With neither candidate getting more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.

Sanchez calls early vote after parliament rejected housing relief measures proposed by his minority government.

ONE question arises above all others coming out of the Labour Party conference this week — what is the government going to spend the next three years doing?There is, this column will argue, an answer. But first, why does the question arise?The announcements made by Andy Burnham and his ministers in Liverpool can be sorted into three groups — those that are rather less than they seem, those which confirm the status quo, and those where action is postponed until after the next general election.

A third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

WARMONGERING politicians and media have vied to be most irresponsible in speculating on the arrests of five men near RAF Fairford.Early claims broadcast on the front page of the Guardian suggesting explosives had been found in three vans near the air base have now been denied by police. The release of the men on bail strongly suggests they are not suspected of terrorism, while the revelation that one of them called 999 shortly before the arrests further muddies the waters.

Major Sydney hospital also warns recent injuries from ebikes include fractures, internal bleeding, as well as ‘perforation of certain organs’

Ex-Business Secretary Peter Kyle calls for more urgency on the economy, as Labour members head to the party's annual conference.

Buses for London aims for ‘greener, safer and better-value’ service but private operators say move will not fix problems

LABOUR faced lobbying concerns and calls for a halt on new AI data centres yesterday after “really high levels” of cancer-causing forever chemicals were found in people living near a chemical factory.Blood tests paid for by investigative journalists revealed dozens of villagers living near the AGC Chemicals plant in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, were at risk of serious health conditions from exposure to PFOA.PFOA is associated with increased risks of kidney and testicular cancer and other serious health conditions and has been banned in Britain since 2020.