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Blackpool South sees third biggest Tory to Labour by-election swing since war

Blackpool South sees third biggest Tory to Labour by-election swing since war

Blackpool South sees third biggest Tory to Labour by-election swing since war

03 May 2024

Labour has now clocked up six by-election swings greater than 20 percentage points in the last 12 months.


‘Cowboy builder’ accused of £440K scam and ‘leaving trail of destroyed lives’

‘Cowboy builder’ accused of £440K scam and ‘leaving trail of destroyed lives’

‘Cowboy builder’ accused of £440K scam and ‘leaving trail of destroyed lives’

03 May 2024

Wendy Craig is among a group of 30 to have accused South Devon builder Steven Grant.


People of Blackpool South have spoken for Britain, Labour’s newest MP says

People of Blackpool South have spoken for Britain, Labour’s newest MP says

People of Blackpool South have spoken for Britain, Labour’s newest MP says

03 May 2024

Chris Webb won Blackpool South with 10,825 votes as the Tories were adrift in second with 3,218 votes.


Conservatives’ by-election scorecard since 2019 general election

Conservatives’ by-election scorecard since 2019 general election

Conservatives’ by-election scorecard since 2019 general election

03 May 2024

It is three years since the Tories last gained a seat at a by-election.


Labour wins Blackpool South by-election and makes local council gains

Labour wins Blackpool South by-election and makes local council gains

Labour wins Blackpool South by-election and makes local council gains

03 May 2024

The Conservatives finished second, narrowly holding off Reform UK.


Labour hopeful of Blackpool South by-election win as Sunak braces for losses

Labour hopeful of Blackpool South by-election win as Sunak braces for losses

Labour hopeful of Blackpool South by-election win as Sunak braces for losses

03 May 2024

Rishi Sunak faces the loss of a parliamentary seat and a bruising set of local election results.


Teenager arrested after house and cars set on fire in Stockton

Teenager arrested after house and cars set on fire in Stockton

Teenager arrested after house and cars set on fire in Stockton

03 May 2024

Cleveland Police said they were called to reports of a gunshot at a property in Stockton.


May 2 elections: Key results so far

May 2 elections: Key results so far

May 2 elections: Key results so far

03 May 2024

Councils that have already declared include Hartlepool and Sunderland.


What the papers say – May 3

What the papers say – May 3

What the papers say – May 3

03 May 2024

A wide range of stories feature on the front pages of Britain’s newspapers.


Votes being counted in Blackpool South by-election and local contests

Votes being counted in Blackpool South by-election and local contests

Votes being counted in Blackpool South by-election and local contests

02 May 2024

Rishi Sunak is braced for a difficult set of results just months ahead of a general election.


Ireland’s top university fines student union over protests

Ireland’s top university fines student union over protests

Ireland’s top university fines student union over protests

02 May 2024

A decision by students to blockade a key tourist attraction on the campus was cited as a reason for the fine.


Police investigate Laurence Fox ‘upskirting’ tweet

Police investigate Laurence Fox ‘upskirting’ tweet

Police investigate Laurence Fox ‘upskirting’ tweet

02 May 2024

The post featured a compromising image of Narinder Kaur.


Cameron backs Ukraine’s attacks on Russian territory

Cameron backs Ukraine’s attacks on Russian territory

Cameron backs Ukraine’s attacks on Russian territory

02 May 2024

Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron said Ukraine ‘absolutely has the right’ to strike targets inside Vladimir Putin’s Russia.


Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting photo ID

Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting photo ID

Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting photo ID

02 May 2024

Acceptable forms of ID include a passport, driving licence, Proof of Age Standards Scheme cards and Blue Badges.


William spotted cheering on Aston Villa in European semi-final

William spotted cheering on Aston Villa in European semi-final

William spotted cheering on Aston Villa in European semi-final

02 May 2024

The Prince of Wales attended the match on the evening of his daughter Princess Charlotte’s ninth birthday.


Polls close in local elections with Rishi Sunak braced for Tory losses

Polls close in local elections with Rishi Sunak braced for Tory losses

Polls close in local elections with Rishi Sunak braced for Tory losses

02 May 2024

The general election later this year has put an intense focus on local contests in England and Wales.


Boy, 17, charged over school attack which left three people injured

Boy, 17, charged over school attack which left three people injured

Boy, 17, charged over school attack which left three people injured

02 May 2024

The teenager has been charged with three counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm.


Take That jump ship to AO Arena as Co-op Live postpones another gig

Take That jump ship to AO Arena as Co-op Live postpones another gig

Take That jump ship to AO Arena as Co-op Live postpones another gig

02 May 2024

Keane announced that their Sunday show has been postponed and said they were ‘disappointed’.


Lord Cameron meets Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv during show of support for Ukraine

Lord Cameron meets Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv during show of support for Ukraine

Lord Cameron meets Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv during show of support for Ukraine

02 May 2024

It comes after the Government’s commitment to spend at least 2.5% of GDP on defence.


Arrests made as protesters block coach taking asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm

Arrests made as protesters block coach taking asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm

Arrests made as protesters block coach taking asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm

02 May 2024

PA understands the asylum seekers were taken off the coach and have not yet left the hotel.


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