HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - The Untold Story

Tory hopeful suggested out of work parents with hungry kids should 'f*** off'

THE Tories’ candidate in an upcoming by-election suggested parents struggling to feed their children because they are out of work should “f***…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 18, 2023

Tory candidate shared post using foul language towards struggling parents

Andrew Cooper defends sharing of Facebook post condemning people who cannot feed their children and pay for phone contract

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023

Tory candidate condemned over sweary ‘can you feed your kids?’ food bank post

Tamworth by-election hopeful suggested food bank users should ‘f*** off’ if they can afford TVs and phones

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

Mid Bedfordshire and Tamworth: Tories face tough byelection battles

Whether party can hold off Labour or Lib Dems will be crucial indicator of general election prospects

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023

Rachel Reeves says Labour is ‘back in the game’ for Tamworth byelection

According to shadow chancellor, ‘no-go areas’ don’t exist for party now, as close fights loom for two previously safe Tory seats

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023

Starmer warned Tories could sneak ‘shot in the arm’ by-election win in red wall battle

Labour majority could be blocked if it doesn’t win back Midlands seats like Tamworth, say polling experts

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023

Winning Tamworth by-election ‘tough ask’ says Starmer, as he visits constituency

The Labour leader said ‘it’s a sign of how far we’ve come since 2019 that we are pushing the Tories in these areas’.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

‘Cost of living, tax, potholes. It makes me angry’: Tamworth voters turn on Tories ahead of byelection

The dithering over HS2 has added to anger in the Midlands town and Sunak’s party will be hard pressed to hold on to Chris Pincher’s former seat

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2023

Deny severance payouts to rule-breaking ministers – Lib Dems

Some who received payments last year returned to government within months, the party said.

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023

When are the next by-elections? Another Tory resignation prompts 'Red Wall' crunch vote

Scott Benton is the latest Tory to resign, prompting yet another by-election challenge for Rishi Sunak

Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2023