Figures released before Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire contests hint at opposition parties making space for each other

Labour and the Liberal Democrats appear to have made space for each other in byelections held in Conservative seats, spending figures acquired by the Guardian show.

The figures also show Labour lost the Uxbridge and South Ruislip byelection despite outspending the Conservatives by more than £21,000 in the campaign.

Continue reading…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

Theatre critics should consider their ethnicity and privilege, says Equity

Updated union guidelines say writers should guard against unconscious bias and consider…

The Guardian view on Italy’s election: a victory for illiberalism | Editorial

After Giorgia Meloni’s triumph, Italy has become a new beacon for Europe’s…

Russia-Ukraine war latest news: Nato gives ‘green light to bombing’ with lack of no-fly zone, says Zelenskiy

Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells emergency security council meeting Russia actions were ‘reckless’; Jens…

Zak Hardaker try seals League Leaders’ Shield as Wigan ease past Huddersfield

Wigan 19-6 Huddersfield Hardaker among try-scorers as six-team play-offs lie in wait…