess Royal a “disgraceful lack of respect”.
After Rishi Sunak watered down the Government’s net zero policies last week, polling data published today showed that the Tories have significantly narrowed the gap between themselves and Labour. Commenting on the release, public opinion specialist Tom Lubbock told a Tony Blair Institute event at the Liberal Democrats’ ongoing annual conference that “voters are still quite wobbly on Keir Starmer”.
Shona Robison, Humza Yousaf’s deputy, was accused of the affront after turning up to a royal event 40 minutes late. At the official opening of the expanded Aberdeen Harbour, attendees said that the Princess Royal, as well as 350 other guests, were kept waiting by Ms Robison, who blamed “urgent government business” for her delay. When she eventually made her speech, she then failed to thank the Princess Royal for attending.
The double Olympic gold medallist, 51, who helped propel Britain to victory in the 2000 and 2004 coxless four, has been selected as the Tory Party candidate for Colchester. Our Political Correspondent Amy Gibbons reports on the challenge Mr Cracknell will face in contesting the Essex seat, and what voters could expect should he enter Parliament.
Armed police | Rishi Sunak has said firearms officers need “clarity” about their legal powers. The comments came after more than 100 Metropolitan Police officers are believed to have stood down from firearms duties following a charge against one of their colleagues.
The 41-year-old reportedly ignored warning signs and was earlier arrested for trespassing half a mile from where her body was later discovered.
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