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Mrs Javens said that she was told by a postman that they were “prioritising parcels at the moment”. She said: “When the postman came to the door, I asked: ‘Have you not got anything for me?’ He said ‘I’m sorry madam, but they are prioritising parcels at the moment.’” Jon …

Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister, said it was “right” for Royal Mail to investigate concerns after Kevin Hollinrake, the postal minister, criticised the body for not recruiting the “right number of people”. Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, said on Tuesday that the Government should “get on with the job” …

On Tuesday, Mr Sunak was asked during a visit to Banbury, Oxfordshire, whether he was worried about reports that some people may not be able to vote. He told broadcasters: “It’s right that the Royal Mail have said that they will look at any concerns where they’re raised because, obviously, …

  Mon Dieu. Emmanuel Macron’s gamble to call a snap general election after poor results in the European elections last month looks to have backfired, with Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally trouncing the President’s centrist coalition in the first round of voting in France. Kamal and Camilla talk to The Telegraph’s …

By David Churchill Chief Political Correspondent Published: 19:02 EDT, 1 July 2024 | Updated: 19:07 EDT, 1 July 2024 Royal Mail came under fire last night for failing to deliver postal votes in time for the election. Postal affairs minister Kevin Hollinrake led the criticism as it emerged voters in …

There were warnings from senior election officials as early as last year that the electoral system would be unable to cope with increasing demand for postal voting. In a review of the May 2023 local elections, the  Association of Electoral Administrators, which represents returning officers, who are responsible for making …

Taylor Swift is getting her own exhibition at the V&A Museum in London this summer. The show – titled Taylor Swift: Songbook Trail – will feature costumes, awards and items from her childhood – with many on display for the first time. The temporary exhibition will be made up of …

King Charles ‘wants to rent out Windsor Royal Lodge for £1million a year’ but Prince Andrew will have to move out of the mansion first. The King is reportedly eager to generate commercial revenue from the stunning home – just as soon as he boots out the disgraced Duke of …

By Harry Howard, History Correspondent Published: 03:32 EDT, 30 June 2024 | Updated: 05:10 EDT, 30 June 2024 She followed in her late mother’s footsteps this month by being announced as the new president of the Royal Ballet School. Lady Sarah Chatto, 60, takes on the role nearly 70 years …

By Mark Hookham and Brendan Carlin Published: 17:13 EDT, 29 June 2024 | Updated: 17:29 EDT, 29 June 2024 The General Election could be hit by a series of legal challenges after it emerged that thousands of postal ballots have not been delivered on time. At least 13 constituencies have …