Sadiq Khan of the Labour Party secured a third consecutive term as mayor of London, winning over a million votes with nearly 44% of the vote, defeating Conservative Party's Susan Hall. Khan's lead showed a swing from Conservative to Labour compared to the previous mayoral election. Other Labour mayors in Liverpool, Greater Manchester, and West Yorkshire were also reelected, while Labour looks to have ousted the Conservative mayor in West Midlands. The Labour Party has recently seen success in local elections and a special parliamentary seat, indicating a potential significant defeat for the Conservatives in a general election.
Labour's Sadiq Khan secures a third term as London mayor, defeating Tory challenger Susan Hall with 43.8% of the votes. This marks the first time any London mayor has won a third consecutive term. Khan faced heckling during his victory speech, but emphasized unity and diversity in his campaign. His opponent, Susan Hall, called for an end to Khan's patronizing attitude towards Londoners.
The Conservative Party suffered a significant defeat in the local elections in England, losing over half of its councillors, with Labour making historic wins in areas like York and North Yorkshire. Labour gained control of eight councils, while the Liberal Democrats and Greens also saw gains. Despite setbacks in some areas, Labour's success is not enough for an overall majority in a general election. Key figures like Rishi Sunak and Sadiq Khan are in the spotlight for upcoming mayoral contests in London and the West Midlands. Rumours of a London shock defeat for Sadiq Khan appear unfounded.
Sadiq Khan is seeking his third term as London mayor at the next set of local elections. If he wins, this would make him the most electorally successful person to run the capital since the introduction of the mayoralty in 2000. Here, Sky News goes through his career thus far and takes a look at what his policies are. Local elections: How to stream Sky News coverage, watch on TV and follow online Party: Labour Campaigning priorities: Free school meals for primary children, freeze TfL fares Notable achievements: Twice elected as mayor Scottish government survives vote of no confidence at Holyrood Sir Keir Starmer considered quitting after 2021 local elections and Hartlepool loss Politics latest: Uproar in Scottish parliament over use of nickname - as government survives confidence vote Sadiq Khan was born and raised in south London , and is the child of Pakistani immigrants. Before entering politics full-time, he worked as a lawyer specialising in human rights, rising to become a partner before leaving to stand as a politician in 2004.
The 2016 London mayoral election was held on 5 May 2016 to elect the Mayor of London, on the same day as the London Assembly election. It was the fifth election to the position of mayor, which was created in 2000 following a referendum in Greater London. The election used a supplementary vote system.The election was won by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tooting, Sadiq Khan, a member of the Labour Party, who polled 56.8% of the votes in the head-to-head second round of voting over the MP for Richmond Park, Zac Goldsmith, a member of the Conservative Party. Goldsmith was more than 25% ahead of the next candidate in the first round of voting, as part of a record field of twelve candidates. Of the twelve candidates only Khan, Goldsmith, and Green Party candidate Siân Berry achieved the requisite 5% minimum first round vote share to retain their deposit.This was the first election to not feature either of the two previous holders of the office, Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnson, who had run against each other in 2008 and 2012. Johnson, as incumbent mayor, had chosen not to stand for re-election for a third term in office, having been elected as the Conservative Party MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip at the 2015 general election. The campaign was dominated by the personal battle between Goldsmith and Khan, and their contrasting class and ethnic backgrounds. Through his victory, Khan became the second Labour Party mayor of London after Livingstone, and the first Muslim mayor of a European Union capital city.The campaign of Goldsmith was marred by accusations of Islamophobia. Senior Muslim figures within the Conservative Party supported the accusations while the Muslim Council of Britain described Goldsmith's campaign as an example of Tory "dog whistle anti-Muslim racism" and called the party to investigate Goldsmith as part of an investigation into alleged Islamophobia in the Conservative party.
The 2024 London mayoral election is due to be held on 2 May 2024 to elect the next mayor of London. It will take place simultaneously with elections to the London Assembly and local elections across England and Wales. Following the Elections Act 2022, voting in this election will take place under the first-past-the-post system for the first time, replacing the supplementary vote system.Sadiq Khan, who has served as the mayor of London since 2016, is seeking re-election as the Labour candidate. The Conservative Party has announced former London Assembly Conservative leader Susan Hall as their candidate, the Green Party nominated Hackney borough councillor Zoë Garbett, the Liberal Democrats nominated Rob Blackie and Reform UK nominated Howard Cox.
Results from 11 mayoral elections and local elections in England and Wales are being revealed, with Labour achieving substantial victories and the Conservatives encountering significant setbacks, marking one of their worst local election performances in 40 years. Seven of the 11 mayoral contests, including London and West Midlands, will be declared on Saturday. The police and crime commissioner election results for 37 elections across England and Wales will also be announced. The estimated declaration times for key results are provided for various regions and cities.
The upcoming local elections in the UK, scheduled for May 4th, will provide insights into the strengths and vulnerabilities of the main political parties. In London, Sadiq Khan is leading in polls, but faces challenges related to voter turnout and policy criticisms. The Tories are closely monitoring key races in the West Midlands, Tees Valley, the north-east, and Dorset, with potential leadership implications for Rishi Sunak. Expectations are high for significant Conservative losses, while the Lib Dems and Greens aim to capitalize on specific battlegrounds. The outcome will influence the parties' standings before the general election.
Millions of voters in England and Wales will participate in local elections as a crucial prelude to the upcoming UK general election, indicating a potential ousting of the Conservative Party from power after 14 years. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak seeks successes in key mayoral races to dispel leadership change rumors before the main election. Labour Party leader Keir Starmer aims to solidify opinion poll projections of Labour's return to power since 2010. The Conservatives are expected to lose around half of the 1,000 contested seats, setting the context for a national shift in political dynamics.
The Labour party has won control of several Leave-voting councils in the local elections, including Rushmoor in Hampshire, Hartlepool, Thurrock in Essex, Peterborough, and North East Lincolnshire. These areas predominantly voted Leave in the 2016 referendum. The Conservatives lost control of North East Lincolnshire and several seats in other councils. Reform UK performed well, impacting the Conservative vote share. Labour's success is seen as a sign of change and positive momentum for the party, while the Conservatives are focusing on areas like Teeside for potential wins.
The upcoming local elections in the UK, particularly focusing on the two mayoral races in Tees Valley and the West Midlands, will play a crucial role in shaping the political landscape. Incumbent Tory mayors in these areas, Andy Street and Ben Houchen, face challenges that could have significant implications for both Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer. The results of these races are expected to influence the political climate for the coming months, with implications for the leadership positions within the Conservative and Labour parties.
This video can not be played Labour candidate Andy Burnham has won another term as Greater Manchester mayor with more than 420,000 votes. He cruised to victory for Labour, as the Conservatives come in second place with 68,946 votes. In his victory speech Burnham vowed to "fight harder than I have ever fought for anything before, for a Greater Manchester where people can live free from the fear of debt, hunger and eviction". Re-elected Mayor Burnham 'ready to fight harder' for Manchester. Video, 00:00:32 Re-elected Mayor Burnham 'ready to fight harder' for Manchester Up Next.
Sadiq Aman Khan (, ; born 8 October 1970) is a British politician serving as Mayor of London since 2016. He was previously Member of Parliament (MP) for Tooting from 2005 until 2016. A member of the Labour Party, Khan is on the party's soft left and has been ideologically characterised as a social democrat.Born in Tooting, South London, to a British Pakistani family, Khan earned a law degree from the University of North London. He subsequently worked as a solicitor specialising in human rights issues and chaired the Liberty advocacy group for three years. Joining the Labour Party, Khan was a councillor for the London Borough of Wandsworth from 1994 to 2006 before being elected MP for Tooting at the 2005 general election. He was openly critical of several policies of Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair, including the 2003 invasion of Iraq and new anti-terror legislation. Under Blair's successor Gordon Brown, Khan was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government in 2008, later becoming Minister of State for Transport. A key ally of the next Labour leader, Ed Miliband, he served in Miliband's Shadow Cabinet as Shadow Secretary of State for Justice, Shadow Lord Chancellor and Shadow Minister for London.Khan was elected Mayor of London at the 2016 mayoral election, defeating the Conservative candidate Zac Goldsmith, and resigned as an MP. As Mayor, he implemented the Hopper fare for unlimited bus and tram journeys for an hour, increased the cost and the area covered by the London congestion charge, and introduced new charges (the T-Charge and the ULEZ) for older and more polluting vehicles driving in the city. He also backed expansion at London City Airport and Gatwick Airport. He was a vocal supporter of the unsuccessful Britain Stronger in Europe and People's Vote campaigns for the UK to remain in the European Union, and attracted international attention for his Twitter arguments with United States President Donald Trump. Khan established the Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm following the 2020 George Floyd protests. Although Khan initially froze some Transport for London (TfL) fares, he has implemented transport fare rises since 2021 in return for a £1.6 billion bailout from the UK Government during the COVID-19 pandemic, and also lobbied the government to introduce public health restrictions on several occasions throughout the pandemic. He was re-elected as Mayor in May 2021.He was included in the 2018 Time 100 list of most influential people in the world. Khan has been praised for making London's transport more accessible and reducing the number of polluting vehicles in central London. He has been criticised for the rising levels of gun and knife crimes in the city, along with his response to crime in general.
This video can not be played Steve Rotheram said voters in his region have "hollered at the top of their voices" in the mayoral election. The re-elected Labour Liverpool City regional mayor was re-elected and said "locally Labour is delivering in power". The Labour mayor added that the message people in his patch were telling the government was "enough is enough". LIVE: Labour wins Liverpool and South Yorkshire races with key results due elsewhere Liverpool region mayor tells government 'enough is enough' Video, 00:00:59 Liverpool region mayor tells government 'enough is enough' Up Next. Watch: Key election results.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan responds to Donald Trump's criticism of London after Europe opened its doors to jihad, emphasizing hope and unity over fear. Trump's comments reignite their feud as Khan seeks reelection. Trump previously attacked Khan over the London Bridge terror attack and criticized European policies. Khan expressed willingness to meet Trump respectfully to address disagreements. The political climate is crucial as Americans head to the polls in 2024. HuffPost emphasizes the importance of a free press in informing voters and pledges to deliver comprehensive coverage of the upcoming presidential election.
Andy Street and Ben Houchen, Tory mayors in the West Midlands and Tees Valley, respectively, are distancing themselves from the Conservative party and highlighting endorsements from former Prime Minister Boris Johnson in their campaigns. Johnson's letters and videos support Street and Houchen as independent from the unpopular Tory government in Westminster. Both mayors face close election races, with potential implications for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The endorsements aim to appeal to voters disillusioned with the Tories and considering Labour. The campaigns highlight the mayors' records and pledge for independent leadership.
Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party celebrated a significant victory in the Blackpool South by-election, with candidate Chris Webb securing nearly 11,000 votes and a 26% swing. The win, dubbed as 'seismic,' is seen as a crucial political milestone, overshadowing even town hall elections, and delivering a blow to Rishi Sunak's government. Starmer's leadership style is compared to that of John Smith, highlighting his legal expertise, focus on decency, and ethical decision-making.
Claire Ward, a former Labour MP for Watford, has been elected as the first mayor of the East Midlands, receiving 181,040 votes and beating the Conservative Ben Bradley by more than 50,000 votes. The new mayoral role is part of a 1.14bn devolution deal for the region covering Derby, Nottingham, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire. Turnout for the election was 27.6%. Ward emphasized the need for change and readiness of the Labour Party to lead. The Green Party came third in the election.
Labour's Chris Webb won the Blackpool South by-election with a 58.9% vote share, a blow to Rishi Sunak's leadership. This victory was called "seismic" by Labour leader Keir Starmer, who highlighted the voters' message for change. Webb's focus in parliament will be on the cost of living crisis, aiming to address the struggles faced by the constituents. This marks the seventh seat lost by the Conservatives to Labour in this parliament, with calls for a general election.
The upcoming local elections in England and Wales serve as a significant test before the general election, with 28 million people eligible to vote for various positions. Labour is using these elections to gauge their support and test their arguments in key battlegrounds. The results will provide insights into the potential for a majority Labour government, with markers including consistent polling leads and the Tories' polling performance. The focus is on whether Labour can maintain its recent momentum seen in by-elections, as they aim to secure victories over the Conservatives.
The Liberal Democrats won 94 new council seats and control of Dorset and Tunbridge Wells councils in the local elections, but fell short of winning the key target of Wokingham, a Conservative stronghold. The party made gains in traditionally Tory areas dubbed the "blue wall." Leader Sir Ed Davey attributed the switch from Tories to voters feeling neglected. Despite strong performance in Winchester and West Oxfordshire, the near-victory in Wokingham was hindered by unexpected Labour strength. The party hopes to challenge Conservative dominance in southern England based on recent successes.
This model of devolution should be the start of a bigger conversation about power and democracy, not the end T his Thursday, around 20 million voters in 10 regions in England go to the polls to elect metro mayors, which largely did not exist before 2017. Today these local politicians are national figures. With Labour riding high in the polls, the party could even see a remarkable clean sweep in the 10 contests, potentially winning the first-ever elected mayoralty of York and North Yorkshire in Rishi Sunaks back yard. Such is their importance that the loss of the Conservative Tees Valley mayor, Ben Houchen, and his West Midlands counterpart, Andy Street, could hasten the end of Mr Sunaks premiership. Devolution is working.
A recent public survey conducted by YouGov indicates a landslide victory for the Labour Party. After holding power in the UK Parliament for nearly 15 years, the Rishi Sunak-led Conservative Party expects a massive defeat against the Labour Party in the upcoming elections. It reflects the public's growing dissatisfaction with the UK's worsening condition - repeated policy failures, unfulfilled promises, and rising cost of living. As the country battles recession, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak risks losing his seat. A recent public survey conducted by YouGov, interviewing 18,761 British adults between March 7-27, indicates a landslide victory for the Labour Party.
The local election results have been disappointing for the Conservatives, hinting at a potential Labour victory in the upcoming general election. Despite concerns about Rishi Sunak's leadership, there is limited support for a change in leadership within the party. The recent victories in the Tees Valley mayoral contest and expected success in the West Midlands offer some hope for the Conservatives. However, the possibility of ousting another leader quickly is deemed absurd by some MPs, indicating a receding challenge to the prime minister's authority.
The Conservative Party's advert in support of London mayoral candidate Susan Hall, featuring scenes from New York's subway station instead of London, was criticized by incumbent Labour mayor Sadiq Khan and swiftly removed and replaced. The ad highlighted alleged claims of increased knife crime and depicted Ulez-enforcers terrorizing communities under Khan's leadership. Hall's campaign clarified that the video was created by the Conservative Party headquarters, not her team. Khan labeled the Conservatives' actions as 'unpatriotic' for disparaging London.
This video can not be played Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey has said poor local election results for the Conservatives show it is time for change and people want to make the current government history. He appeared with people dressed in dinosaur costumes as the Lib Dems celebrated gains in local elections. LIVE: Local election results in text and video People have had enough of 'out-of-touch' government - Lib Dems leader. Video, 00:01:06 People have had enough of 'out-of-touch' government - Lib Dems leader Up Next. Watch: Key election results.
The 2024 West Yorkshire mayoral election was held on 2 May 2024 to elect the mayor of West Yorkshire alongside the 2024 United Kingdom local elections. Tracy Brabin of the Labour Party won with 275,430 votes.
The 2021 West Midlands Mayoral Election was held on 6 May 2021 to elect the mayor of the West Midlands, on the same day as other local elections across England and Wales, including councillors in six of its seven boroughs and the police and crime commissioner for the West Midlands city region. This was the second election for the post, which had its first election in 2017 due to the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016. The mayor was elected using the supplementary vote system. The election was originally due to take place in May 2020, but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.The incumbent Conservative mayor Andy Street was seeking re-election. The Labour Party selected the Member of Parliament (MP) for Birmingham Hodge Hill, Liam Byrne, a former Cabinet minister under Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who ran as a Labour and Co-operative Party candidate, whilst the Liberal Democrats chose previous Parliamentary candidate for Sutton Coldfield Jenny Wilkinson.
Labour's mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan launches a new climate action plan for London, including initiatives like Net Zero Schools and a commitment to making the capital net zero by 2030. The plan involves initiatives such as a 100% zero-emission bus fleet, air pollution filters in schools, more public bike parking spaces, and electric vehicle charging points. Khan criticises Conservative opponent Susan Hall for her approach to the climate crisis, while the Lib Dems and Greens express concerns over Khan's record and level of action on climate change.
The Mayor of the West Midlands is a directly elected political post who chairs the West Midlands Combined Authority, covering the local authorities serving Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton.The first election took place on Thursday 4 May 2017. Andy Street, the inaugural Mayor, was originally due to hold office for three years, with the second election for the post taking place in May 2020. This election was delayed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so the inaugural mayoral term was extended by a year, with the second term length being reduced to three years between 2021 and 2024. The Mayor's term of office will return to four years from 2024 thereafter.
The UK's ruling Conservative party is expected to suffer heavy losses in local elections, increasing pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as Tory mutineers create noise about a leadership change. The polls, seen as a crucial assessment for Sunak's premiership, may force an earlier general election. Speculation surrounds Sunak's future based on the performance of high-profile Tory mayors in the West Midlands and Tees Valley. Factional infighting within the party adds uncertainty, with some MPs preparing for a potential leadership change. Sunak's leadership stability and the party's credibility are key concerns amid predictions of a Labour landslide.
The Mayor of Greater Manchester is the directly elected mayor of Greater Manchester, responsible for strategic governance in the region that includes health, transport, housing, strategic planning, waste management, policing, the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and skills. The creation of the Mayor of Greater Manchester was agreed between the then Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, and Greater Manchester's 10 district council leaders. As well as having specific powers, the mayor chairs the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, also assuming the powers of the Greater Manchester Police and Crime Commissioner.Tony Lloyd was appointed as Interim Mayor for Greater Manchester in May 2015. The first Greater Manchester mayoral election took place on 4 May 2017 and was won by Andy Burnham, who was subsequently re-elected for a second term in May 2021.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan unveiled a plan to create 150,000 high-quality, well-paid jobs by 2028, focusing on sectors like artificial intelligence and life sciences. Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, supported the plan which aims to foster collaboration with councils, businesses, and trade unions. The initiative seeks to boost growth in established and emerging sectors, emphasizing the importance of London's economy to the UK. Critics like Susan Hall raised concerns about job creation strategies and the impact of policies like the Ultra Low Emission Zone on businesses in outer London.
Labour's position on the Israel-Hamas conflict has led to a decrease in support in Muslim areas in England's local elections, with the party losing 21% of the vote in wards where over 20% of residents are Muslim. The decline benefited independent candidates and the Greens, who called for an immediate ceasefire. Labour acknowledges the need to rebuild trust with Muslim communities and address concerns over the Gaza conflict. The party also faced resignations and criticism for its initial stance on the conflict.
The leader of the Labour Party is the highest position within the United Kingdom's Labour Party. The current holder of the position is Keir Starmer, who was elected to the position on 4 April 2020, following his victory in the party's leadership election.The post of Leader of the Labour Party was officially created in 1922. Before this, between when Labour MPs were first elected in 1906 and the general election in 1922, when substantial gains were made, the post was known as Chairman of the Parliamentary Labour Party. In 1970, the positions of leader of the Labour Party and chairman of the Parliamentary Labour Party were separated.In 1921, John R. Clynes became the first leader of the Labour Party to have been born in England; all party leaders before him had been born in Scotland. In 1924, Ramsay MacDonald became the first ever Labour prime minister, leading a minority government which lasted nine months. Clement Attlee would become the first Labour leader to lead a majority government in 1945. The first to be born in Wales was Neil Kinnock, who was elected in 1983. The most electorally successful leaders of the Labour Party to date are Tony Blair, who won three consecutive electoral victories in 1997, 2001 (both landslide victories), and 2005, and Harold Wilson, who won four general elections out of five contested, in 1964, 1966, February 1974 and October 1974. As of 2021, the only Labour leaders not to contest a general election (excluding temporary acting leaders) are George Lansbury (who stood down), John Smith (who died in office), and Keir Starmer.When the Labour Party is in opposition, as it currently is, the leader of the Labour Party usually acts (as the second largest party) as the leader of the Opposition, and chairs the shadow cabinet. Concordantly, when the Party is in government, the leader would usually become the prime minister of the United Kingdom, first lord of the Treasury and minister for the civil service, as well as appointing the cabinet.
Metro mayors including Andy Burnham and Sadiq Khan urge voters to check that their photo ID is valid for Mays elections, and to register for a voter authority certificate by Wednesdays deadline if it is not Voters head to the polls on 2 May for a crucial set of local elections. Never has there been so much anger about what the Conservatives have done to our communities. Whether on housing, the environment, the state of our local high streets, or the ongoing cost of living crisis, their record is one of abject failure. Its why these elections matter so much. What the Conservatives wont tell you is that theyve changed the rules of the game to make it easier for them to win.
After the mass resignation of 20 Labour councillors, the Liberal Democrats state that power sharing at Pendle Council will continue with shared objectives. The councillors resigned citing an increasingly intolerant and dictatorial Labour Party, with accusations of controlling councillors and unfair selection processes. The Labour Party's focus remains on winning the general election. This resignation follows criticism of Labour's stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict. Some councillors will stand as independents in the upcoming elections, with candidate lists available soon.
Susan Mary Hall (née Cole; born 1955) is a British politician who has served as a Member of the London Assembly since 2017 and a councillor on Harrow London Borough Council since 2006. She was leader of the London Conservatives on the London Assembly from December 2019 until May 2023. Hall is the Conservative Party candidate for the 2024 London mayoral election.
The London Conservatives are the regional party of the Conservative Party that operates in Greater London.
Labour leader Keir Starmer has urged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to call a general election following losses in a by-election and council seats in England. Starmer celebrated Labour's victory in the Blackpool South by-election as a significant message to the government, with a notable swing of 26.33% from the Tories. The results of the local elections indicate potential challenges for the ruling Conservatives, with speculation of a general election later in the year. Sunak faces pressure as the Tories suffer setbacks while Labour makes gains in key battlegrounds like Hartlepool and Rushmoor.
During the UK local elections, voters were seen accompanied by their dogs at polling stations, including London mayor Sadiq Khan with Luna and a rescue dog named Cinna. Dogs like Billy the black Labrador and guide pup Sidney are featured, reminding voters to bring ID. Some polling stations allow dogs, but guidelines advise against it. The Dogs Trust provided tips for voting with dogs, urging owners to dress for the weather and not leave pets unattended.
Notorious attack ad against Sadiq Khan reflects political era where social media is used to provoke outrage One of the more depressing political lessons from the Brexit campaign was that it doesnt necessarily matter if nobody believes the NHS will get an extra 350m a week, just as long as they are talking about it. And it seems to be one taken to heart by the Conservatives. The reaction of many in Westminster to the Tories swiftly notorious attack advert against the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, was initially almost baffled amusement: was this thing actually meant to be taken seriously? The curiosities were many, not just the ludicrously dramatic American voiceover, halfway between a B-movie trailer and a 1950s Batman episode, but with the UK capital painted as a modern day Gotham City, only one without a superhero, just a villain. Londoners, viewers were informed, were terrified to leave their homes, and if they did it was mainly to buy drugs. Forced out of their cars, they would stay inside or go underground, the latter presumably a reference to the generally popular and safe tube network.
Former US President Donald Trump criticized London for being "unrecognisable" due to tolerance towards pro-Palestine protesters, citing similar issues in Paris. He vowed to prevent such changes in America. London mayor Sadiq Khan responded, emphasizing London's choice of hope and unity. Trump's comments coincided with the London mayoral election where Khan sought his third term. Trump also urged college presidents to remove encampments of protesters, referencing recent violent clashes between Israel and Palestine supporters at US universities.
Tahir Sadiq Khan is a Pakistani politician who has been a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from August 2018 till January 2023.
Selecting a fourth Conservative prime minister in two years would make this country even more of a laughing stock T he threat facing Rishi Sunak on Friday has been clearly signalled for months. Disastrous Conservative performances in this weeks local and mayoral English contests the last significant test of the political mood before the general election could open the window of opportunity for his party to topple his leadership. Before a single local election vote had been cast, it was clear that a minority of MPs were determined to attempt this. Mr Sunak has known for months that this is a moment of vulnerability. It is not yet clear whether the Conservatives results are sufficiently dire to trigger a more widespread revolt .
The Labour Party is a political party in the United Kingdom that has been described as an alliance of social democrats, democratic socialists, and trade unionists. The Labour Party sits on the centre-left of the political spectrum. In all general elections since 1922, Labour has been either the governing party or the Official Opposition. There have been six Labour prime ministers and thirteen Labour ministries. Since the 2010 general election, it has been the second-largest UK political party by the number of votes cast, behind the Conservative Party and ahead of the Liberal Democrats. The party holds the annual Labour Party Conference.The party was founded in 1900, having grown out of the trade union movement and socialist parties of the 19th century. It overtook the Liberal Party to become the main opposition to the Conservative Party in the early 1920s, forming two minority governments under Ramsay MacDonald in the 1920s and early 1930s. Labour served in the wartime coalition of 1940–1945, after which Clement Attlee's Labour government established the National Health Service and expanded the welfare state from 1945 to 1951. Under Harold Wilson and James Callaghan, Labour again governed from 1964 to 1970 and 1974 to 1979. In the 1990s, Tony Blair took Labour to the centre as part of his New Labour project which governed under Blair and then Gordon Brown from 1997 to 2010.The Labour Party currently forms the Official Opposition in the Parliament of the United Kingdom, having won the second-largest number of seats in the 2019 general election. The leader of the party and leader of the opposition is Keir Starmer. Labour is the largest party in the Senedd (Welsh Parliament), being the only party in the current Welsh government. The party is the third-largest in the Scottish Parliament, behind the Scottish National Party and the Scottish Conservatives. Labour is a member of the Party of European Socialists and Progressive Alliance, and holds observer status in the Socialist International. The party includes semi-autonomous London, Scottish, Welsh, and Northern Irish branches; however, it supports the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) in Northern Ireland, while still organising there. As of July 2023, Labour has around 399,195 registered members.
The British Labour Party grew out of the trade union movement of the late 19th century and surpassed the Liberal Party as the main opposition to the Conservatives in the early 1920s. In the 1930s and 1940s, it stressed national planning, using nationalisation of industry as a tool, in line with Clause IV of the original constitution of the Labour Party which called for the "common ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange, and the best obtainable system of popular administration and control of each industry or service" (this clause was eventually revised in 1994).Labour has had several spells in government, first as minority governments under Ramsay MacDonald in 1924 and 1929–1931. MacDonald and half his cabinet split with the mainstream of the party and were denounced as traitors. Labour was a junior partner in the wartime coalition from 1940 to 1945. After the 1945 general election landslide under Clement Attlee (1945–1951) it set up the welfare state with the National Health Service, nationalised a fifth of the economy, joined NATO and opposed the Soviet Union in the Cold War. Under Harold Wilson in 1964–1970 it promoted economic modernisation. Labour was in government again in 1974–1979 under Wilson and then James Callaghan. Escalating economic crises (the "Winter of Discontent") and a split with David Owen and others forming the Social Democratic Party, resulted in opposition status during the Thatcher years from 1979 to 1990.Labour returned with a 179-seat majority in the 1997 general election under the leadership of Tony Blair. The party's large majority in the House of Commons was slightly reduced to 167 in the 2001 general election and more substantially reduced to 66 in the 2005 general election. Under Gordon Brown, it was defeated in the 2010 general election, becoming the opposition to a Conservative/Liberal-Democrat coalition. After further losses in the 2015 general election, party leader Ed Miliband resigned with the party in opposition to a Conservative majority government under David Cameron. The Conservatives would lose their majority in 2017 but Labour would remain in opposition against a Second May ministry with a Confidence and supply agreement. The 2019 United Kingdom general election would be Labour's fourth defeat since power resulting in the First Johnson ministry majority followed by the end of the Labour Party leadership of Jeremy Corbyn.
Scottish Labour, officially the Scottish Labour Party, is the part of the UK Labour Party active in Scotland. Ideologically social democratic and unionist, it holds 22 of 129 seats in the Scottish Parliament and 2 of 59 Scottish seats in the House of Commons. It is represented by 262 of the 1,227 local councillors across Scotland. The Scottish Labour party has no separate Chief Whip at Westminster.Throughout the later decades of the 20th century and into the first years of the 21st, Labour dominated politics in Scotland; winning the largest share of the vote in Scotland at every UK general election from 1964 to 2010, every European Parliament election from 1984 to 2004 and in the first two elections to the Scottish Parliament in 1999 and 2003. After this, Scottish Labour formed a coalition with the Scottish Liberal Democrats, forming a majority Scottish Executive. More recently, especially since the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, the party has suffered significant decline; losing ground predominantly to the Scottish National Party, who advocate Scottish independence from the United Kingdom.Scottish Labour experienced one of their worst defeats ever at the 2015 general election. They were left with a sole seat in the House of Commons, Edinburgh South, and lost 40 of its 41 seats to the SNP. This was the first time the party had not dominated in Scotland since the Conservative Party landslide in 1959. At the 2016 Scottish Parliament election, the party lost 13 of its 37 seats, becoming the third-largest party after being surpassed by the Scottish Conservatives.At the 2017 general election, Scottish Labour improved their fortunes and gained six seats from the SNP, bringing its total seat tally to seven and winning a 27% share of the vote. This was the first time since the 1918 general election, 99 years previously, that Labour had finished in third place at any general election in Scotland. Overall, the 2017 general election marked the first time in twenty years that the Labour Party had made net gains in the UK at any election.The success was short-lived, however, and at the 2019 general election, Labour lost all new seats gained two years earlier, and again were left with Edinburgh South as their only Scottish seat in the House of Commons. Ian Murray has served as the MP for the constituency since 2010, and is currently one of Scotland's longest-serving MPs. The 2019 general election was Labour's worst result nationally in 84 years, with their lowest share of the vote recorded in Scotland since the December 1910 general election.The 2021 Scottish Parliament election saw Labour decline even further, achieving their lowest number of seats in Holyrood since devolution in 1999; with 22 MSPs returned to the Scottish Parliament. Despite this, Anas Sarwar remained as leader.The 2022 Scottish local elections resulted in Labour gaining 20 seats across Scottish local councils, with a slight increase in their share of the vote.
Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi (Urdu: عمران خان , pronounced [ɪmɾaːn ɛɦməd xaːn nɪjaːziː]; born 5 October 1952) is a Pakistani politician and former cricketer who served as the 22nd prime minister of Pakistan from August 2018 until April 2022. He is the founder and former chairman of the political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from 1996 to 2023. He was the captain of the Pakistan national cricket team throughout the 1980s and early 90s.Born in Lahore, Khan graduated from Keble College, Oxford. He began his international cricket career in a 1971 Test series against England. Khan played until 1992, served as the team's captain intermittently between 1982 and 1992, and won the 1992 Cricket World Cup, Pakistan's only victory in the competition. Considered one of cricket's greatest all-rounders, Khan was later inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. Founding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in 1996, Khan won a seat in the National Assembly in the 2002 general election, serving as an opposition member from Mianwali until 2007. PTI boycotted the 2008 general election and became the second-largest party by popular vote in the 2013 general election. In the 2018 general election, running on a populist platform, PTI became the largest party in the National Assembly, and formed a coalition government with independents with Khan as prime minister.As prime minister, Khan addressed a balance of payments crisis with bailouts from the IMF. He presided over a shrinking current account deficit, and limited defence spending to curtail the fiscal deficit, leading to some general economic growth. He enacted policies that increased tax collection and investment. His government committed to a renewable energy transition, launched Ehsaas Programme and the Plant for Pakistan initiative, and expanded the protected areas of Pakistan. He presided over the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused economic turmoil and rising inflation in the country, threatening his political position.In early 2022, in what became known as Lettergate, Khan alleged that the United States encouraged his removal from office. In April, during the ensuing constitutional crisis, Khan became the first Pakistani prime minister to be removed from office through a no-confidence motion. In August, he was charged under anti-terror laws after accusing the police and judiciary of detaining and torturing an aide. In October, Khan was disqualified by the Election Commission of Pakistan from taking office for the current term of the National Assembly of Pakistan, regarding the Toshakhana reference case. In November, he survived an assassination attempt during a political rally in Wazirabad, Punjab.On 9 May 2023, Khan was arrested on corruption charges at the Islamabad High Court by paramilitary troops who smashed their way into the courthouse. Protests broke out throughout Pakistan, resulting in the arrests of thousands of Khan's supporters along with military installations being ransacked. After his release, he blamed the Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir for his arrest. He was sentenced to a three-year jail term on 5 August 2023 after being found guilty of misusing his premiership to buy and sell gifts in state possession that were received during diplomatic visits abroad. On 29 August 2023, a Pakistani appeals court suspended Khan's three-year prison term and granted him bail, but he remained incarcerated in connection with the Lettergate diplomatic cypher, for which he was accused of leaking state secrets and violating the Official Secrets Act. On 30 January 2024, a special court sentenced Khan to 10 years in prison after finding him guilty of those charges.
Neil Robert Garratt is a British politician who has been the Conservative member of the London Assembly for Croydon and Sutton since 2021.He is a member of Sutton London Borough Council, serving the Belmont ward. He was re-elected for Belmont in the 2022 local elections.Garratt was elected as Leader of the London Assembly Conservative Group in May 2023, succeeding Susan Hall.
Former England cricket captain Kevin Pietersen shared a video of a stabbing incident on a London train, expressing concern over the crime rate in the city. He labeled London as a disgrace due to incidents like this, criticizing Mayor Sadiq Khan for the situation. Pietersen highlighted the need to be cautious in London, mentioning restrictions on wearing valuable items and the prevalence of theft. Additionally, Pietersen praised Virat Kohli for transforming Indian cricket by emphasizing fitness among players, calling him responsible for the positive changes in the team.
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