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Reform Wins Runcorn By-Election By Just Six Votes
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Reform Wins Runcorn By-Election By Just Six Votes
Reform's Sarah Pochin has won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by just six votes, replacing former Labour MP Mike Amesbury who stepped down after pleading guilty to assault.
Keir Starmer Would Harm Labour’s Chances In Runcorn By-Election, Say Labour MPs
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Keir Starmer Would Harm Labour’s Chances In Runcorn By-Election, Say Labour MPs
Keir Starmer would do “more harm than good” if he visited Runcorn and Helsby before the by-election on Thursday, say Labour MPs who have campaigned there.
Reform Puts 'Mr Farage' Front And Centre Of Runcorn By-Election Campaign
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By Matilda Martin
Reform Puts "Mr Farage" Front And Centre Of Runcorn By-Election Campaign
Reform UK is putting leader Nigel Farage at the heart of its campaign in Runcorn and Helsby, where it hopes to claim its first ever by-election victory on 1 May.
Reform By-Election Candidate Strongly Opposes Death Penalty And Supports Rehabilitation
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Reform By-Election Candidate Strongly Opposes Death Penalty And Supports Rehabilitation
The Reform UK candidate for the Runcorn and Helsby by-election is "absolutely not in favour" of the death penalty and is “very much in favour” of giving offenders a "second chance" after serving their sentences.
Labour MP Mike Amesbury To Stand Down And Trigger By-Election
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Labour MP Mike Amesbury To Stand Down And Trigger By-Election
Labour MP Mike Amesbury has announced he will stand down as an MP "as soon as possible" and trigger the first by-election since Labour got into government last July.
Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury Avoids Jail Sentence
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Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury Avoids Jail Sentence
Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury has avoided jail after winning an appeal against his 10-week jail sentence for punching a man in the street. 
Labour's Growing Suburban Support And Tactical Voting Could Deliver 'Double Whammy' Defeat To Tories
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Labour's Growing Suburban Support And Tactical Voting Could Deliver "Double Whammy" Defeat To Tories
The Conservatives could suffer a "double whammy" of a Labour vote share that has spread outside of its usual concentration in urban centres and tactical voting across the UK at the next general election, according to pollsters analysing the local election results.
Local Elections Live: Grim Results For Sunak, But Houchen Wins
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Local Elections Live: Grim Results For Sunak, But Houchen Wins
The Conservative Party could lose up to 500 council seats in the local elections, as the party braces for a bleak and bruising set of results.
Starmer Says Blackpool South Voters Have Sent A Message To Sunak
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Starmer Says Blackpool South Voters Have Sent A Message To Sunak
Voters in Blackpool sent a message “directly to the Prime Minister” Keir Starmer has said, after a by-election that saw a huge swing towards Labour.
Everything You Need To Know About The 2024 Local Elections
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Everything You Need To Know About The 2024 Local Elections
On Thursday, the public will be able to vote in a number of different elections across England and Wales, including for local council seats, regional mayors, and police and crime commissioners.
Veteran Political Strategist Says Tory Party's Biggest Enemy Is 'Themselves'
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Veteran Political Strategist Says Tory Party's Biggest Enemy Is "Themselves"
Frank Luntz, an Influential political strategist, has said the Conservative Party’s worst threat is “themselves”, as the Tories continue to struggle in the polls and face significant losses at the next general election.
Eddie Hughes reviews John O’Farrell's 'Family Politics'
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By Eddie Hughes MP
Eddie Hughes reviews John O’Farrell's 'Family Politics'
A tale of offspring returning to the family nest with a political twist, John O’Farrell’s latest book will perpetuate his reputation for comedy genius