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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”.
Tories slash Labour poll lead
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”.
SNP deputy first minister shows Princess Royal ‘disgraceful lack of respect’
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.
Olympic rower James Cracknell to stand as Tory MP at next general election
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.
Evening Briefing: Today’s essential headlines
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.
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World news: Woman found dead in jaws of alligator in Florida named
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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Bear Grylls : ‘I have a whole ton of self-doubt; I actually struggle with confidence a lot’
As he prepares to release a new book, the former SAS soldier turned TV adventurer lays bare his vulnerable side
Business news: Nissan to go all-electric in Britain by 2030
Rishi Sunak may have announced last week that the ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars will be pushed back to 2035, but Nissan have vowed to meet the original deadline of 2030. Chief executive Makoto Uchida explains his reasoning in the full report by Gareth Corfield.
Live markets news: FTSE 100 falls amid global shares sell-off
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