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Live-updating state of the parties polling ahead of the general election
Despite voter concerns, PM will pledge to cut spending — moving the Tory platform further away from Britons
Chancellor’s pledge paves way for protection of pensioners until end of decade, despite strains on public finances
Tory support has dwindled among affluent, economically conservative voters, but behaviour generally has become less predictable
PM looks to move beyond weeks of party infighting at meeting with backbenchers but May elections set to be key
State intervention in everything from childcare to small-town soccer clubs will help the opposition argue for even more
Intensity of feeling over plight of enclave could affect outcome in marginal seats come general election
Shadow chancellor’s plans met with scepticism from economists and dubbed too timid by union leader
Expectations rise that poll will not be held until after summer as European leaders’ summit is pencilled in for July
Contest is one of a series of local polls on May 2 that will be scrutinised ahead of general election expected this year
Announcement is latest attempt to close gap with opposition ahead of election expected this year
Party to target disgruntled older voters in Tory strongholds after poor electoral results over past decade
Historic opinion polling data points to faint advantages of holding a vote in November or later
Michael Gove is set to unveil new definition to cover issue, but many in ruling party would prefer rhetoric be dialled down
SNP will seize on Budget opportunity to brand Conservatives as a false friend to Scotland’s oil and gas industry
Shadow chancellor says public services need more money and promises spending review once in office
Cuts to national insurance fail to convince voters as opinion polls show Labour lead increasing
Opposition plans to apply top 45% income tax rate to carried interest if it wins election raise issue of capital flight
Ruling Conservative party built up £47.7mn war chest in 2023 despite trailing heavily in the polls
Opposition party intends to go through ‘every pound’ in Tory spending plans to find savings
Traditional Conservative supporters hit across current parliament despite boost for some in latest Budget
While polling puts Conservatives far behind Labour, voters are volatile
Labour leader accuses government of leaving ‘Britain in recession’ ahead of general election
Neither main UK party wants to openly discuss which voters will pay for higher taxes
Firebrand leftwing politician returns to parliament in contest where Labour disavowed its candidate
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