Starmer hires new strategist as fallout over Labour election results continues
The Labour leader stripped his deputy Angela Rayner of her chairman position in a move criticised by left-wing MPs.
The Labour leader stripped his deputy Angela Rayner of her chairman position in a move criticised by left-wing MPs.
Labour lost its majority on the Durham County Council last night for the first time in 100 years.
The result has been described as another staggering and historic election outcome in the North-East.
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The Labour candidate had been widely tipped by pollsters to win the election.
Former shadow chancellor John McDonnell said the decision to remove Ms Rayner was a “cowardly avoidance of responsibility”.
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Former first minister Alex Salmond also conceded it is unlikely his new Alba Party will take seats in this election.
"Whilst I may be the first, I will not be the last," she said in her acceptance speech.
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