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Johnson is taking Tories to heavy loss in special election: poll

LONDON — Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party is heading for a thumping defeat in this month’s special election in Wakefield, according to a poll published in the Sunday Times, a result that would heighten speculation over the prime minister’s long-term future.

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Tories face catastrophic defeat in Wakefield amid reports Johnson faces a no confidence vote

Survey puts Labour 20 points ahead in the constituency amid reports Boris Johnson could face no confidence vote

The Guardian - UK

New polling predicts Tories set for crushing by-election defeat

It comes amid reports Boris Johnson could face a vote on his future as soon as next week.

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Poll predicts heavy Tory by-election loss amid reports PM faces leadership test

A survey suggests Boris Johnson’s party is trailing Labour by 20 points ahead of the Wakefield by-election on June 23.

The Independent UK

Signs of progress for Labour as it aims to win back Wakefield in byelection

Voters frustrated that promised changes have gone undelivered since ‘red wall’ seat turned blue

The Guardian - UK

Victory in Wakefield poll could spell end of Boris Johnson, says Labour

Candidate Simon Lightwood was joined at Ossett Cricket and Athletic Club by shadow minister Lisa Nandy.

The Independent UK

Funding deal to support Wakefield automotive retail group continue growth story

RJTK Investments runs a handful of dealerships across the north and has received support from Barclays

Birmingham Post

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21st mum who 'couldn't get off floor' unrecognisable after £7,700 transformation

Nathalie Holland, 31, from Wakefield, West Yorks, had become so big that she couldn't get out of a chair without taking it with her or get off the floor after changing her daughters nappy

Daily Mirror

‘Disgraceful’: voters in key byelection seats respond to Sue Gray report

Partygate revelations greeted with anger in Wakefield and in Tiverton and Honiton, where Tories face election tests

The Guardian - UK

Former Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan jailed for sex assault on teenage boy

The ex-Wakefield MP has been jailed for 18 months for sexual assault sparking a by-election in his former constituency next month.

Daily Record

Date confirmed for two crunch by-elections that will help decide Boris Johnson's future

By-elections are due to take place next month in Wakefield, and Tiverton and Honiton to replace two Conservative MPs who quit the Commons in disgrace

Daily Mirror

Two by-elections set for same day next month, as Starmer says Wakefield will be ‘enormous test’ for Labour

June 23 likely date for both Wakefield and Tiverton & Honiton by-elections

The Independent UK

Brit 'Fit Felon' jailed again leaving fans of the attractive criminal heartbroken

Police in Wakefield, West Yorkshire were flooded with messages from swooning women after they shared a mugshot of smouldering 37-year-old Jonathan Cahill

Daily Mirror

Wakefield Labour chiefs walk out of final vote on byelection candidate

Local party’s executive walks out en masse over candidate choice, which it says is stitch-up by party HQ

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Daily Mirror

Rotherham abuse survivor demands probe into how Tory Imran Ahmad Khan became an MP

Imran Ahmad Khan, 48, quit his Wakefield seat after being convicted of groping a 15-year-old boy at a party in 2008

Daily Mirror

Wakefield Labour group's entire committee resigns in by-election candidates row

Labour officials complained about the lack of a local candidate in the by-election, where voters will choose between Community union's Kate Dearden, from Bradford, and NHS worker Simon Lightwood

The Independent UK

Entire Wakefield Labour Party executive quits in by-election candidates row

The constituency Labour Party’s executive said its members are quitting en masse in protest at the lack of a local candidate.

The Independent UK

Wakefield Labour committee resigns en masse over by-election selection process row

‘We asked for local candidates, but there are none,’ local party says

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The Guardian - UK

Wakefield Labour executive resigns accusing Starmer of byelection stitch-up

Members quit en masse over ‘arrogant’ handling of candidate selection process

Birmingham Post

Hydrock acquires 3e Consulting Engineers to strengthen Northern reach

The national engineering design, energy and sustainability consultancy says the deal will help 3e grow its business from Newcastle and Wakefield

Daily Mirror

Boy, 7, seriously injured after dog 'tries to tear him apart' as he plays in pal's garden

WARNING, DISTRESSING IMAGES: Freddie Turner was playing with friends in a garden in Wakefield when was attacked by a dog on the loose, which left him with multiple puncture wounds

The National (Scotland)

Former Tory MP Ahmad Khan quits his seat after sexual assault conviction

FORMER Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan has formally quit his Wakefield seat following his conviction for sexual assault, the Treasury said.

Daily Mirror

Former Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan finally quits Wakefield seat following sex assault conviction

The disgraced politician had been resisting calls to resign before conceding it would be it “intolerable” for voters in the West Yorkshire constituency

Birmingham Post

Card Factory returns to profit as customers go back to the high street

The Wakefield firm saw revenue increase 28% following the easing of lockdown restrictions

The Independent UK

Disgraced Imran Ahmad Khan to quit as MP - three weeks after conviction and with full April pay

MP was convicted on 11 April of sexually assaulting 15-year-old boy

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