[Opinion] ‘It’s going to be very close’: Runcorn by-election pits Labour against Reform UK

‘It’s going to be very close’: Runcorn by-election pits Labour against Reform UK

Contest for north-west English seat comes as populist party seeks to capitalise on wave of anti-government hostility

Labour and Reform in battle for Runcorn by-election seat - but disillusionment could be eventual winner

Labour's first big electoral test takes place next week as voters head to the polls for the Runcorn and Helsby by-election. It comes after the resignation of former MP Mike Amesbury, convicted earlier this year of assaulting a constituent.

Political parties enter final campaign push ahead of local elections - Jersey Evening Post

Campaigning for local elections across England has entered its final push in the first official test of public opinion since Labour came to power. Voters will go to the polls in 23 areas across England on Thursday May 1 to choose new councillors. The Runcorn and Helsby by-election is being held on the same day, as well as six mayoral contests across devolved regions of the country. The parliamentary constituency south of Liverpool is facing a by…