Ultimately, it is George Galloways campaign which could decide the outcome of this election. Kim Leadbeater: ''If I can be half the MP that Jo was, I know that I'll do her proud''. Your new guide to the best writing on ideas, politics, books and culture each weekend - from the New Statesman. Kim Leadbeater, the Labour candidate, in Huddersfield on Friday after winning the Batley and Spen election. 2023 BBC. [64][65] Analysis in the i newspaper suggested that George Galloway's socially conservative stance may have attracted some Tory-leaning voters, and that the Green Party's decision not to field a candidate may have proved beneficial to the Labour Party. According to the bookies Ladbrokes the Tories were overwhelming favourites to gain the seat, giving them odds of 1/5, with Labours Leadbeater chalked up at 7/2 for a much-needed Labour victory. Johnson suggested that the post-Brexit dispute over chilled meats heading to Northern Ireland from Great Britain would improve following a meeting with the German chancellor. The Jewish Labour Movement called the result a "triumph for hope and decency" over Galloway's "toxic politics". [44], Labour candidate Kim Leadbeater focused on local issues such as crime, green spaces and the poor condition of the roads. As George Galloway targets Muslim voters and the anti-woke brigade come to town, the Conservatives are hoping for a historic postwar win in the West Yorkshire marginal constituency. It requires the building of a coalition on increasingly shifting sands and that means, at a bare minimum, an enthusiastic base and a compelling vision for broader society. On the subject of the thread, I expect Labour to win but with a very slim majority. "[69] His Shadow Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, claimed that Starmer's leadership was the key factor to Leadbeater's victory, telling Sky News, "Keir will take us into the next election and I believe that result, in the early hours of Friday morning, is the start of more victories for Labour. Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? Video, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo dies, Father tells how gunman opened fire on Texas home, Trump says 'great to be home' on visit to Scotland, NFL player's daughter, aged two, drowns in pool, Banana artwork in Seoul museum eaten by visitor, Trevelyan relative 'would consider' famine payment. "[71] He went on to say, "Keir Starmer won his position as leader on a promise to be electable. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Batley and Spen By-Election: Labour set to lose another brick in their crumbling Red Wall Paul Krishnamurty 04 June 2021 The Tories haven't won Batley and Spen since 1992 Join View market Twitter Facebook Reddit WhatsApp Telegram View the Betslip Another pivotal by-election is looming in Labour's Red Wall. There are risks to both approaches: really the one date we can say with confidence Labour should avoid is the 24thJune (the first Thursday after restrictions ease). The Batley and Spen By-Election Showed Britain's Political Class Holds Muslims In Contempt Our new issue on nationalism is out now. 'They drive us on' - Darren Moore sends message to Sheffield Wednesday supporters, If the Owls are to join Plymouth and Ipswich in winning promotion to the Championship they will have to do it the hard way and negotiate the play-offs, Newcastle Knights forward open to Super League move as recruitment market picks up. [18], When the result of the West Yorkshire mayoral election was announced on 9 May 2021, Bob Buxton, Yorkshire Party leader and mayoral candidate, announced that his party would contest the by-election. Ms Brabin held Batley and Spen for Labour with a reduced majority in the general election of 2019 - down to 3,525 from 8,961 in 2017. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Labour's Kim Leadbeater celebrated victory in the by-election, The Conservative candidate Ryan Stephenson had to settle for second place. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. Ms. Leadbeaters narrow path to victory was a complicated one. It is, now that Britain has left the European Union, a good opportunity to open a new chapter in our relationship, she told a joint press conference. Leadbeater could not have foreseen, however, that the contest would soon turn from parking and potholes to Palestine, or that uniformed police would be required for protection in her home town. Labour has selected Kim Leadbeater, sister of Jo Cox, who represented the seat before her murder by a right-wing extremist, as the party's candidate. "[73], Some Jewish groups welcomed Galloway's defeat in the polls. Labour's Kim Leadbeater has narrowly won the Batley and Spen by-election following a bitter campaign. Five years after Jo Cox MP was murdered in her constituency, her sister is standing for Labour in a crucial byelection there. [28] Paul Halloran, a locally well-known Brexit supporter who won over 6,000 votes for the Heavy Woollen District Independents at the previous election, also chose not to stand again, a decision which was expected to favour the Conservative candidate. The by-election was triggered in May when the areas former Labour lawmaker, Tracy Brabin, was elected to another job as West Yorkshire mayor, requiring her to step down from Parliament. Maybe ask the mods to change it to a thread about all Westminster by elections as there are a couple coming up and another possible fairly soon. Who won the Batley and Spen by-election? That means a by-election will be triggered in Batley and Spen - with everything to play for. Johnson says he is very confident that the EU will accept AZ jabs from Serum Institute in India under the vaccine passport scheme. [59], On 28 June, the Labour Party was criticised for distributing a leaflet featuring a photo of Boris Johnson with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi. 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The fact that hasn't happened means his supporters are in a pretty good mood this morning. [6] The seat's largest town, Batley, has a sizeable number of residents with South Asian backgrounds: Pakistani (9.2%) and Indian (15.9%) (mostly Gujarati), according to the 2001 census. The German chancellor said she raised the issue with Boris Johnson during their talks at Chequers. Sign up to receive information regarding NS events, subscription offers & product updates. Added to that, of course, is that important date in everyone in Englands calendar: 21 June, when normal life and an end to coronavirus restrictions will come into being. Triggered by the election of former MP Tracy Brabin as West Yorkshire Mayor, the by election has been one of the most tightly contested and closely watched in recent history. Polls open in Batley and Spen by-election Leeds & West Yorkshire 1 Jul 2021 By-election spotlights what's at stake for parties UK Politics 30 Jun 2021 By-election campaigners 'egged. Many had expected that the Conservatives would take the seat, which Labour has held since 1997, because of the spoiler campaign of George Galloway. While much of his message was aimed at Galloway, Starmer condemned the Conservatives for believing they could sit back, say nothing about harassment, and walk in. I think with this seat there are a number of points to note/consider: 1. The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. Im sure, as Angela says, with goodwill and with patience we can sort it out. 1 Home Entertainment Tech Resource. However, one of the few things perhaps the only thing that the Labour campaign in Hartlepool can say it did right is squeeze the other parties of the centre and left down to their core votes. In elections that were very good for the Greens and not too bad for the Liberal Democrats across the rest of the UK, Labour confined the Greens (who did not stand in Hartlepool last time) to just 1.2 per cent of the vote and squeezed the Liberal Democrats to below even that. An ethnically diverse seat, about 20% of the population is from an Asian background, with just under 19% being Muslim. JavaScript is disabled. [30] On 3 June, Conchie withdrew for health reasons, and was replaced by Tom Gordon, a councillor in Knottingley. an increasingly tense byelection campaign in Batley and Spen . Jayda Fransen, former deputy leader of the far-right group Britain First, announced her intention to stand. The Conservatives have selected Ryan Stephenson, a Leeds councillor, as their candidate. Yes all terrorist murders are a tragedy. ON 1 JULY, voters in Batley and Spen will go to the polls to elect a new MP, following the election of former MP Tracy Brabin as the mayor of West Yorkshire. "Britain first" were the words used by the murderer of Cox, although the organisation denied any connection to themselves. (By-elections must have a minimum number of weeks after moving the writ, which the defending party does.). Did this woman die because her genitals were cut? [54][53] On the same day the Bishop of Leeds, Nick Baines, issued a statement distancing the United Benefice of Batley from the candidacy of Jayda Fransen, after campaign literature was distributed showing Fransen holding a white cross outside of St Thomass church. They're saying it shows some of the questions being asked of him over the last few weeks have been a bit over-hyped, and that he can win. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. Since the Brexit referendum in 2016, Mr. Johnsons Conservative Party has succeeded in winning over many of Labours core voters in working-class communities in the north and middle of England. Batley and Spen by-election to be held on 1 July 27 May 2021 Batley and Spen by-election Labour Party Tracy Brabin quit as Labour MP for Batley and Spen after winning the West. Trying to weaponize her death as being a woke plot to gain sympathy for the referendum in 2016 is hitting the bottom of the barrel of whataboutery. Labour currently holds this seat with a majority of just 3,525. Read about our approach to external linking. [12], Brabin expressed concern the constituency could switch to the Tories in the by-election, given Labour's heavy defeat in the 2021 Hartlepool by-election, where Labour unsuccessfully defended a similar majority. While Labour starts in a better position structurally in Batley and Spen than Hartlepool, the political mistakes that were besidethe point in the last by-election may be more important in this one. Batley and Spen by-election results: Who won? The Conservatives fought a relatively low-key campaign, with Mr Stephenson saying he was focused on talking to voters about "the issues that matter here". Johnson was asked about the byelection result and how the campaign was run. The local elections showed a close fight between the Conservatives and Labour, superficially putting the contest on a knife-edge. Ms. Leadbeater acknowledged that it had been a grueling few weeks but added, I am absolutely delighted that the people of Batley and Spen have rejected division and they voted for hope.. Kim Leadbeater, most agree, is brave to stand in the seat of Batley and Spen - but that alone may not guarantee her victory. ", "West Yorkshire Mayoral election results", "Labour's Tracy Brabin elected first mayor of West Yorkshire", "By-elections since the 2019 General Election", "Coming soon: the next red wall by-election", "2001 Census Profile: Former (Pre 1974) Batley Municipal Borough", "Which Kirklees constituency voted against Brexit? Her election as MP for Batley and Spen on Friday morning followed one of the most divisive byelection campaigns for decades. Here are some of the key developments from the day: Labour is coming home after the party narrowly held on to Batley and Spen in a sometimes brutal byelection, Keir Starmer has said, arguing that voters were starting to see through the governments politics of misinformation. Is climate change killing Australian wine? AVForums.com is owned and operated by M2N Limited, Many expect a stronger stance from the Labour leadership on these issues and rightly so. Sir Keir, who welcomed it as a "fantastic result", will head to the seat on Friday to congratulate his party's victorious candidate. Leadbeater picked up 13,296 votes, a majority of 323 votes. The New Statesmans global affairs newsletter, every Monday and Friday. The victory will be a big relief for Mr. Starmer, who faced criticism in May when his party lost a by-election in Hartlepool, another former stronghold in the north of England. But we know that Batley and Spen is a different place to Hartlepool, with different local concerns. (modern). When the count was completed early Friday, Ms. Leadbeater won 13,296 votes, Mr. Stephenson was in second place with 12,973 and Mr. Galloway third with 8,264. Batley and Spen byelection results in full 1 Jul 2021 Starmer welcomes 'fantastic' victory for Labour's 'positive campaign of hope' Speaking to activists and the media in the constituency,. Polling suggested the Conservatives could snatch the seat from Labour which could increase the pressure on Starmer after his party lost in Hartlepool and lost its deposit in Chesham and Amersham. Powered by Xenforo, Hosted by Nimbus Hosting, Original design Critical Media Ltd. Surely, this will boost the governments standing yet further, but it also means Labour faces a choice: the partycould, if itwished, hold the by-election on the last Thursdaybeforethe easing of restrictions, the earliest date itcould legally hold the contest. Danny Lawson/Press Association, via Associated Press, his party lost a by-election in Hartlepool. The election this week of the sister of Jo Cox, a lawmaker who was killed in 2016, was seen as a victory for Labours leader in a region where Prime Minister Boris Johnsons Conservatives had made big inroads. A newsletter showcasing the finest writing from the ideas section, covering political ideas, philosophy, criticism and intellectual history - sent every Wednesday. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Results announced early Friday gave the Labour candidate, Kim Leadbeater, a win of just 323 votes over her Conservative Party rival, Ryan Stephenson, after an acrimonious contest in Batley and Spen, one of Labours traditional heartland seats in northern England. [62], The Conservative Party's surprise loss was blamed on their poor campaigning and a scandal that forced the resignation of Health Secretary Matt Hancock the weekend prior to the by-election. We in Germany, as you know, have less people attend games in the Munich stadium but the British Government will obviously take its own decision. Asked if the result was affected by the resignation of Matt Hancock for breaching Covid rules during an affair with an aide, Starmer said: I think people are getting fed up with the politics of misinformation, half-truths, untruths and division.. But she added that for her party to "run this close" was still "exceptional", given it has been in government since 2010. [24] Leadbeater had only recently rejoined the Labour Party,[25] with the Batley and Spen CLP waiving the requirement of a year's membership prior to her selection. Who is new Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater? Read more from my colleagues Maya Wolfe-Robinson, Peter Walker and Heather Stewart: Ive got a bloody long list here, lads, said Kim Leadbeater as she bounded away from a voter in the early days of the Batley and Spen byelection campaign. Starmer says byelection win shows 'Labour at its best' and is 'just the start', Tory party co-chair suggests Matt Hancock's conduct helped Labour hold Batley and Spen, Galloway says he will take court action to challenge byelection result, Batley and Spen byelection results in full, Starmer welcomes fantastic victory for Labours positive campaign of hope, Starmer hails Labour revival after Kim Leadbeater wins Batley and Spen, Kim Leadbeater: political novice who will not toe the line in Westminster, Britons with Indian-made AstraZeneca vaccine face extra EU travel hurdle, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Stephen Bush is the former political editor of theNew Statesman. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Labour's Tracy Brabin, the previous MP for the area, had a majority of 3,500 votes. ", "How tragedy propelled a former actor into politics", "Jo Cox's Batley And Spen Seat Will Not Be Contested By Conservative Party, David Cameron And Jeremy Corbyn Set To Pay Joint Tribute", "Batley & Spen parliamentary constituency Election 2019", "Three Hundreds of Chiltern: Tracy Brabin", "Batley and Spen: Labour's by-election headache", "Who will win the Batley and Spen by-election? Read about our approach to external linking. "We squeaked it over the line and there are some serious concerns," he told the BBC News Channel. [37], Nominations closed on 7 June with 16 candidates. [45] She said "I am the only person out of the 16 candidates that lives in Batley and Spen" and "I have a proven track record of getting things done at a local level and an established reputation for working for all parts of the community." 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[57] During an interview following the incident, Leadbeater accused Galloway of laughing at the situation from across the street. The Liberal Democrats got 17.2% of the vote there in 2010, and in the 2015 general election 18% of Batley and Spen voters . Labour has held the seat of Batley and Spen since 1997, so a victory might well sound like it was expected. Words can be no more than a series of farts; or on the other hand they can be adamantine, obdurate, inviolable, stone upon stone.. Officially, it's been a short and swift. With Brabin winning the vote to become mayor it meant she had to stand down as an MP in Westminster. The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. Campaigning in the constituency will be made more difficult due to coronavirus as it is within the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire. Hopefully, as we said at our bilateral, when it comes to chilled meats the wurst is behind us, as I think Angela said, or maybe I said that. All rights reserved. Click here for the full list of candidates. Batley and Spen: Labour narrowly hold seat in by-election 2 July 2021 Batley and Spen by-election Kim Leadbeater: ''If I can be half the MP that Jo was, I know that I'll do her proud''. Ms Brabin won the seat in 2019 with a 3,525 . [11], On 6 May 2021, Brabin won the inaugural election for the Mayor of West Yorkshire. Turnout was 47.6%, with some 37,786 verified ballots cast out of a total electorate of 79,373, Kirklees Council said. Read about our approach to external linking. [1][2] Under the devolution agreement, the position holds the powers and responsibilities of a police and crime commissioner, meaning the occupant of the office cannot simultaneously sit as an MP. its quite liberating. In . The back-rower is off-contract at the end of the season. Like 'PC gone mad' before and 'virtue signalling' its buzz phrases that are thrown in to debates often without any actual relevance to the discussion. Send your story ideas to yorkslincs.news@bbc.co.uk. For other inquiries, Contact Us. With a majority of just 3,500 the vote is seen as a key test for Keir Starmer's leadership - as well as a sign of whether the Conservative Party can consolidate its previous gains in so-called Red Wall seats. Here's the full list of the candidates running in the by-election. His defenders have appealed for patience and have contended that the pandemic has made it hard for the opposition to impress voters whose attention is focused on government efforts to bring Covid-19 restrictions to an end. The Christian Peoples Alliance (CPA) confirmed the nomination of Paul Bickerdike on 3 June. Your new guide to the best writing on ideas, politics, books and culture each weekend from the New Statesman. The by-election result is expected to come at around 05:00 BST on Friday. Mr. Starmer was accused of mismanaging the situation and putting the seat at risk by allowing her to run for the mayoral position. That could pose a challenge for Labour, considering June 21 is the date when all coronavirus- related restrictions are supposed to lift, meaning the optimism that we have seen benefit the . [46][47] Her large leaflet used in parts of the constituency did not use the word "Labour" except in the legal imprint, highlighting her name instead. Anyone can read what you share. And they were wrong about that.. Voters in the constituency went to the polls on July 1, 2021, to elect a new MP. [20] On 27 May, he announced that he would be the Workers Party candidate. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. [32] He was withdrawn as a candidate following the discovery of offensive tweets sent when he was 19 years old. We in Germany as you know, decided to have less people attend games in the Munich stadium but the British government obviously will take his own decision, but Im very much concerned whether its not a bit too much. Following talks with Johnson at Chequers, she said Germany wanted to underpin it with a new cooperation treaty. 2023 BBC. First and foremost, the people of Batley and Spen need a new MP to represent them down at Westminster. The Batley and Spen by-election will be held on 1 July, it has been confirmed. It's a by-election like no other - one of the candidates is the sister of the murdered Labour MP Jo Cox . What are your thoughts on the Batley and Spen by election? While these parties had managed to survive until this set of elections, they have all struggled, and there is no sign that Batley and Spen will be all that different.

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