In the ongoing general election, James Cleverly has stated that he has no reason to believe that cabinet ministers placed bets on the date of the vote. The party's chief data officer has reportedly taken a leave of absence following further allegations of betting against Tory party officials. Bridget Phillipson, the shadow education secretary, has emphasized that a Labour victory is not guaranteed. She accused the Conservatives of implementing a "voter suppression" strategy and urged people to not rely solely on polls. Phillipson stressed the importance of voting for change on July 4th to break away from years of Conservative rule. She highlighted that there are still undecided voters across the country, and a few hundred votes in key seats could determine the outcome of the election. Phillipson urged individuals to make their voices heard and vote for Labour to potentially secure a different future for the country.

During the general election, there has been controversy surrounding Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to leave early, with some members of his own party expressing anger over the move. Second Minister Mark Harper admitted that it was a mistake for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to be absent during a crucial time. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister has been accused of making misleading claims about Labour's tax policies. Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds refuted Johnson's statement that Labour would raise taxes by £2,000, stating that it is a lie. Reynolds clarified that if Labour were to win the election, they would adhere to the government's existing spending plans, which include some tax increases already outlined. However, he emphasized that there would be no additional taxes imposed on households. In light of the upcoming general election on July 4th, Reynolds highlighted that Labour would inherit the government's spending plans, which include freezing the personal allowance for income tax for several years. Despite the tax rises outlined in these plans, Reynolds assured that there would be no extra burden on households under a Labour government.