100 days after Reform UK's landslide in Barnsley's local elections, political shifts and Andy Burnham's new premiership show early signs of voters returning to Labour ahead of a local byelection.
Christopher Wright, 73, has been jailed for 35 years for murdering lodger Richard Dyson, 55, in 2019, dismembering his body, and hiding it in a concrete-filled barrel. Karl Schwalbe, 72, received a 3-year sentence for perverting justice.
Keir Starmer's departure as Labour leader is analyzed as a response to Reform UK's electoral surge, which threatens Nigel Farage's rise. The article champions Andy Burnham as a viable successor, detailing his policy proposals and positive public image as a counter to Reform UK's momentum.
Keir Starmer will not block Andy Burnham from standing as MP for Makerfield, as Labour faces internal strife following local election losses, with multiple resignations and calls for Starmer's resignation.
Keir Starmer will not block Andy Burnham from standing as MP in Makerfield, Greater Manchester, as Labour faces internal turmoil and calls for leadership change following local election losses.
Wes Streeting resigns as Labour's Health Secretary, calling for a leadership contest with the 'best possible field of candidates', implying support for Andy Burnham. Streeting criticizes Keir Starmer's leadership, citing a lack of vision and direction, and expresses concern over Labour's unprecedented election losses and the rise of Reform UK.
Wes Streeting may announce his Labour leadership bid, while Angela Rayner, cleared of tax wrongdoing, hints at seeking change but won't challenge Keir Starmer directly, leaving her own candidacy or support for Andy Burnham uncertain.
Sunderland, Barnsley, Gateshead and South Tyneside among councils reporting gains for Farage’s party • Full results from England, Scotland and WalesNigel Farage chose Sunderland for the launch of Reform UK’s local election campaign because, he said, it was where he had first sensed the “big political earthquake” underfoot.A decade ago next month, the city was the first to declare its vote in the Brexit referendum – a thumping 61% opting to leave the EU – and the aftershocks are still being felt across Labour’s heartlands. Continue reading...
Voters in Barnsley, Sunderland and Wakefield express frustration with party amid strong Reform UK challengeWhen millions of voters across Great Britain go to the polls on 7 May, the result will have a profound impact on the future of Keir Starmer’s government.In Wales and Scotland, nationalist parties are expected to be in charge for the first time simultaneously, joining Sinn Féin in Northern Ireland. In London and the cities, the Greens are on the charge. Continue reading...
