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KCR, the prominent leader of Telangana, notably abstained from campaigning in the Jubilee Hills by-election, raising questions about his influence and the election's outcome, which will be decided on November 13.
Canada's Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is projected to win a crucial Alberta by-election, securing a new Parliament seat after losing his previous constituency, which allows him to return to the House of Commons. The victory comes amid a record number of candidates and follows his recent defeat in Ottawa, with the win reinforcing his leadership ahead of a mandatory review in January.
In the recent by-election in Rochdale, maverick socialist George Galloway won on a Free Palestine platform, tapping into the town's economic decline and social deprivation. The campaign was marked by chaos and controversy, with Galloway and other populist candidates drawing support from disillusioned voters. The election highlighted the impact of the Middle East crisis on local politics, as well as the town's deep-seated issues including racial tensions and economic hardship.
Controversial figure George Galloway wins a by-election in the Rochdale constituency, returning to the British Parliament with nearly 40% of the vote. His victory speech criticized the incumbent Labour leader and focused on the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Galloway's history includes expulsion from the Labour Party over opposition to the Iraq war, and he has faced criticism for his anti-Israel stance and ties to state-run media.
Pro-Palestinian firebrand George Galloway won a UK by-election in Rochdale, dealing a blow to the main opposition Labour Party, which lost one of its safest parliamentary seats. Galloway's victory came after Labour withdrew support from its candidate over controversial comments about Israel, creating an opportunity for Galloway to appeal to the large Muslim population in the area. His win highlights the need for proper candidate screening and sends a warning to Labour ahead of the upcoming general election.
Nigel Farage criticized new Labour MP Damien Egan for delivering a "dull" interview just after his by-election victory in Kingswood, claiming that politics has suffered due to a decline in the quality of candidates. Egan, however, attributed the win to the party's hard work and focus on key issues like the NHS, cost of living, and policing. In his victory speech, Egan thanked voters and pledged to make a difference, emphasizing the impact of Conservative governance on the country.
Labour has withdrawn support for Rochdale by-election candidate Azhar Ali after his comments on Israel, leading to his suspension pending investigation. Mr Ali allegedly made remarks suggesting Israel "allowed" a deadly attack by Hamas gunmen, prompting widespread condemnation and an apology from him. The decision to withdraw support comes after Labour initially defended standing by him, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak accused the party of doing so due to "enormous media pressure."
Labour is standing by its candidate in the Rochdale by-election, despite his controversial remarks about Israel. Shadow minister Nick Thomas-Symonds called the comments "completely and utterly unacceptable," but stated that the candidate had apologized and understood the gravity of the offense. The Conservatives are urging Labour to suspend the candidate, but it is too late to replace him as the deadline has passed. The candidate's comments have sparked criticism and concern within the Jewish community, and Labour faces pressure to rebuild trust. The by-election, triggered by the death of Labour MP Tony Lloyd, will be held on 29 February.
Labour's candidate in the Rochdale by-election, Azhar Ali, apologized for making offensive and false remarks about Israel, claiming that they "allowed" a deadly attack by Hamas gunmen. The Tories have called for Labour to suspend its by-election campaign and remove Ali's party membership, but the deadline to withdraw him as a candidate has passed. Despite the controversy, Labour's national campaign co-ordinator stated that Ali would remain the party's candidate. Ali issued an unreserved apology to the Jewish community for his comments, which were condemned by the Board of Deputies of British Jews.
Tory MP Scott Benton is facing a 35-day suspension from Parliament after a report found that he had offered to lobby ministers on behalf of a gambling firm for a monthly fee. The report described Benton's actions as an "extremely serious breach" and recommended the suspension, which will be decided in a Commons vote. If the vote succeeds, Benton would face a month out of Parliament without pay and a potential by-election in his constituency. Benton has been widely criticized for his right-wing views and support for institutions described as homophobic in the past.
Rishi Sunak faces the possibility of another by-election as a report recommends a 35-day suspension for MP Scott Benton, who was caught in a lobbying sting. Benton had his Conservative whip suspended earlier this year after being filmed offering to lobby ministers on behalf of a fictitious gambling company and leaking confidential documents. If approved, the sanction could trigger a recall petition in Benton's marginal seat, posing a challenge for Sunak's Conservatives, who are currently behind in the polls. The report concluded that Benton had repeatedly shown a willingness to disregard Commons rules, which could undermine respect for Parliament and democracy.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives lost the Mid-Bedfordshire by-election to Labour candidate Alistair Strathern, overturning a Conservative majority of over 24,000. This marks the second previously safe parliamentary seat lost by the Conservatives in England. Mid-Bedfordshire had consistently elected Conservative members of parliament since 1931.
Scottish Labour has gained a significant victory in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election, winning by a clear 31 percentage point margin over the Scottish National Party (SNP). This unexpected win has renewed hopes for Scottish Labour, with experts suggesting that the party could potentially replace the SNP as Scotland's largest party in the next UK-wide general election. While the by-election result is promising, it is important to note that extrapolating general election results from by-elections can be challenging due to low turnout and local factors. Nonetheless, Scottish Labour's recovery under leader Anas Sarwar has been steady, and winning more than 20 seats in Scotland would greatly enhance Labour leader Keir Starmer's chances of winning a Westminster majority.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces a challenging vote to fill a vacant seat in parliament after lawmaker Chris Pincher, who was suspended for groping two men at a London club, announced his resignation. Pincher's departure comes more than a year after he was suspended from the ruling Conservative Party. The vote to replace him coincides with a by-election to replace former culture minister Nadine Dorries, adding pressure on Sunak as his party trails behind the opposition Labour Party in opinion polls.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Labor party won a by-election for the lower house federal seat of Aston in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, a 100-year first, with a swing of more than 6%, in a blow to the conservative Liberal-National opposition coalition in one of its traditional strongholds in Victoria state. Despite calling the election result "a historic win", Albanese said his government would remain grounded and not "get carried away".