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Labour not planning alliances with SNP, campaign co-ordinator says

Labour not planning alliances with SNP, campaign co-ordinator says

Labour’s national campaign co-ordinator Pat McFadden has said changing the SNP leader ‘doesn’t make much difference’.

Tory rebel Braverman urges Sunak to change course after election blows

Tory rebel Braverman urges Sunak to change course after election blows

The senior Tory urged the Prime Minister to move to the right in response to the poll defeats.

About 32,500 properties remain without water three days after main burst

About 32,500 properties remain without water three days after main burst

Southern Water said in an update on Sunday it was ‘very sorry’ that people in St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, and in Westfield were still without water.

Activist’s challenge to lead SNP would delay rebuild, says Swinney

Activist’s challenge to lead SNP would delay rebuild, says Swinney

Graeme McCormick, a veteran SNP activist, used an independence march to attract nominations for the SNP leadership contest.

Police searching for man who absconded from Suffolk prison

Police searching for man who absconded from Suffolk prison

Wall is currently serving a seven-year sentence for aggravated burglary with intent.

What the papers say – May 5

What the papers say – May 5

Here are the biggest stories making headlines this Sunday.

Rishi Sunak defiant in ‘taking fight to Labour’ despite shock election losses

Rishi Sunak defiant in ‘taking fight to Labour’ despite shock election losses

The Prime Minister insisted his plan was the right way forward, after the Tories lost the West Midlands mayoral contest to Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour.

Starmer says he is determined to win back voters who snubbed Labour over Gaza

Starmer says he is determined to win back voters who snubbed Labour over Gaza

In the tightly-fought contest for the West Midlands mayoralty, Labour won by just 1,508 votes over the Tory incumbent Andy Street.

Labour dominates this year’s mayoral elections

Labour dominates this year’s mayoral elections

Labour had a string of wins by incumbents as well as a clean sweep of victories in the areas that were voting for a mayor for the first time.

Richard Parker: Who is the new mayor for the West Midlands?

Richard Parker: Who is the new mayor for the West Midlands?

The Labour candidate successfully unseated Andy Street on Saturday, winning by 1,508 votes and ending the Tory’s seven-year stint in the region.

Starmer hails ‘phenomenal’ West Midlands result in shock victory over Tories

Starmer hails ‘phenomenal’ West Midlands result in shock victory over Tories

Tory candidate Andy Street had hoped to cling on in the West Midlands, but Labour challenger Richard Parker beat him with a majority of 1,508 votes.

Andy Street loses West Midlands mayor vote in election blow for Conservatives

Andy Street loses West Midlands mayor vote in election blow for Conservatives

The Conservative loss was part of a double blow for the Prime Minister after Labour’s Sadiq Khan secured a historic third term as Mayor of London.

Election results: What are the key trends and statistics?

Election results: What are the key trends and statistics?

The outcome in this year’s mayoral and local contests offer clues to what could happen at the general election.

Ed Sheeran invites Ipswich players on night out after Premier League promotion

Ed Sheeran invites Ipswich players on night out after Premier League promotion

The Suffolk-born singer-songwriter, who sponsors the club’s football shirts, said he was ‘very emotional’ in an Instagram post.

SNP to retain just 15 of 43 seats with Labour set to overtake in Scotland: poll

SNP to retain just 15 of 43 seats with Labour set to overtake in Scotland: poll

It also says John Swinney is the popular choice as next first minister for Scotland.

Conservatives ran ‘fear mongering’ London mayor campaign, Sadiq Khan says

Conservatives ran ‘fear mongering’ London mayor campaign, Sadiq Khan says

Mr Khan addressed the threats, social media abuse, and protests outside his family home and apologised to his wife and children.

Police seize 22 dogs from suspected illegal XL bully farm

Police seize 22 dogs from suspected illegal XL bully farm

Twenty-two animals were seized from an allotment on Thursday, including mothers and puppies.

Irish-Palestinian man reunited with family after escaping from Gaza

Irish-Palestinian man reunited with family after escaping from Gaza

Zak Hania was blocked from leaving the besieged enclave in November when his wife and four sons crossed the border into Egypt.

Burnham to make ‘big things happen’ as he is re-elected Greater Manchester mayor

Burnham to make ‘big things happen’ as he is re-elected Greater Manchester mayor

Andy Burnham said he would be turning his attention to housing and education.

East Sussex residents ‘frustrated’ and rationing water due to outage

East Sussex residents ‘frustrated’ and rationing water due to outage

Residents in St Leonards-on-Sea and some areas of Hastings have been left without water since Thursday.

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