Author: David Pike

David Pike is an experienced news journalist with over 20 years experience as a UK News editor for WTX News and other news publications.

The Tories Lost At The Local Elections, But Labour Didn’t Exactly Win Much has been made of the significant Tory losses during the England 2023 local elections, but it hasn’t exactly lined Labour up for a guaranteed general election majority win. The local elections were carefully set near the coronation and for the first time, voters needed to bring ID to cast their vote. For many, it was hoped these could keep voters away, and…

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PMQs today: PM faces Starmer after Tory election humiliation PM Rishi Sunak will face Sir Keir Starmer in this week’s Prime Minister’s Questions – the first PMQs since the 2023 local elections, which saw the Conservative Party record significant losses. Labour made substantial gains winning 643 councillors and taking control of 22 local authorities, while the Conservatives lost over 1000 seats and 48 councils. The Liberal Democrats and Greens also had successful elections. What time…

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MPs to consider inquiry over coronation protest policing MPs are set to discuss the need for an inquiry into the policing of protests during the King’s Coronation. The committee meeting will address concerns raised over the arrests of six individuals from anti-monarchy group Republic. Sir Mark Rowley, head of the Metropolitan Police, defended his officers, citing a “concerning” threat to the event. However, questions have been raised about the implementation of a new law by…

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