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Batley and Spen 2021 by election. [49][50], More than 20 per cent of the electorate are of south Asian origin, and were a major focus of electioneering by Workers Party candidate George Galloway, who concentrated on the issues of the Palestinian territories, the Kashmir conflict, criticism of Labour leader Keir Starmer, the suspension of a teacher for showing a cartoon of Prophet Muhammad at Batley Grammar School and the reopening of a police station in Batley. Conservative candidate Ryan Stephenson came second with 12,973, with former Labour and Respect MP George Galloway third with 8,264. The campaign in West Yorkshire was marred by acrimony, personal abuse and allegations of dirty tricks. [42][43] On 28 June, Johnson visited the constituency again in a Birstall factory visit. It is a start. "[71], In the New Statesman, Paul Mason pointed out that Labour's pro-LGBT and pro-Israel positions might have resulted in a loss of Muslim votes from the Labour Party towards the Workers Party. Labour currently holds this seat with a majority of just 3,525. The German chancellor talked about width of the UK and Germanys cooperation and relationship, with a treaty and a yearly meeting of the two countrys cabinets. She first won the seat in a by-election after Ms Cox was murdered by a far-right extremist in Birstall, part of the constituency, in 2016. Mon 28 Jun 2021 15.45 EDT Last modified on Tue 7 Mar 2023 04.11 EST "T his is the worst election I have ever seen in my life . It's a by-election like no other - one of the candidates is the sister of the murdered Labour MP Jo Cox . But I am very much concerned whether it is not a bit too much. LABOUR managed to hold on to the Yorkshire seat of Batley and Spen with voters sending Kim Leadbeater to Parliament. Sixteen candidates in total ran in contest. And we did so by showing that when we are true to our values decency, honesty, committed to improving lives then Labour can win., Labour Holds On to U.K. Parliament Seat, Easing Pressure on Its Leader, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/02/world/europe/labor-by-election-victory-batley-and-spen.html. [26][51][52][53], On 23 June, four of the candidates participated in an online hustings organised by YorkshireLive: George Galloway, Kim Leadbeater, Corey Robinson (Yorkshire Party candidate), and Ryan Stephenson. The result will ease pressure on Labour leader Keir Starmer after recent election defeats for his party. Sir Kier said: "Kim ran a positive campaign of hope, in the face of division. The moment the Batley and Spen by-election results were announced. 2023 BBC. company number 03997482, registered in England and Wales. Merkel concerned about the number of fans at Euros games. Johnson says after listening to Merkel that progress is being made on quarantine-free travel but points to tough restrictions that UK has on people coming from Germany presently, which he says is quite right. 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. And, of course, that Labours success insqueezingthe other parties of the centre and left down has gone unremarked is part of itspoor political and media management following the local election results. Russia launches missile attacks on Ukraine, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo dies, Air strikes pound Sudan capital as truce extended. 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"The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. He denies his aim is to split the Labour vote but it could mean the Tories could take the seat for the first time in nearly 25 years. She emphasised that the by-election was not a referendum on Labour party leader Keir Starmer. Jayda Fransen, former deputy leader of the far-right group Britain First, announced her intention to stand. [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. The deadline for postal vote applications, and changes to existing postal and proxy votes, was 15 June. Tracy Brabin quit as Labour MP for Batley and Spen after winning the West Yorkshire mayoral contest, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. Or Labour could opt to go long, reasoning that holding the by-election in late summer would give it the advantage of being able to campaign properly, and that the feel-good factor around reopening might have eased by late August. Voters in the constituency went to the polls on July 1, 2021, to elect a new MP. This is a seat that HOPE not hate supporters know well from our work with former MP Jo Cox, who was tragically murdered by a far-right terrorist in 2016. The full list of candidates and full results are: A by-election had to be called after the standing MP, Labours Brabin was elected mayor of West Yorkshire in May 2021. All rights reserved. Why is there a by-election? [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. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Speaking to activists and the media in the constituency, Starmer condemned the abuse Kim Leadbeater had faced during the campaign. On this occasion, parking was the issue that Leadbeater had added to her little notebook of voters complaints. 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. 07.02.2021 United Kingdom Party Politics Religion The Batley and Spen By-Election Showed Britain's Political Class Holds Muslims In Contempt By Daniel Finn [27] In June 2021, Reform UK announced that they would not stand a candidate in the by-election in a bid to boost the Conservative Party's chances of taking the Labour-held seat. (By-elections must have a minimum number of weeks after moving the writ, which the defending party does.). The party leadership imposed a poor candidate who looks to have done worse relative to his opponent than either the Hartlepool Labour Party on the council, than Jessie Joe Jacobs against Ben Houchen in the Tees Valley mayoral election, or the Labour candidate in the police and crime commissioner race. 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. The crucial point is that here in the UK we have now built up a very considerable wall of immunity by our vaccination programme. A by-election was held in the UK parliamentary constituency of Batley and Spen on 1 July 2021, following the resignation of the previous Member of Parliament (MP) Tracy Brabin, who was elected Mayor of West Yorkshire on 10 May. "We squeaked it over the line and there are some serious concerns," he told the BBC News Channel. And in the middle of this ugly cacophony stood a newcomer to politics whose sister was murdered in this constituency just five years ago. 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. Ms. Leadbeaters narrow path to victory was a complicated one. 2021 Batley and Spen by-election Malthusian Phoenix 11 subscribers Subscribe 91 views 1 year ago A breakdown of the 2021 Batley and Spen by-election, including background, predictions and other. Things like solidarity, empathy are not things the sociopath understands. Kirklees is one of the areas where people have been encouraged to "minimise travel" due to the spread of the Indian variant. What are your thoughts on the Batley and Spen by election? [58] On 27 June, former MP Tracy Brabin and a group of Labour campaigners were attacked by three men. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. What is Entryism, and how does it affect political parties? To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. I see no reason at all why those MHRA approved vaccines should not be recognised as part of the vaccine passports, I am confident that will not prove to be a problem. It looks as though it will attract the dregs of political life with George Galloway and Jayden. Stop with this. His campaign sought to win support from voters unhappy at the party's stance on issues including the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, and the disputed territory of Kashmir, claimed by both India and Pakistan. (modern). Tracy Brabin's election as the West Yorkshire mayor means there will be a by-election in her Batley and Spen parliamentary seat, because the role of West Yorkshire mayor, which comprises mayor and police and crime commissioner, cannot be lawfully "double-jobbed" with the functions of an MP. 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. The Jewish Labour Movement called the result a "triumph for hope and decency" over Galloway's "toxic politics". The by-election result is expected to come at around 05:00 BST on Friday. Leadbeater, the sister of Jo Cox, who represented the seat from 2015 until her murder by a far-right extremist in 2016, took 13,296 votes, against 12,973 for the Tory candidate, Ryan Stephenson. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "[70], Ronan Burtenshaw, editor of Tribune magazine, denied there was any cause for major celebration and insisted that "the result is clearly a shot in the arm for the party's beleaguered leadership. Stephen Bush is the former political editor of theNew Statesman. This is not a traditional "red wall" seat - it was Tory until 1992 2. 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. "Britain first" were the words used by the murderer of Cox, although the organisation denied any connection to themselves. "It was a very bruising and pretty horrible campaign at times," he added. [9][10] Elizabeth Peacock has been the constituency's only Conservative MP, serving from 1983 to 1997. Labour's Tracy Brabin, the previous MP for the area, had a majority of 3,500 votes. Gordon stood as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford at the 2019 general election. 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.. 1 Home Entertainment Tech Resource. Hes already pledged to fight on whatever the result. [15], On 27 May, the writ of election was made, and the election was scheduled for 1 July. [30] On 3 June, Conchie withdrew for health reasons, and was replaced by Tom Gordon, a councillor in Knottingley. Take our personality quiz to find out, Answer 10 lifestyle questions to see which Windsor you most closely resemble ahead of the King's Coronation, Britain's Got Talent fans spot show 'leak' as act 'gives away' semi-final spot after scraping through auditions, Dancing duo Romeo & Icy mentioned the semi-finals as if they had been confirmed for the line-up, Super League recruitment guide as Matthew Shaw provides club-by-club transfer picks. The local elections showed a close fight between the Conservatives and Labour, superficially putting the contest on a knife-edge. Mr Galloway, standing for the Workers Party of Britain party, had targeted Labour voters with the aim of toppling Sir Keir as Labour leader. There was a whopping list of 16 candidates all hoping to get elected to Westminster. "[71] He went on to say, "Keir Starmer won his position as leader on a promise to be electable. In the 2016 EU referendum, Batley and Spen voted 60% in favour of Brexit.[8]. 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. [37], Nominations closed on 7 June with 16 candidates. The Batley and Spen By-Election Showed Britain's Political Class Holds Muslims In Contempt Our new issue on nationalism is out now. [41] Both had made earlier visits as well. 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. The Conservative candidate Ryan Stephenson came second with 12,973 and George Galloway, standing for the Workers Party, third with 8,264. Labour Friends of India asked the party to withdraw the leaflet immediately. Read about our approach to external linking. Batley and Spen is a predominantly working-class constituency in the Pennines at the centre of West Yorkshire. The combined Conservative and Brexit party . [66][67] Galloway stated he was aiming to win over Labour voters in order to oust Keir Starmer as Labour leader. If Labour can do the same again, and I see no reason why it should not, it ought to be able to hold Batley and Spen fairly comfortably. Well I don't know about anyone else, but I read that some hunky young rugby champ was standing for the Greens.now I know it's possibly yet ANOTHER carefully chosen winning candidate but if I lived there, he'd get my vote. The Liberal Democrats came in fourth with three per cent. 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. There were homophobic slurs, dirty tricks, fake leaflets, violence. Leadbeater is the sister of Jo Cox, who had been the MP for the seat before she was murdered in the constituency in 2016. I think Im optimistic that this can happen, she said. That means a by-election will be triggered in Batley and Spen - with everything to play for. Ultimately, it is George Galloways campaign which could decide the outcome of this election. 11:10, 10 MAY 2021; Updated 19:16, 13 MAY 2021; News. Her election as MP for Batley and Spen on Friday morning followed one of the most divisive byelection campaigns for decades. Speaking outside the count, Mr Galloway said he would apply to have the result set aside by the courts, citing a "false statement" made about him during the campaign. View our online Press Pack. After defeating her Conservative rival by just 323 votes, she said constituents had "rejected division" and "voted for hope". For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. Sir Keir Starmer will breathe a big sigh of relief, because he would have been in real trouble with another by-election loss. "She will be an outstanding Labour MP for Batley and Spen.". Follow BBC Yorkshire on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 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Words can be no more than a series of farts; or on the other hand they can be adamantine, obdurate, inviolable, stone upon stone.. 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. [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. 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. Turnout was 47.6%, with some 37,786 verified ballots cast out of a total electorate of 79,373, Kirklees Council said. Voting in the by-election took place on Thursday after a campaign marred by claims of intimidation, including one episode in which Ms. Leadbeater was heckled aggressively and another that led to the arrest of a man on suspicion of assault in connection with an attack on Labour supporters. The seat was held by Labour with their candidate Kim Leadbeater being. Unfortunately the dregs of politics, who by and large shared the same views as the terrorist who murdered her, decided to use her death for some free publicity and stand in it. Johnson says he is very confident that the EU will accept AZ jabs from Serum Institute in India under the vaccine passport scheme. I have also said this to the Prime Minister, she told a joint news conference. 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