Rishi Sunak, along with the Conservative party, is facing questions about the number of Tories who are currently being investigated for placing bets on the date of the election. The ongoing controversy has become a major issue for their campaign. The Prime Minister expressed his frustration on Friday, stating that he is "angry at the thought that someone might have done the things that are alleged." This comes after three individuals associated with the Conservatives, including one close to him, have been targeted in inquiries by the Gambling Commission. Opposition leader Keir Starmer has criticized Boris Johnson for his "total lack of leadership" in handling the situation. The refusal to disclose the extent of the inquiries has only added fuel to the fire, raising further questions about the integrity of the election process.

Conservative candidate Ashley Fox has come under fire for allegedly deceiving Members of Parliament about his political ambitions in order to secure a high-paying position as the chair of the Independent Monitoring Authority. Despite assuring members of the justice select committee that he had no intentions of seeking political office, Fox was recently confirmed as the Tory candidate for the safe seat of Bridgwater in Somerset. This move has raised questions about his honesty and integrity in the eyes of critics.

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.

Reform UK, a rightwing party, has been making controversial claims about the climate crisis amidst record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather events. Richard Tice, a prominent figure in the party, has been spreading misinformation about climate change, going as far as to deny the reality of global heating and the UK's net zero target. Despite the overwhelming evidence of climate change, Reform UK continues to push a narrative of climate skepticism, challenging the political consensus on this critical issue. It is important to fact-check and critically examine the claims made by Reform UK to ensure accurate information is being presented to the public.