HISTORICAL FACTS: 5 - Caught on Camera

After the byelections, Starmer’s path to power is clear: revulsion at the Tories is essential – but not enough

After 13 years of Conservative misrule, the party has to offer something else besides reassurance says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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

How many votes did Laurence Fox get in the Uxbridge and South Ruislip by-election?

Despite having lost his deposit, Laurence Fox says he was happy with the outcome because he defeated the Liberal Democrats

Evening Standard · 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 Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023

OPINION - The Standard View: There’s no safe area in England for Tories

The only consolation for Rishi Sunak today is that things could have been even worse. Instead of losing two of three by-elections by historic margins to Labour and the Lib-Dems, he could easily have lost all three. And if it weren’t for the issue of Ulez in Uxbridge he probably…

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2023

OPINION - The politics of cars in Uxbridge may force Khan into a U-turn on his Ulez crusade

The next general election could be fought on the politics of cars, says Tony Travers.

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2023

Byelection losses are terrible for the Conservatives – but there are glimmers of hope

It says much of the Conservatives’ current plight that a win of just 495 votes is being hailed with relief inside the party.

The Conversation · Jul 21, 2023

Who is Steve Tuckwell? Conservative MP for Uxbridge

He recently became a Tory MP after securing his first seat in London

Evening Standard · 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 Week · Jul 21, 2023