Tuesday evening news briefing: Sunak reveals he has talked to Boris Johnson ahead of election

Rishi Sunak pops in to The Telegraph to join Kamal Ahmed and Camilla Tominey for a cup of tea

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The relationship between Mr Sunak and Mr Johnson has been fraught ever since the former resigned as chancellor in July 2022,bringing down the then PM within days.

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Sunak: I would have opted for military national service

Rishi Sunak has said he would have opted for military national service rather than volunteering had he been called upon to serve his country.

The Prime Minister made the comments after vowing to bring back national service for 18-year-olds in his first policy announcement of the general election campaign.

Rishi Sunak said that 'the volunteering I did when I was younger was more on the civic side'

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Israeli bombing of Rafah triggers pro-Palestine protests across UK

Protesters have taken to the streets of Britain in response to Israel’s attack on a camp for displaced Palestinians in Rafah.

Thousands staged demonstrations against Sunday’s air strike on the Tel al-Sultan shelter which killed at least 45 people.

Many had fled to the so called “safe zone” after being evacuated from the east of the Gazan city by the Israel Defense Forces.

Protesters took to the streets of Burnley to protest the continued bombing of Gaza

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Pictured: Ed Davey falls into lake five times

Liberal Democrats Leader Ed Davey enjoys some paddle boarding on Lake Windermere during a campaign visit

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Sir Ed Davey fell off a paddleboard five times in 15 minutes as he took to Lake Windermere for a Lib Dem campaign stunt.

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Gareth Southgate: I’m ditching my suit to create a more relaxed mood for young players at Euros

Gareth Southgate says he's opting for a more comfortable style for this summer's Euros

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Gareth Southgate has said he is swapping formal attire for cardigans to create a more “relaxed” mood for the England squad at this summer’s Euros.

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