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.

The Trades Union Congress has issued a warning to the Labour party, stating that a failure to increase public sector pay could lead to strikes. The president of the TUC, Matt Wrack, who also heads the Fire Brigades Union, emphasized the importance of not enforcing tight pay settlements for public sector workers. This warning comes amidst financial pressures facing Rachel Reeves, who may become chancellor if Labour wins the election. Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, recently stated that his party would not meet the 35% pay rise demand from junior doctors. The TUC's message highlights the potential consequences of not addressing public sector pay concerns.