Rishi Sunak sought to put his D-Day debacle behind him and refocus the Conservatives’ general election campaign on policy.

The prime minister was at Silverstone grand prix circuit on Tuesday to launch the party’s manifesto, with a smorgasbord of pre-ballot pledges and tax cut proclamations.

Evening Standard political editor Nicholas Cecil examines the policy detail.

In part two, we’re out in the modest summer sunshine with diary editor Ethan Croft to discuss the Evening Standard’s guide to London’s hottest, most exclusive parties - and hear professional tips on successful mingling.

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