Labour's By-Election Blunders in Caerphilly and Gorton
Analysis of Labour's recent electoral setbacks in the Caerphilly and Gorton by-elections, highlighting strategic errors and voter discontent.
Category : Political Parties
Democrats Launch 'Local Listeners' Initiative for Voter Reconnection
The Democratic Party has introduced the 'Local Listeners' initiative, aiming to rebuild grassroots connections and address voter concerns ahead of upcoming elections.
Diane Munday: Abortion Rights Pioneer Dies
Diane Munday, a leading figure in the UK's abortion rights movement, has passed away. Her lifelong advocacy helped shape reproductive health policies and social justice in Britain.
Green Leader Criticises Drug Policy Hypocrisy
Zack Polanski, Green party leader, calls out politicians who admit drug use but support incarceration, advocating for legalisation and regulation instead.
Labour Attacks Greens on Drugs in Byelection
Labour launches attack ads against Green party's drugs policy in Gorton and Denton byelection, as parties compete to be main left-wing challenger to Reform UK.
Badenoch: Centrist Ideas Unwanted in Conservative Party
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch tells MPs that one-nation Tories doubting her rightward direction must 'get out of the way' as she rejects centrist approaches.
Labour Urged to Reverse Burnham Candidacy Block
Labour's NEC decision to block Andy Burnham's Gorton and Denton byelection candidacy faces criticism as a setback for pluralism and healthy political debate within the party.
Harman: Social Media Ban for Under-16s is 'Shambles'
Labour peer Harriet Harman criticises government plans to ban under-16s from social media as unworkable, warning of a 'cliff edge' for teenagers and calling for proper parliamentary scrutiny.
Labour's Alcohol-Free Beer Ban Shows Contempt for Youth
The government's plan to ban zero-alcohol drinks for under-18s is patronising and ignores Gen Z's responsible choices. Young people deserve trust, not paternalistic restrictions.
Tory Defections Open Path for Pro-Business Revival
As MPs defect to Reform UK, Kemi Badenoch has a clear opportunity to reposition the Conservatives as the party of business, cutting taxes and rejecting nationalisation. Can she seize it?
Jenrick's defection to Reform UK poses long-term Tory threat
Robert Jenrick's defection to Nigel Farage's Reform UK exposes deep Conservative Party rifts. Analysis reveals why triumphant Tories may miss the voters he represents.
Readers Debate: Could Nigel Farage Form Next Government?
Metro readers discuss the future of UK politics, debating Nigel Farage's prospects, Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform, and the polarising impact of left-wing policies. Have your say in the comments.
Readers React: Jenrick's Reform Move Sparks By-Election Debate
Metro readers clash over whether Robert Jenrick should trigger a by-election after joining Reform UK. Plus, views on TfL fare dodgers, UK policy on Iran, and wealth taxation. Have your say.
Badenoch: Tories Must Remain Party of the Right
Kemi Badenoch insists the Conservative Party remains firmly on the right after defections to Reform UK. Read her full warning to MPs about internal discipline and ideological clarity.
Jenrick Joins Reform UK, Igniting Class Politics Debate
Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform UK reignites the class war in British politics. Analysis reveals Labour's core vote shift and the challenge of fighting inequality while facing a populist right. Read the full story.
Teacher jailed again in transgender student row
Enoch Burke, an Evangelical Christian teacher, has been sent back to prison for contempt of court after repeatedly trespassing at the school that dismissed him over a transgender student pronoun dispute. Read the full story.
Jenrick reveals he urged Badenoch to kick Liz Truss out
Ex-Tory minister Robert Jenrick says Kemi Badenoch's refusal to expel Liz Truss was a key reason for his defection to Reform. He claims the Conservatives are 'never going to change'.
Tory MP Andrew Rosindell defects to Reform UK
Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell resigns to join Reform UK, echoing Robert Jenrick's critique and leaving Kemi Badenoch in a difficult position. Read the full analysis.
Tory MP Andrew Rosindell defects to Reform UK
Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell resigns to join Reform UK, the second defection in days. Read the full story on the shifting political landscape and what it means for the Tories.
Farage heads to Davos after years of criticism
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, a long-time critic of the World Economic Forum, will attend the Davos summit this week, hoping to meet Donald Trump. Read the full story on his dramatic shift.
Tory-Reform Feud: A Battle for the Right's Soul
The defection of Robert Jenrick to Reform UK exposes a bitter feud on the British right. But as John Harris argues, this is less a revolution and more a family row over who gets to lead a reunited conservative movement.
Labour MPs urge Starmer to back under-16s social media ban
More than 60 Labour MPs sign a letter urging Keir Starmer to support a social media ban for under-16s, following Australia's lead. Read the full story on the internal party pressure.
Jenrick defection makes Reform election win more likely
Reform UK's Zia Yusuf claims Robert Jenrick's move is a 'milestone' that increases the party's chance of a general election victory, as he vows to 'replace' the Tories.
Lib Dem MPs frustrated by Ed Davey's cautious leadership
Significant numbers of Liberal Democrat MPs are growing impatient with leader Ed Davey's cautious strategy and lack of a clear national message, warning frustrations could bubble over.
Jenrick's 'New Sheriff' Defection Plan Leaked
Robert Jenrick's leaked media plan for his defection to Reform UK calls him the 'biggest defection story' the party has ever had, as Kemi Badenoch brands him a right-wing 'pastiche'. Read the full fallout.
Rory Stewart's Candid Q&A: From Monk Dreams to Musk
Former Tory MP Rory Stewart reveals his greatest fears, superpower wish, and thoughts on Elon Musk in a remarkably frank interview. Discover his surprising life lessons.
Zahawi's Reform move ignites vaccine policy row
Nadhim Zahawi's defection to Reform UK exposes deep divisions over Covid vaccines, causing member resignations and highlighting internal Islamophobia. Read the full analysis.
Virginia Democrats seek redistricting vote for four seats
Virginia lawmakers have approved a constitutional amendment for voters to decide on mid-decade redistricting. Democrats aim to redraw maps, potentially gaining up to four congressional seats in a national partisan battle.
Jenrick Defection Deepens Right-Wing Divide
Robert Jenrick's shock move to Reform UK has ignited a bitter public feud with Kemi Badenoch, exposing deep fractures on the British right ahead of key May elections.
Farage Claims Labour Defection to Reform Imminent
Nigel Farage claims a 'well-known' Labour figure will join Reform UK next week. Sky News analysis examines potential defectors from Labour and the Conservatives amid ongoing political shifts.
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