Kemi Badenoch has dismissed Nigel Farage’s suggestion that the Conservatives are “wiped out” following local election results, insisting the party remains the official opposition and is beginning the process of renewal. She acknowledged voter anger and growing competition from Reform UK and the Lib Dems but said the Conservatives would rebuild by sticking to their core values. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Reform UK wins by-election by just six votes to gain fifth MP
Nigel Farage's right-wing populist party campaigned on an anti-immigration platform in Runcorn and Helsby, a constituency in northwest England.
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Nigel Farage has hailed Reform UK’s by-election win in Runcorn and Helsby as proof the party is no longer a “fringe” offshoot of the Conservatives. He said the narrative has been "disproved in a very, very big way", claiming Tory votes now lead to Labour wins. “It’s been a huge day for us.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nigel Farage has declared Reform UK the “main opposition party” after winning the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by six votes. Farage said Reform had “dug very deep into the Labour vote” as the party overturned a 14,700 Labour majority. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Ed Davey has been swung around by a digger at a theme park to highlight County Durham's growing tourism industry. The Liberal Democrat leader joined colleagues on rides such as 'Spindizzy' and 'Ground Shuttle', and could be seen laughing and waving his hands in the air, Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Voters in Grimsby say immigration was a key reason for backing Reform UK in Thursday’s local elections. As counting continues across Lincolnshire, the party is making significant gains, while the Conservatives have been wiped out in the City of Lincoln. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer conceded that Labour’s loss by just six votes to Reform UK in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election was a setback and said that the government needed to act “further and faster” in delivering change. The narrow victory for new MP Sarah Pochin saw Reform taking a constituency which Labour won with a majority of almost 14,700 less than 12 months ago. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prince Harry has lost his Court of Appeal challenge over security arrangements during visits to the UK. Judges rejected his claim that he was unfairly treated, ruling that the decision to offer tailored protection was reasonable. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Actress and comedian Ruth Buzzi, best known for starring in the NBC variety sketch comedy show "Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In," has died. Ruth's official Facebook.. TMZ.com
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