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Five key takeaways from 2023 by-elections

The Tories, Labour and the Liberal Democrats are all claiming positives after each party achieved a dramatic victory in yesterday’s by-elections.

The Week

Analysis: Thumping double blow to the Tories, even if Ulez proved toxic for Labour in Uxbridge

‘Taken in the round, these by-election results do suggest that the Conservatives remain in deep electoral trouble,’ Politics Professor Sir John Curtice

Evening Standard

Byelection polls open with Rishi Sunak forecasting ‘tough’ fight to save seats

Opposition parties hope to overturn government majorities in three constituencies vacated by Tory MPs amid controversy

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Almost one in 20 GP appointments booked four weeks earlier – figures

The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to review GP access in rural areas.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak admits crunch by-elections will prove ‘difficult’ for Tories

All eyes in Westminster will be on Thursday’s by-elections in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Selby and Ainsty, and Somerton and Frome

Evening Standard

Sunak to face crunch by-elections as Tories battle to keep seats

All eyes in Westminster will be on the by-elections in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Selby and Ainsty as well as Somerton and Frome on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Selby, Somerton and Uxbridge by-elections: Key statistics

It would take a very large swing in the popular vote for all three seats to change hands.

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MPs call for sanctions on Hong Kong officials targeting UK-based activists

Backbenchers respond to police bounties placed on activists, as minister challenged over meeting with Chinese official

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Labour ‘not complacent’ as poll predicts SNP general election defeat

Anas Sarwar said the party still has work to do.

The Independent UK

Scottish Labour would defeat SNP at general election, poll suggests

The survey projected that Scottish Labour would win 26 seats, with the SNP taking 21.

Daily Record

Labour would defeat SNP at next Westminster election – poll

The research projects that Labour would win 26 seats.

The Independent UK

As the U.S. and democracies worldwide face threats, Britain shows how to fight back

With democracy under siege around the world, the U.K. offers a glimmer of hope. Despite attacks from former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Britain's institutions resisted.

WEKU

What by-elections mean for Rishi Sunak as Boris Johnson, Nadine Dorries and Nigel Adams step down

With Labour commanding a strong poll lead, Starmer’s party could win Johnson’s old seat

The Independent UK

Winston Churchill’s grandson donated nearly £5,000 to Liberal Democrats

Ex-Serco chief Rupert Soames says financial support was for ‘friend’ and prospective MP Angus MacDonald

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I'm a money expert and these are my 4 foolproof ways to get help with school costs

If you are struggling with the cost of sending your kids to school, make sure you're aware of the help available to you

The Guardian - UK

Ministers accused of neglecting ‘tidal wave’ of child mental ill health in England

Exclusive: Research reveals only a quarter of primaries will have vital school-based support by end of 2024

The Independent UK

Tories raise £12m in three months thanks to boost from billionaire treasurer

Conservative donations far outstripped those to rival parties, but Labour has been promised £5 million before the next election.

The Guardian - UK

How Labour and Lib Dems have used fight against puppy farms to win votes

Parties accuse government of ‘giving green light to puppy smuggling’ after animal welfare legislation is dropped

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The Guardian - UK

The ‘blue wall’ home counties are falling out of love with the Tory party

The Liberal Democrats believe they can seize the affluent, pro-remain Conservative heartland at the next election

The Independent UK

Jeremy Hunt among Tories at risk as rural support for Labour soars – poll

Polling suggests rural voters feel no party understands them, but are starting to look to Labour after 13 years of the Conservatives.

Wales Online

Dominic Raab to stand down at next election over 'pressure on family'

Raab resigned from Cabinet last month after a bullying inquiry and his seat is a key target for the Liberal Democrats

Bristol Post

Still no leader of South Gloucestershire Council two weeks after election

The Conservatives lost their overall majority at the polls but remain the largest single group in the chamber

The Conversation

Liberal Democrats: why a coalition with Labour wouldn't cause electoral annihilation like their deal with the Tories

Both Labour leader Keir Starmer and Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey deny that there is any prospect of them forming a coalition government if the next election produces a hung parliament – despite that currently looking like a likely outcome.

The Guardian - UK

Ed Davey impresses, but are the Lib Dems a viable electoral force?

Letters: Readers respond to Zoe Williams’ moving interview with the leader of the Liberal Democrats

The Guardian - UK

Lib Dems will not be sucked into formal Labour pact, says Vince Cable

The former leader of the Liberal Democrats does not believe party members have any appetite to repeat the experience of the Tory coalition

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