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Labour accuses Boris Johnson of deliberately trying to delay local elections for his advantage

Labour has accused Boris Johnson of deliberately trying to delay the local elections beyond May for his own advantage. Downing Street is considering plans to delay the elections until June, arguing it would be too dangerous to proceed. The elections had been set for May 6 and will take place alongside the mayoral elections – […]

Local Election

Tories increase vote share in by-election win in Scotland

The Tories in Scotland have won a by-election to hold on to a seat – and increased their vote share in the process. Clackmannanshire East will remain with the Tories after candidate Denis Coyne won 51% of the vote – up 10 percentage points from the previous election. Due to be held in March, the […]

Local Election

Tory MPs hatching plan to topple Boris Johnson if he does not resign in spring

Brexiteer Tory MPs are hatching a plan to topple Boris Johnson if he does not resign in the spring before local elections. Opponents of Johnson, including Iain Duncan Smith, John Redwood and Esther McVey, have created a Whatsapp group entitled “Lockdown Loons” and are plotting against the government, the Mirror reports. At least one is […]