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Ed Balls rules himself out of battling Wakefield by-election for Labour

Former shadow chancellor Ed Balls has ruled himself out of running as the Labour candidate in the Wakefield by-election. The Strictly Come Dancing star denied he was considering a political comeback by tweeting that he had “no intention of putting ...

22 Apr 2022 at 22:25

Jury sworn in to try Tory MP accused of groping teenage boy

Jurors sworn in to try a Tory MP accused of groping a 15-year-old boy 14 years ago have been asked if they have “strong political views”. Imran Ahmad Khan, 48, who represents Wakefield in West Yorkshire, denies a single charge of sexual assault ...

29 Mar 2022 at 13:25

If the Tories had any decency, they would get out of the way – Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer has said that “if the Tories had any decency they would get out the way for the next Labour government”, as he celebrated the party’s by-election win in Wakefield. The Labour leader met campaigners at Ossett Market on Friday ...

24 Jun 2022 at 12:28

Boris Johnson facing humiliating double by-election blow

Boris Johnson looks to have suffered a double by-election defeat as Labour won Wakefield and the Liberal Democrats claimed to have secured a historic victory in Tiverton and Honiton. The contests, triggered by the resignation of disgraced ...

24 Jun 2022 at 05:04

Trust Tories like you trust GPs after Harold Shipman, says Wakefield candidate

Voters should trust the Tories after Wakefield’s former MP was convicted of sexual assault, just as they still trust GPs despite mass-murderer Harold Shipman, the party’s by-election candidate has said. Nadeem Ahmed said the West ...

16 Jun 2022 at 18:37

Boris Johnson thinks he is honest, says Tory by-election candidate

Tory candidates for two upcoming by-elections have been struggling to defend the reputation of their party and that of the Prime Minister. Helen Hurford, the Conservative candidate for Tiverton and Honiton in Devon, twice ...

17 Jun 2022 at 11:51

Starmer: Wakefield victory could herald next Labour government

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has urged supporters not to be complacent with just a few days to go before the Wakefield by-election, telling them a victory “could be the birthplace of the next Labour government”. Sir ...

18 Jun 2022 at 17:03

Johnson says it would be ‘crazy’ to resign if Tories lose by-elections

Boris Johnson has suggested it would be “crazy” for him to resign if the Conservatives are dealt a double blow by losing two key by-elections this week. The Prime Minister played down the Tories’ chances as they seek ...

23 Jun 2022 at 13:00

Tory MPs fearful of losing their seats as Johnson leads party to double defeat

Conservative MPs have voiced fears that they will be next to be voted out after Boris Johnson led the party to a double by-election defeat. The Prime Minister vowed to “keep going” after his authority was dealt a ...

24 Jun 2022 at 13:22

Boris Johnson will ‘face down’ Tory confidence test, minister predicts

Boris Johnson has been backed by one of his ministers to “face down” a test of his leadership as the Conservative Party braces for a confidence vote. Business minister Paul Scully said the Conservative Party ...

05 Jun 2022 at 21:02

Shapps says he does not believe Johnson will face confidence vote this week

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he does not believe Boris Johnson will face a confidence vote this week, but were there to be one the Prime Minister would win. Mr Shapps also dismissed the mixed ...

05 Jun 2022 at 13:10

Entire Wakefield Labour Party executive quits in by-election candidates row

The entire executive committee of Wakefield’s local Labour group has resigned in a row over the party’s candidate selection for an upcoming by-election. The constituency Labour Party’s executive say ...

13 May 2022 at 15:55

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