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The Conservative Party suffered an awkward blunder in its first election broadcast.Rishi Sunak’s party shared a three-minute clip on social media that outlined key Tory policies and attacked Labour’s plan, but viewers were quick to point out an issue in the footage.A shot of the Union Jack actually shows the flag flying upside down – a form of distress signal.“The Union flag… it’s upside down… meaning ‘we’re in distress,’” Carol Vorderman pointed out.Another person added: “The Union flag upside down is a distress signal. Sounds about right… You’re having a bad one aren’t you?” More

Nigel Farage branded a BBC News presenter “very, very boring” during a heated debate.Mr Farage announced he will stand as a Reform UK candidate at the general election in a press conference on Tuesday (3 June).He will contest Clacton, Essex, after it was also confirmed he will take over as leader of the party.Speaking to the BBC following the announcement, Mr Farage clashed with newsreader Ben Thompson, who questioned why voters should “trust” him after seven failed attempts to become an MP.“I think you’re very, very boring. And I think your viewers will find you very boring,” the Reform UK candidate said. More

Nigel Farage was accused of running a”‘one-man internal dictatorship” during a heated clash with journalist and Channel 4 news presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy.Mr Farage was interviewed by Mr Guru-Murthy just hours after announcing he was taking over leader of Reform UK and running to be elected as MP in Clacton, Essex on Monday (3 June).Mr Guru-Murthy told Mr Farage: “What’s unconventional about Reform is that you’re a company and you’re a majority shareholder.“You’re able to do whatever you want.”Mr Guru-Murthy added: “You’re a one man sort of internal dictatorship.” More

A naked Jon Richardson enjoys a bubble bath and drinks a pint of beer as he takes a swipe at Rishi Sunak in Labour’s new general election campaign advert.The comedian stars in the latest Labour campaign video, which was released on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday (3 June).A voiceover on the video asks: “Do you know what Rishi Sunak did before he got into politics? Well, you’re not supposed to.“Rishi Sunak would love you to forget how he made his millions before becoming an MP. He wants you to think it’s too complicated to understand. “Here’s Jon Richardson in a bubble bath to explain.” More

This is the moment Grant Shapps hung up the phone during a live interview when he was asked about losing his seat in the upcoming general election.A YouGov survey suggested the defence secretary could be voted out of parliament along with many of his Conservative colleagues.While presenting the polls’ results on Sky News on Monday (3 June) deputy political editor Sam Coates spotted Shapps was calling him.The camera kept rolling as Coates answered and said: “Hello Grant Shapps, you’re live on Sky News.“I’m in the studio with Sophy Ridge. Have you seen you’re about to lose your seat, according to the Sky News-YouGov projection?”There was a moment’s silence before the phone emitted a few beeps, meaning Shapps was no longer there. More

Rishi Sunak has revealed his go-to Nando’s order – and it includes a helping of broccoli.The prime minister revealed his preferred dish is half a chicken, medium spiced, with chips and broccoli, declaring: “It’s good broccoli.”Mr Sunak spoke about his peri-peri chicken restaurant order when he was quizzed by a girl’s team at Wantage Town FC on Monday (3 June).The football team, made up of players between 12 and 15 years old, also asked Mr Sunak his favourite club, which he replied was Southampton. More

Nigel Farage said he felt like he was letting voters down by not standing in the election, as he announced he will stand for parliament in Clacton and lead Reform UK for the next five years.“I simply couldn’t help feeling that somehow they felt I was letting them down,” he said at a press conference on Monday (3 May).“I’ve changed my mind. It’s allowed you know, it’s not always a sign of weakness. It could potentially be a sign of strength.“So I am going to stand in this election. I’ll be launching my candidacy at midday tomorrow in the Essex seaside town of Clacton.” More

Sir Keir Starmer has said he would be prepared to deploy nuclear weapons if needed to defend the UK.The Labour leader said the nuclear deterrent programme is “vital” to the UK’s defence and that he would be prepared to use it.Answering questions from the media during a general election campaign event at the Fusilier Museum in Bury on Monday (3 June), Sir Keir said: “On the nuclear deterrent, it is fundamental, it is a vital part of our defence and of course, that means we have to be prepared to use it.”Now nobody who aspires to be prime minister would set out the circumstances in which it would be used. That would be irresponsible.” More