Starmer says Labour doing something ‘very wrong’ after bruising defeat in Boris’s old seat A source close to London mayor Sadiq Khan said he was ‘listening’ to concerns about Ulez policy The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023
Starmer: We must ‘learn lesson’ of Tory Ulez attack in by-election The Labour leader said there was ‘something very wrong’ when a party policy was on ‘each and every Tory leaflet’ in Uxbridge and South Ruislip Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2023
Labour must ‘learn lesson’ of Tories using Ulez attack in by-election – Starmer The Labour leader said there was ‘something very wrong’ when a party policy was on ‘each and every Tory leaflet’ in Uxbridge and South Ruislip. The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023
Starmer says Labour doing something ‘very wrong’ after Ulez-linked Uxbridge loss Labour leader tells policy forum the party needs to learn from loss of west London seat The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2023
As Labour loses Uxbridge over Ulez, what now for the party’s green policies? Insiders allege the Tories fought a ‘dirty tricks’ campaign to secure the west London seat, and some fear Starmer will pull back on climate crisis measures to win the culture war The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2023
Labour to debate election pitch after delivering by-election blow to Tories The Conservatives clinging on to Boris Johnson’s former Uxbridge and South Ruislip seat has opened up a debate about green policies. The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
Sadiq Khan tells men to say ‘maaate’ to friends to challenge sexism and misogyny City Hall said the new anti-misogyny campaign forms part of a “refreshed strategy to tackle violence against women and girl that champions a public health approach” Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2023
‘Absolute scandal’ - Concern over lack of step-free platforms at Old Oak Common station Mayor Sadiq Khan agreed with Liberal Democrat Caroline Pidgeon that it would be “heartbreaking” if the station was not fully accessible Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2023
Tory election victory hopes hit by shattering byelection defeats Starmer hails results as ‘cry for change’ as Sunak’s party loses Selby and Ainsty and Somerton and Frome, but clings on in Uxbridge The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023
Starmer urges Khan to ‘reflect’ on Ulez rules after Uxbridge defeat Labour leader hails Selby byelection victory but says London mayor must consider expansion of ultra-low emission zone The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023
Rishi Sunak urged to stick with net zero pledges after Ulez role in Uxbridge win Green Tories say byelection issue irrelevant to general election as others call for end to ‘unpopular’ environmental policies The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023
Sadiq Khan and Romesh Ranganathan: Women still aren’t equal in politics and comedy The Mayor of London and the comedian have launched a campaign asking men to call out their friends for misogynistic behaviour. The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
Byelection fallout: what UK parties are thinking the day after vote The bruised Conservatives will take solace from stopping Labour in Uxbridge, while the Lib Dems will be pleased with another stunning swing The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023
Starmer calls for reflection on by-election impact of Ulez expansion Senior Labour figures cited the widening of the scheme as responsible for the party narrowly missing out on winning Uxbridge and South Ruislip. The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023 ULEZ: What is it and why was it created? London Mayor Sadiq Khan has annouced the expansion of ULEZ - but what does it really mean and how will it impact people?
The National (Scotland) · Jul 21, 2023 Laurence Fox dealt humiliating by-election defeat as he LOSES deposit RECLAIM Party leader Laurence Fox was dealt a humbling blow as he lost his deposit in the by-election to replace Boris Johnson.
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023 Ulez factor likely helped Tories win by-election, says political researcher The Conservatives held on to Boris Johnson’s old seat but lost two other by-elections to Labour and the Liberal Democrats.
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023 Starmer says voters issued ‘cry for change’ after Tories lose two by-elections Rishi Sunak insisted the next general election is not a ‘done deal’ after the Conservatives clung onto Boris Johnson’s old seat.
The Week · Jul 21, 2023 Quiz of The Week: 15 July - 21 July It’s been a topsy-turvy week for politics, with three big by-elections and a few controversial pledges. Although Labour stormed to victory in Selby and Ainsty, leader Keir Starmer found himself on the ropes when he promised to maintain a deeply unpopular two-child benefit cap policy.
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023 Next week’s London underground strikes cancelled, union announces The RMT had planned six days of strike action
Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2023 Stormzy name-checks Sadiq Khan in his new song “I do run the city like Sadiq,” he raps
The Week · Jul 21, 2023 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 Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023 Desperate Tories warn Sunak they are headed for disaster after ‘appalling’ by-elections: ‘The party’s over’ Conservatives are ‘going to lose a hell of a lot of seats’, admits one MP – despite Rishi Sunak’s claim that a Labour general election victory is ‘not a done deal’
Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2023 Story of the night: how dramatic Uxbridge by-election result unfolded New MP Steve Tuckwell defended the Tory seat vacated by Boris Johnson with a narrow win over Labour of just 495 votes
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023 Misery for Sunak, glee for Davey, mostly joy for Starmer – our panel on the byelection results Our panel assesses the positions of the parties after an extraordinary night of bellwether byelections