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The prime ministerial debate will air from 9pm to 10pm on Wednesday June 26

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Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer agree to televised BBC general election debate

The deadline to register to vote ahead of the election is June 18, and the public has been warned that missing that deadline could result in an £80 fine

The deadline to register to vote ahead of the election is June 18, and the public has been warned that missing that deadline could result in an £80 fine

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You could be fined for failing to register to vote ahead of the general election

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers his announcement to assembled press

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers his announcement to assembled press

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Cumbria's parliamentary candidates braced for July 4 election

Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister on October 25, 2022

Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister on October 25, 2022

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How often are general elections held in the UK? Maximum term of a Parliament

All the government support for energy bills as cost of living continues to soar (PA)

All the government support for energy bills as cost of living continues to soar (PA)

Citizens Advice

All the government support for energy bills as cost of living continues to soar

Cumberland Building Society in Maryport
Picture: Google Maps

Cumberland Building Society in Maryport
Picture: Google Maps

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Building society branch in Cumbria forced to close due to Covid outbreak

HELPING HAND: Councillor Andy Pratt and son Sam at the Copeland election count

HELPING HAND: Councillor Andy Pratt and son Sam at the Copeland election count

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Copeland’s little helper was in it for the long haul

Trudy Harrison wins Copeland

Trudy Harrison wins Copeland

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Trudy Harrison re-elected as Copeland MP

General Election count 2019 for Carlisle at the Civic Centre. Conservative Party candidate John Stevenson wins the Carlisle seat for the fourth time12th DECEMBER 2019. DAVID HOLLINS

General Election count 2019 for Carlisle at the Civic Centre. Conservative Party candidate John Stevenson wins the Carlisle seat for the fourth time12th DECEMBER 2019. DAVID HOLLINS

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John Stevenson "delighted" to be elected as MP for Carlisle for fourth time

Mark Jenkinson the new Workington MP

Mark Jenkinson the new Workington MP

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Watch the moment Workington elected Conservative Mark Jenkinson as MP

WINNER: Neil Hudson, Conservatives

WINNER: Neil Hudson, Conservatives

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Penrith and the Border elects Conservative Neil Hudson

General Election 2019. A hustings event in Wigton with candidates for the Penrith and the Border seat. Green Party candidate Ali Ross: 4 December 2019.STUART WALKER.

General Election 2019. A hustings event in Wigton with candidates for the Penrith and the Border seat. Green Party candidate Ali Ross: 4 December 2019.STUART WALKER.

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General Election 2019: All Cumbrian candidates

General Election 2019. The final few days of campaigning, Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn visits Carlisle. He addressed party supporters at the Royal Scot Pub in Morton where he met Carlisle candidate Ruth Alcroft and Penrith and the Border Candidate Sarah

General Election 2019. The final few days of campaigning, Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn visits Carlisle. He addressed party supporters at the Royal Scot Pub in Morton where he met Carlisle candidate Ruth Alcroft and Penrith and the Border Candidate Sarah

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Jeremy Corbyn in Carlisle: Labour leader visits city pub on General Election campaign trail

Liberal DEMOCRATS: Julia Aglionby

Liberal DEMOCRATS: Julia Aglionby

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Election focus: Carlisle

Jeremy Corbyn speaking at the Royal Scot, in Morton, Carlisle

Jeremy Corbyn speaking at the Royal Scot, in Morton, Carlisle

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Jeremy Corbyn is meeting Labour Party supporters in Carlisle

Ian Lavery, chairman of the Labour Party, arrived in Whitehaven on the party’s battle bus, yesterday to show his support for Copeland candidate, Tony Lywood

Ian Lavery, chairman of the Labour Party, arrived in Whitehaven on the party’s battle bus, yesterday to show his support for Copeland candidate, Tony Lywood

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Labour Party's battle bus comes to town

Sue Hayman at Walkmill Woodland with Moresby Cllr Graham Minshaw and Christine Kirk, Member of The Walkmill Activity Group.

Pics Jim Davis 28 Nov 2019.

Sue Hayman at Walkmill Woodland with Moresby Cllr Graham Minshaw and Christine Kirk, Member of The Walkmill Activity Group.

Pics Jim Davis 28 Nov 2019.

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Party's ‘Plan for Nature’

Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid and Secretary for Transport RT Hon Grant Shapps at Cleator Moor Civic Hall, 27 Nov 2019. Pics Jim Davis.
Left to right, RT Hon Grant Shapps, Trudy Harrison, Sajid Javid, Mark Jenkinson, Simon Fell.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid and Secretary for Transport RT Hon Grant Shapps at Cleator Moor Civic Hall, 27 Nov 2019. Pics Jim Davis.
Left to right, RT Hon Grant Shapps, Trudy Harrison, Sajid Javid, Mark Jenkinson, Simon Fell.

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Chancellor launches north west manifesto in Cumbria

Graham Frost speaking at the NAHT conference in 2018

Graham Frost speaking at the NAHT conference in 2018

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General Election 2019: Cumbria candidates share views on education cuts in county

Debate venue: Wigton’s hall

Debate venue: Wigton’s hall

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Market Hall hustings

Trudy Harrison and her team in Keswick ahead of the general election on December 12.

Trudy Harrison and her team in Keswick ahead of the general election on December 12.

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Trudy Harrison speaks of 'broken democracy' on General Election trail

MANIFESTO: Green Party

MANIFESTO: Green Party

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Green Party launch election manifesto

Sue Hayman, Workington’s Labour candidate, at the former steelworks site in Workington

Sue Hayman, Workington’s Labour candidate, at the former steelworks site in Workington

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Labour’s pledge on steel plant for Workington

Copeland Labour's parliamentary candidate Tony Lywood

Copeland Labour's parliamentary candidate Tony Lywood

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Labour's nuclear new-build pledge welcomed by union leaders

Priti Patel and Trudy Harrison

Priti Patel and Trudy Harrison

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Home secretary in Whitehaven to support Trudy Harrison

HEAR OUR VOICES: Natasha Medcalf, Ellis Mayson, and Rebecca Forsyth-Scott had their say on the General Election and the big issues affecting their future

HEAR OUR VOICES: Natasha Medcalf, Ellis Mayson, and Rebecca Forsyth-Scott had their say on the General Election and the big issues affecting their future

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Young people have their say on the voting age

Election head-to-head debate on ITV, prior to the General Election on December 12. PA Photo.

Election head-to-head debate on ITV, prior to the General Election on December 12. PA Photo.

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Election debate: Johnson and Corbyn clash over Brexit

n Allan Todd urged his Green Party colleagues not to stand in Workington

n Allan Todd urged his Green Party colleagues not to stand in Workington

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Greens’ row on tactical voting

CONTROVERSY: Tony Lywood, Labour candidate for Copeland, branded the Cumbrian HS2 link a”a mythical white elephant”

CONTROVERSY: Tony Lywood, Labour candidate for Copeland, branded the Cumbrian HS2 link a”a mythical white elephant”

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Mixed feelings over HS2 plans for Cumbria

Residents of Cumbria now know who will be vying for their vote in the General Election 2019

Residents of Cumbria now know who will be vying for their vote in the General Election 2019

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General Election 2019 candidates revealed

General Election 2019. Brexit Party Leader Nigel Farage on the campaign trail in Workington Cumbria. The term Workington Man is an invention of thinktank Onward to describe the group of voters that the Conservative Party must win over to secure a

General Election 2019. Brexit Party Leader Nigel Farage on the campaign trail in Workington Cumbria. The term Workington Man is an invention of thinktank Onward to describe the group of voters that the Conservative Party must win over to secure a

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Brexit hopeful on ‘tough’ choice to pull candidates

Sarah Williams, Labour Party Candidate for Penrith and The Borders. PICTURE: Dave Knaggs

Sarah Williams, Labour Party Candidate for Penrith and The Borders. PICTURE: Dave Knaggs

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Labour Party launch campaign for Penrith and the Border seat

CANDIDATE NO MORE: John Blaylock won’t stand in the fight to be Carlisle’s next MP Picture: Stuart Walker

CANDIDATE NO MORE: John Blaylock won’t stand in the fight to be Carlisle’s next MP Picture: Stuart Walker

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Brexit Party pull county candidates from election

Visit: Education secretary Gavin Williamson met Conservative election hopefuls Trudy Harrison and Mark Jenkinson

Visit: Education secretary Gavin Williamson met Conservative election hopefuls Trudy Harrison and Mark Jenkinson

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Minister drops in for double visit

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Polling cards going out this week

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Potential parliamentary candidates have just days to register

CANDIDATE: Neil Hudson will stand as a candidate for the Conservative party for Penrith and the Border in the upcoming General Election

CANDIDATE: Neil Hudson will stand as a candidate for the Conservative party for Penrith and the Border in the upcoming General Election

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Conservatives announce Penrith candidate

LAUNCH: Sue Hayman and Ian Lavery, Labour Party chairman

LAUNCH: Sue Hayman and Ian Lavery, Labour Party chairman

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Labour chairman launches Sue’s bid

n Sue Hayman and a team of Labour-supporting women outside Mrs Hayman’s office in Workington wearing T-shirts with the slogan ‘Workington woman votes too!’

n Sue Hayman and a team of Labour-supporting women outside Mrs Hayman’s office in Workington wearing T-shirts with the slogan ‘Workington woman votes too!’

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‘Workington woman votes too!’ says Sue

Who will be Rory Stewart's successor?

Who will be Rory Stewart's successor?

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Conservative party members say Penrith candidate selection 'compromises their integrity'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson listens to Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn speaking in the House of Commons, London. PA Photo. Picture date: Tuesday October 29, 2019. The UK is on course for a December general election after Jeremy Corbyn announced that

Prime Minister Boris Johnson listens to Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn speaking in the House of Commons, London. PA Photo. Picture date: Tuesday October 29, 2019. The UK is on course for a December general election after Jeremy Corbyn announced that

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Cumbria's General Election: Contenders so far

Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Carlisle, Julia Aglionby. She's pictured giving a speech

Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Carlisle, Julia Aglionby. She's pictured giving a speech

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Carlisle candidates jostle to be MP

Parting shot: Penrith and the Border MP Rory Stewart says British democracy is "medieval"

Parting shot: Penrith and the Border MP Rory Stewart says British democracy is "medieval"

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"Our democracy is medieval", says departing Penrith and the Border MP Rory

Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson

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Tories set to target 'Workington Man'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaking in the House of Commons, London. PA Photo. Picture date: Tuesday October 29, 2019. The UK is on course for a December general election after Jeremy Corbyn announced that Labour's conditions to back the move had

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaking in the House of Commons, London. PA Photo. Picture date: Tuesday October 29, 2019. The UK is on course for a December general election after Jeremy Corbyn announced that Labour's conditions to back the move had

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How did Cumbria MPs vote in election bill?

ELECTION: Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn, who visited Cumbria in August Picture: Stuart Walker.

ELECTION: Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn, who visited Cumbria in August Picture: Stuart Walker.

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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn backs plans for December general election

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Doubt over impact of general election

Battle-lines drawn with Cumbrian MPs over Boris Johnson's election call

Battle-lines drawn with Cumbrian MPs over Boris Johnson's election call

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Battle-lines drawn with Cumbrian MPs over Boris Johnson's election call

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Sue Hayman is Labour's parliamentary candidate at the next general election

Mark Jenkinson, Cockermouth Town Hall

Mark Jenkinson, Cockermouth Town Hall

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Allerdale's deputy leader to stand as Tory candidate in next general election