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Voters in Gorton and Denton will elect a new MP on February 26 amid declining Labour support and rising support for Reform UK and Greens. The contest is seen as a test of Keir Starmer’s leadership and could impact the party’s future, with polls showing Labour’s support weakening in the constituency.
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The UK government plans to give local authorities in England the power to impose a tourist levy on overnight visitors, aiming to fund local infrastructure. The move follows similar measures in Scotland and Wales, with mixed reactions from industry and political leaders. The consultation runs until February 2026.
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Major rail projects are progressing in the UK, including electrification of the Fife route and the launch of Greater Manchester's integrated Bee Network. These developments aim to improve capacity, reliability, and sustainability, despite past delays and challenges.
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A series of recent murders in the UK and US have led to arrests and ongoing investigations. In London, Kaleem Shaik was found dead on New Year’s Day, with Daniel Levy charged. In Manchester, Anthony Murray faces murder charges after a stabbing on New Year’s Eve. A separate Glasgow rape case remains under investigation.
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Kieran Cameron, 43, escaped from HMP Thorn Cross in Warrington. He was located in Greater Manchester and is considered dangerous. Police warn the public not to approach him and to call 999 if seen. The escape is under investigation.
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Kieran Cameron, a 43-year-old serving a 23-year sentence for attempted murder, escaped from HMP Thorn Cross in Warrington on Tuesday evening. He was later found and arrested in the Hulme area of Greater Manchester. Police issued a public appeal for information and warned not to approach him.
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A by-election in Gorton and Denton on 26 February could signal shifts in Labour support amid internal party tensions and rising populist challenges. The race is complicated by the absence of popular candidate Andy Burnham and the presence of multiple parties including Reform UK and the Greens.
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Labour's NEC has prevented Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, citing resource concerns and party rules. Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, was barred from running after party officials decided his candidacy would divert focus from upcoming local and national elections. Burnham remains focused on his mayoral role, while party tensions grow.
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The upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February is intensifying internal Labour party conflicts. Labour blocked Mayor Andy Burnham from standing, citing resource concerns, amid fears of losing the seat to Reform UK and the Greens. The decision has triggered criticism and increased speculation about leadership challenges within Labour.
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Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, was blocked from standing in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election after Labour's NEC voted against his candidacy. Burnham criticized Westminster briefing culture and reaffirmed his support for Labour, amid internal party disputes and political tensions over the seat.
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have issued apologies after controversial comments on immigration, which drew criticism from politicians, campaign groups, and local residents. Both emphasized the importance of managed migration for economic growth, but their remarks sparked accusations of divisiveness and misinformation.