Independent

The Independent reports that France has decisively rejected the far right, dealing a significant blow to Marine Le Pen’s ambitions.

Keir Starmer, in his first speech as Prime Minister, pledges to commence a process of national renewal “immediately” and states his intention to rebuild the country “brick by brick” following a landslide victory.

Exit poll forecasts predict a major victory for Labour with 410 seats, a significant loss for the Tories falling to 131 seats, and notable changes for the Lib Dems, SNP, and Farage’s Reform UK.

Conservatives are projected to suffer a historic defeat in today’s election, potentially holding onto only 82 seats as Labour is set to gain a significant majority, according to a major poll.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has expressed his anger and distress after being called a racial slur by a canvasser for Nigel Farage, leading Sunak to demand answers from Farage and prompting an assessment of the incident by Essex Police.

As junior doctors stage their latest five-day walkout, Sir Keir Starmer has warned striking doctors that he will not agree to their demand for a 35% pay increase, emphasising the need to find alternative solutions.

Rishi Sunak faces mounting pressure to suspend all those under investigation for placing bets on the date of the election and to launch a Cabinet Office inquiry, as accusations implicate more senior Conservatives in the betting scandal.

The Conservatives are facing a significant crisis after it was revealed that their campaign director, Tony Lee, has taken a “leave of absence” amidst an investigation into gambling allegations involving election polling dates.

Recent polls suggest that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to lose his seat in Richmond, North Yorkshire, potentially making him the first sitting PM to do so, as the Conservative Party faces a historic defeat with a predicted seat count of between 108 and 53, leaving Labour poised for a substantial majority.

Penny Mordaunt has issued a call for unity within the Conservative Party, acknowledging that they are currently the underdogs in the upcoming election.