Local politics
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Former foreign secretary says party is further from power than at any time in last 50 years because of lack of substance
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Rolling coverage as Labour is ousted by Tories in Copeland but sees off Ukip challenge in Stoke
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Editorial: A lack of competition at the ballot box breeds complacency and even corruption in local government. Adopting proportional representation is a prerequisite for devolving powers
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Letters: I gave a huge amount of time in serving the residents of an area with historical social problems as Labour councillor, while holding a full-time job at the same time
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Only three out of 10 Stoke Central residents who voted Labour in 2015 told focus group they would definitely do so again this week
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As the media get in a lather about the byelection contest between Labour and Ukip, John Harris visits Stoke-on-Trent, the supposed ‘Brexit capital of Britain’
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Ex-minister speaks out against Labour leader as Blairite peers express fury about Corbyn’s position on Brexit in Lords debate
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Party leader tells colleagues forthcoming byelections in Labour-held seats of Stoke Central and Copeland are ‘on a knife-edge’
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Supporters are confident of victories in Stoke and Copeland, but say losses would not threaten the Labour leader
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Labour leader urges former prime minister to respect referendum result and focus energy on future relationship with EU
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Ukip leader’s website published article in 2009 saying he was joining board of North West Training Council – but CEO says he was never invited
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Editorial: The controversial former prime minister made a compelling and well-judged case for Britain in Europe, delivered with his familiar political skill
The Guardian view on the byelection results: a test for Mr Corbyn