Summary: Labour leader Keir Starmer meets London mayor to discuss Uxbridge by-election defeat. Starmer attributes the loss to the impact of Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) policies. Importance of reflecting on the voters' concerns and implications for future elections. The meeting aims to foster cooperation and understanding within the Labour party. Labour leader Keir Starmer met with the London mayor to discuss the recent by-election defeat in Uxbridge. Starmer expressed h...

Summary: London Mayor Sadiq Khan faces pressure from opposition leader Keir Starmer over his plan to expand the ultra low emission zone (Ulez) across the entirety of London. Khan's proposal is seen as a revenue-generating tactic to offset the financial losses incurred by Transport for London (TFL) during pandemic lockdowns. The Uxbridge by-election resulted in an unexpected victory for the Tories, providing a boost to Chancellor Rishi Sunak. Critics argue that the Ulez expansion may disproportionately affect suburban families who rely on cars for daily activities. The Ulez charge is met with resistance from various segments of ...

Summary: The High Court rules in favor of London Mayor Sadiq Khan , declaring the ULEZ expansion process as lawful. The ULEZ expansion to Outer London is set to proceed as planned on August 29th. Labour faces challenges in balancing green policies to win voter support . Sadiq Khan 's core ULEZ expansion policy remains unchanged despite discussions on making it more palatable. A High Court judge has just issued its view on the challenge that five Conservative-led coun...

Summary: London Mayor Sadiq Khan 's plan to extend the city's ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) has been ruled lawful. The expansion of ULEZ means more polluting vehicles will face a daily charge, aiming to reduce pollution and improve air quality . Protesters expressed unhappiness with the decision, and Tory-led councils ' challenge to stop the ULEZ expansion was rejected. The policy has been controversial, and its impact on the cost of living and businesses has caused a split within the Labour Party . The issue of green policies has become a dividing line between political parties as the general election approaches. ...

Northern mayors call for TransPennine to be removed as 20,000 trains cancelled | 5 News Whether coming or going by rail in Newcastle today, Plenty had something to say about. Rail services in the north of England. But it's no laughing matter when you're facing delays and cancellations or multiple changes. I come from Hull and it's bad enough to get a train from Hull to here. But having stopped at Leeds as well, I thought there would have been a direct train. The cross-country isn't very prompt. There's a turn-up on time, you've cancelled, you're not going to. I'm so tired of train turmoil, the mayor of West Yorkshire in Newcastle for a transport for the North Conference. She and other Northern mayors demanding more investment for rail in the region. How was your journey here? Well, certainly from Slout where I live in Huddersfield, the train was cance...

By-Elections: Rishi Sunak's Conservatives Lose Two Seats Summary: The Liberal Democrats secured a historic victory in Summerton and Froome, a traditionally Conservative constituency. Labour gained ground in Yorkshire and Uxbridge and South Ruislip, overturning a safe Tory seat in the latter. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives suffered significant setbacks, raising concerns about their chances in the upcoming general election. The resignation of three Conservative...

Summary: Michael Gove warns against turning net zero into a religious crusade, advocates for a balanced approach to environmental measures. Recent by-election results indicate parties are reevaluating their stance on green issues and their impact on voter perception. Debate surrounds whether public backlash is due to environmental policies or localized campaign strategies. The Sunday Telegraph leads with a warning from the levelling up and housing secretary Michael Gove that th...

By-elections: Tories Face Big Defeats, Uxbridge Remains Conservative Stronghold Summary: Tories retain Uxbridge seat, but results highlight Sadiq Khan's unpopular tax policies. Tories face defeat in Selby due to lower voter turnout compared to the general election. Rishi Sunak struggles to advance Conservative agenda amid opposition from civil servants and the House of Lords. Labour's early lead in polls raises concerns about peaking too soon without clear policy direction. Liberal Democrats' traditional strength in regions like Somerset poses a potential threat in the upcoming election. Ed Davie's past controversies may hinder t...