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Binface, foxes and raving loonies: the UK’s proud history of costumed candidates

British love of silliness comes to the fore when politicians stand shoulder to shoulder with satirical rivals When world leaders are elected it is usually a solemn moment, but when Labour party veteran Andy Burnham found out he had won the Makerfield byelection, increasing the likelihood he would become the next prime minister, he was standing next to a man with a bin on his head. The newest Labour MP was also flanked by a man in a fox costume. Robert Pownall, the founder of campaign group Prote

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Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes

The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election.

Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes

The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election.

Two men jailed over Starmer-linked arson attacks

Roman Lavrynovych 22, was jailed for seven years and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, for two.

Two men jailed for arson attacks on property linked to Keir Starmer

Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc imprisoned for seven years and two years respectively Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc have been jailed at the Old Bailey for seven years and two years respectively for arson attacks on property connected to Keir Starmer. Lavrynovych, 22, from Ukraine, and Carpiuc, 27, from Romania were found guilty on Monday of conspiring to commit arson on a car and two properties linked to the prime minister. Continue reading...

Jail Sentences Handed Out for Arson Attacks Targeting Starmer’s Property

Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc have been jailed at the Old Bailey for seven years and two years respectively for plotting a series of arson attacks targeting the Starmer. Brings an end to that brief chapter…

Georgiana Bristol: It’s oil and gas wot won it

Whilst the impact of energy policy is felt more keenly on the ground in Aberdeen than anywhere else, there are lessons that the Conservatives can take from this. A relentless focus on good jobs. Safeguarding domestic industry. And, in the words of Al Carns, “energy security shapes economic security”. The post Georgiana Bristol: It’s oil and gas wot won it appeared first on Conservative Home.

Starmer Fights for Survival as Burnham Eyes September Takeover

Starmer has just held a call with Labour staff in a panicked attempt to head off talk of Burnham’s inevitable leadership challenge. He has also been ringing Cabinet ministers to urge them against jumping ship. Desperate… He added that the party should now “take Reform on” after Burnham’s comfortable Makerfield win: “The tide is turning…

Badenoch on Tory Aberdeen South by-election win

The Scottish Conservatives have won a Westminster by-election for the first time in more than 50 years, taking Aberdeen South from the SNP.

Andy Burnham poses 'seismic threat' to Brexit after stunning win, warn campaigners

Brexiteers have warned Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister poses a 'seismic threat' to Brexit after his thumping Makerfield by-election win.

Shocking migrant plan revealed by asylum home chief amid 'HMO Britain' warnings

Exclusive: Another 10,000 more asylum seekers are set to be moved into houses, flats and bedsits in London, the southern counties and Wales.