The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

Joy for Labour as icy polling day leads to overwhelming by-election success

The party widened its share of the vote

Manchester Evening News · Dec 16, 2022

Voters 'have given up on Tories' as Labour wins by-election with 10.5% swing

Victorious Andrew Western says people are fed up with the Government and are seeking a change

Wales Online · Dec 16, 2022

Voters have sent strong message to Government, Labour by-election winner says

New MP Andrew Western claimed the result showed that labour were ready to govern

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022

Labour easily holds on to Stretford and Urmston in byelection

Andrew Western wins with a majority of 9,906 with promise to fight for properly funded public services

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2022

Labour wins Stretford and Urmston by-election in ANOTHER defeat for Rishi Sunak

New MP Andrew Western, the Labour leader of Trafford Council, was the winner in a blow to Rishi Sunak, who is suffering from pressure over strikes, the rising cost-of-living and inflation

Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022

Just 25.8% of voters turn out for Stretford and Urmston by-election

Freezing temperatures contributed to voters staying at home in the Stretford and Urmston contest, where Labour is widely expected to hold the seat.

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022

'Politicised' Administrative Appeals Tribunal abolished, after attorney-general declares its reputation ruined

One of the most notoriously politicised bodies in the Commonwealth will be overhauled, as the attorney-general seeks to end political appointments to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

ABC News · Dec 16, 2022

'Disgraceful' administrative tribunal axed

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has announced the government will abolish the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, which has been heavily criticised.

AAP · Dec 16, 2022

Twitter suspends liberal journalist Aaron Rupar and CNN, NYT and Washington Post reporters

Billionaire’s social media platform also suspended Donie O’Sullivan, Drew Harwell, Keith Olberman and Ryan Mac

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022

Jacinda Ardern auctions off ‘arrogant prick’ comment to raise money for prostate cancer charity

New Zealand PM was caught on hot mic earlier this week with a candid comment about Act party leader David Seymour

The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2022