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With just days to go until voting begins in the general election, several newspapers have voiced their support for the two major parties.
Although newspaper endorsements are less important than in past elections, political parties still strongly rely on them to encourage people to vote.
The Labour Party, which is widely expected to win the election, won the support of several newspapers that had not given it an endorsement since 2005, the party’s last general election victory.
Meanwhile, the Conservatives have won the support of several newspapers that have consistently backed them in previous elections, many of which have warned of the dangers of a Labour “super majority”.
I is the only UK national newspaper that has never endorsed a particular political party.
Here are the UK newspapers which have voiced their support for the election:
Financial Times – Labor
In a weekend editorial, Financial Times He voiced his support for the Labour Party and likened the upcoming election to “the sea change in British politics” following the landslide victories of Margaret Thatcher in 1979 and Tony Blair in 1997.
The paper reported that the country must choose between “a divisive Conservative Party that is restricting its support to an increasingly narrow section of the population” and “a Labour Party that wants to govern the whole country”.
“This generation of Conservatives has squandered its reputation as a business party and its claim to be the natural governing party. It needs a period in opposition to resolve its internal differences,” the editorial said.
“Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour party is in a better position today to provide the leadership the country needs.”
The Paper did not endorse any political party in 2019, but supported the Conservative Party from 2010 to 2017 and last backed Labour in the 2005 general election.
The Sunday Times – Labor
The Sunday Times Over the weekend, the paper became the first Rupert Murdoch-owned newspaper to back Labour, writing in an editorial that the Conservatives have “effectively lost their right to govern” and “now is the right time to entrust Labour with restoring their ability to govern”.
The paper praised Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, but said they “ultimately failed to repair the damage they inflicted on the Conservative Party’s election result or unite their divided colleagues”.
“The UK now needs a fundamental reset and we believe it’s time to entrust Labour with restoring its ability to govern. The UK needs to become a better place to live, work and do business,” the article said.
“The scale of the challenge is enormous. An exhausted Conservative Party has neither the strength nor the appetite to withstand it. There comes a time when change is the only option.”
The paper has supported the Conservatives in the last four general elections, but backed Labour in 2005 and 2001, and the Conservatives in 1997 when Labour won a landslide victory under Tony Blair.
Guardian/Observer – Labor
Left-wing Guardian Newspapers and their Sunday editions Observer Both men plan to support the Labour Party in the next general election.
In the June 28 editorial, Parents “Labour has climbed out of the pit of its 2019 defeat and is on the brink of power with some eye-catching policies,” he said.
The paper also criticised the Conservative government’s record, saying “the country is exhausted by the constant drama” and arguing that “with such a record the Conservatives could come in second even without an opponent.”
observer Two days later he pledged his support for Labour, saying “only a Labour government can begin to bring about the real change that Britain so desperately needs.”
“Voters should seize this opportunity to deliver a major electoral defeat to the Conservatives’ disastrous term in power and actively support the alternative future offered by Labour,” it said.
Parents The party has supported Labour in every general election since 1987, except for 2010, when it backed the Liberal Democrats.
observer In 2019 and 2017, he supported strategic votes to stop the Conservatives from winning a majority, and in 2015 and 2005, he supported Labour, and in 2010, the Liberal Democrats.
Mirror/Sunday Mirror – Labor
[Since1945IhavesupportedtheLabourPartyineverygeneralelection[1945年以来、総選挙で労働党を支持し続けてきたmirror He endorsed the party on May 24, just days after the general election was called.
“A new generation needs a Labour government more than ever,” the paper said in an editorial, adding that the main reason people support the party is “to ensure a better future for their children”.
“Most young people have only ever known life under a Conservative government. They deserve better. The Conservatives have stood by and watched as more and more children grow up in poverty,” the statement said.
Sister title Sunday Mirror He has consistently supported Labour in past elections and over the weekend he voiced his support for the party in a front-page story that took to the paper’s other pages to expose various Conservative scandals.
“This is a pivotal moment and voters need to be on the right side of history. A Labour victory is as crucial now as it was in 1945 when we created the NHS. This election is about saving the NHS,” it said.
“This is as groundbreaking as Tony Blair’s victory in 1997, which replaced almost two decades of Conservative neglect and misgovernance. We must prevent the Conservatives from being in power for nearly two decades again.”
Economist – Labor
economist The Weekly magazine came out in support of Labour last week, arguing in an editorial that “if there was a vote on the Fourth of July, we would also choose Labour, because they are the party most likely to tackle the biggest problem facing Britain – a chronic and debilitating lack of economic growth.”
This is the first time the magazine has backed the Labour Party since 2005, having previously only backed the party twice before, in 2001 and 1964. It supported the Liberal Democrats in the 2017 and 2019 elections.
New Statesman – Labor
of New Statesman On 26 June, the party announced it would back Sir Keir Starmer to become the next Prime Minister, stating in an editorial that “Britain has lost its way under the Conservatives, and voters know it”.
He added: “A prerequisite for making Britain a better place is to get the Conservatives out of power. Mismanagement on this scale must and will have consequences. Unlike 2019, Labour is once again a credible choice.”
“The party’s programme for economic reform deserves support, but in constituencies where the Liberal Democrats are the Conservatives’ main rivals, readers should vote strategically.”
Sunday Express – conservative
June 29th, Sunday Express His support for the Conservatives comes as the election enters its final week in what the paper described as “perhaps the most boring election campaign in living memory”.
The editorial questioned “Sir Keir’s volatile reputation” and warned that he was on track to win a “super majority” that would make him “the most powerful prime minister of modern times”.
“Your vote will not only decide whether the UK needs change, it will decide whether Sir Keir Starmer is capable of bringing about that change,” he concluded.
“If there is any doubt whether he is the right person for the job, the only sensible option is to vote Conservative.”
The paper has supported the Conservative Party in the last four elections and its daily title is Daily Express The party has supported the Conservatives in every election since 1945, but backed Labour in 2001 and UKIP in 2015.
Daily Telegraph/Sunday Telegraph – conservative
The Daily Telegraph The paper has supported the Conservative Party in every election since 1945, but was the first to announce its support for the Conservatives just days after a general election was called.
“A Labour government may bring about change, but it will not be change for the better,” the paper said in an editorial.
He continues: “Labour will lead to higher taxes, stronger regulations, less ability to defend the national interest and far more tolerance for mass immigration and environmentalist excesses.”
“The Conservative party’s record in these areas is far from spotless, but the party must now unite behind the Prime Minister and drive home the message that things will be much worse if Sir Keir is in Downing Street.”
On the weekend, The Sunday Telegraph He also backed Mr Sunak’s party, saying: “Despite the unedifying nature of the campaign, this is likely to be one of the most significant general elections in decades.”
“It would be a disaster for Britain if the Labour Party were given unparalleled power to remake the country in a spiteful, intolerant ‘progressive’ image,” he added.
Daily Mail/Mail on Sunday – conservative
of Daily Mail Speaking to the Conservative party’s defence at the weekend, the MP warned members who were disappointed and angry with the party “we must be careful not to punish ourselves by making something even worse”.
“If the opinion polls are to be believed, Labour is on track to win an unprecedented ‘super majority’ which will reduce the Conservatives’ presence in Westminster to an almost insignificant Remainer force,” the paper said in an editorial.
“The Mail believes it would be a catastrophe for the political, cultural and economic life of the country.”
“The absence of an effective opposition would give unlimited power to a Labour party that is determined to change the UK for the immeasurable worse.”
The paper has consistently supported the Conservative Party in every general election since 1945.
Similarly, Sunday Mail The paper said the current government was “unsatisfactory and disappointing” but that Labour would be “even worse”, and urged readers to “vote Conservative on Thursday”.
Celebrity endorsements
The Labour party announced its list of celebrity supporters at a campaign rally in central London on Saturday as it enters the final week of the election campaign.
In a video clip, Elton John and his husband David Furnish said they supported the Labour Party because they were concerned about the effect Brexit red tape had had on the entertainment industry.
game of thrones In a separate video, star Kit Harington said he would vote for Labour because he felt they had a “practical plan” to tackle the climate crisis, while actor James Norton said he would support the party because of its plan to make the arts more accessible.
Other celebrities who provided pre-recorded promotional commentary include singer Beverley Knight, comedian Jason Manford, television personality Georgia Harrison and businesswoman Deborah Meaden.
Comedian Bill Bailey spoke at the event in person, voicing his support for Labour, joking that the Conservatives were “preparing for a Liz Truss comeback”, adding that “to say they’re in control of the situation is an insult to the situation and the thing”.
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran also hinted at supporting Labour after accusing the Conservatives of “totally stripping away” the importance of the UK’s arts sector. last weekend Podcast.
Presenter June Sapong hosted the event and encouraged people to campaign for the Labour Party in the final days before the election.
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