7 articles tagged
Kemi Badenoch dismissed Tony Blair’s calls for Labour to pivot, calling the former PM’s influence over the party ‘irrelevant.’ The government is doubling down on its agenda despite internal and external pressure.
The Green Party has named Sarah Wakefield as its candidate for the upcoming Makerfield by-election, setting up a four-way race with Labour, Conservatives and Liberal Democrats. Wakefield brings a background in environmental law and grassroots campaigning to the contest.
Hampshire’s Conservative leader narrowly survives leadership vote as Reform UK abstains en masse and Liberal Democrats vow to challenge. Tensions rise as local government reshuffle looms in 2025.
Conservative leader Nick Adams-King secured re-election in Romsey Rural with 3,999 votes despite a tight race. The result defied early predictions of significant Conservative losses across Hampshire. The division saw a 50.8% turnout, with Liberal Democrats and Reform UK gaining ground.
Britain’s local elections delivered historic losses for the Conservatives and gains for Reform UK and Greens, signalling the end of two-party dominance. Hampshire County Council flipped for the first time in 30 years as voters embraced multi-party democracy.
Liberal Democrat Sandra Gidley secured a third term in Romsey Town, defeating rivals in a tight race that saw turnout dip below 52%. Her victory comes amid rising support for smaller parties, complicating the county’s political landscape.
Liberal Democrat Sally Yalden has secured Hampshire County Council’s Baddesley division with 3,127 votes, defeating Reform UK and Conservative rivals in Friday’s poll. Her victory marks a shift as Hampshire ends 30 years of Conservative control.