Runcorn has lost all hope

Runcorn has lost all hope

Labour minister accuses Tories of ‘gifting’ Runcorn and Helsby by-election to Reform UK

Labour MP and cabinet office minister Ellie Reeves has accused the Tories of effectively handing Reform a win in Runcorn and Helsby by-election by halting their campaigning efforts there.  A by-election will take place in the Cheshire seat on 1 May, as Mike Amesbury quit after being convicted of punching a constituent.  In an interview with the Huffington Post, Reeves said: “The Tories aren’t doing anything. [Tory MP] Esther McVey basically said…

Exclusive: Senior Labour Minister Accuses Tories Of 'Gifting' Crunch By-Election To Reform UK

Ellie Reeves says the Conservatives have stopped campaigning in Runcorn.