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BIZARRE: 5 | Mind Blowing Facts

‘We don’t deserve this’: Rochdale voters left cold by byelection chaos

Disappointment in the candidates is palpable in the town, where people feel let down and neglected by the main parties

The Guardian - UK

‘A total, total disaster’: Galloway and Danczuk line up for Rochdale push

Two former Labour MPs are back to haunt the party in what has been called ‘the most radioactive byelection in living memory’

The Guardian - UK

An all-male byelection ballot in Rochdale? That’s hardly taking the Suffragette line

We can tell just how far women have come by examining the 11 candidates

The Guardian - UK

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Starmer allies gripped by fear of Labour complacency amid byelection triumphs

Despite victory in two Conservative safe seats, a Labour government is not a foregone conclusion, say party hawks

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: How the Rochdale furore exposed claims of factionalism in Labour’s handling of antisemitism

In today’s newsletter: The party has disowned candidate Azhar Ali following his remarks about Israel and Gaza, with accusations of hypocrisy over antisemitism levelled at Starmer’s door

The Guardian - UK

‘George Galloway gave me a kiss’: Rochdale in flux after Labour decision

Party’s byelection canvassers told to stay home while voters weigh options in wake of Azhar Ali antisemitism scandal

The Guardian - UK

Conspiracists, chancers and a sexter – Rochdale deserves better, and frankly we all do

You’ve got to feel for a constituency where Azhar Ali, George Galloway and Simon Danczuk are vying to be the least-worst candidate, says the Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

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Who are the Rochdale byelection candidates – and what do they stand for?

With Labour withdrawing support for its candidate, the vote has been blown wide open

The Guardian - UK

Bitter battle for Labour as independents target London MPs over Gaza

Pro-Palestinian candidates are working together in capital to unseat politicians who did not support a ceasefire

Evening Standard

Labour’s self-sabotage leaves Rochdale byelection up for grabs

Party’s belated renunciation of Azhar Ali for antisemitic comments leaves George Galloway and Simon Danczuk vying for pole position

The Guardian - UK

Labour withdraws support for Rochdale candidate after Israel-Gaza remarks

Party no longer campaigning for Azhar Ali, who suggested Israel had allowed 7 October attack to happen

The Guardian - UK

Starmer urged to discipline Rochdale candidate over Israel-Gaza remarks

Calls for Labour leader to remove whip from Azhar Ali if he becomes MP, after his suggestion Israel ‘allowed’ 7 October attack

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak tells voters he is ‘absolutely’ committed to Rwanda during Q&A on GB News – as it happened

Prime minister faces one-hour grilling from voters following day of campaigning in Yorkshire

The Guardian - UK

Sir Keir Starmer slammed for 'tin-eared' response to anti-Israel rant by Labour Rochdale by-election candidate

A shadow minister confirmed that Labour’s campaign backing Cllr Ali in Rochdale would continue

Evening Standard

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Labour Rochdale by-election candidate apologises for ‘deeply offensive’ Israel claims

Azhar Ali’s comments were described as ‘totally reprehensible’ by Jewish groups

The Guardian - UK

‘The ultimate protest against Labour’: George Galloway’s bid to win Rochdale

Labour’s 9,668 majority in Greater Manchester seat challenged by Galloway’s Gaza-focused campaign

The Guardian - UK

Ex-MP Simon Danczuk suspended for sexting to fight byelection for Reform

Former Labour member likely to be up against George Galloway in contest for Rochdale seat

Evening Standard

London mayoral election: Starter's orders as Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall set out pitch for votes

Well-informed activists believe low turnout and changes in the voting system could leave 'only 10,000 votes' between Labour mayor and his Tory rival

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Sadiq Khan urges progressives to back him amid concern about new voting system

The London mayor fears most voters are unaware of the change to a first past the post system that may boost the Tory candidate

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Politicians on reality TV – five of the most notorious moments

THE appearance of Nigel Farage on ITV’s I’m a Celebrity has sparked a storm of controversy and calls for a boycott of the show.

The Guardian - UK

Digested week: A win for the posh boys and some shameful I’m a Celebrity dosh

As David Cameron returned, Nigel Farage headed for the jungle and Spurs crumbled, there was no invite for the launch of The Plot

The Guardian - UK

Heather Rogers obituary

One of the leading media law barristers of her generation, she was a champion of free speech

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer's Gaza problem: Grassroots anger simmers at Labour leader's stance on Israel-Hamas war

More activists are set to quit the Labour party as they brand Starmer's speech ‘too little, too late'

Evening Standard

Biggest by-election swings of all time: Labour shocks Tories in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire

Labour achieved a great swing of 23.9 points in Tamworth, Staffordshire, which is high enough to be ranked as the second highest swing by Labour at a by-election since 1945.

The Independent UK

From Matt Hancock to Ed Balls – the most excruciating reality TV appearances by politicians

Politicians from across the political spectrum have taken part in reality TV competitions

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