His campaign centred on Gaza, a welcome sign for the SNP, which may seek to exploit its difference from Labour’s stance to gain support
Firebrand leftwing politician returns to parliament in contest where Labour disavowed its candidate
Locals bemoan campaign’s lack of focus on ‘serious poverty’ blighting the community
Contenders with controversial pasts eye Labour seat in north-west England after party withdraws support for candidate
Party leader takes action against Graham Jones over comments about Israel
Party withdraws backing for Rochdale hopeful Azhar Ali after comments he made about October 7 attack
Starmer’s team fear action against Azhar Ali would boost by-election campaign of pro-Palestinian rival George Galloway
PM says key evidence ignored in historic scandals due to ‘political correctness’ over race
England’s 20th most deprived town looks to build on its heritage, hailing plan for institute as unique opportunity
Scrutiny follows allegations of ‘shocking treatment’ of warehouse staff
Chancellor’s efforts to address the problems will soon be put to the test, writes Sebastian Payne
Labour leader to maintain NHS focus and insists party’s immigration policies have changed
Crushing by-election win in Clacton and close second in Heywood
Performance at polls give substance to Farage’s claim that the party is ‘truly national’
Anti-Brussels party narrowly misses out on second seat in Heywood
Leftwing party given a by-election scare in what had been seen as a safe seat
Nigel Farage’s party seeks breakthrough in restive Lancashire town
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