UK: Labour Party Wins Majority of England Local Council Elections

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Conservative representation has collapsed to its lowest level since 1998 in the areas that voted in Thursday’s local elections, according to a Guardian analysis.

The Tories now control 19% of seats in the 98 council areas that had announced results by 20:40 on 3 May – their lowest level since Labour’s Tony Blair swept to power in the late 1990s.

But while Labour made significant gains in key target areas such as Nuneaton on Friday, the party has fallen short of its previous performance in some areas, as independent candidates, many campaigning on the war in Gaza, pulled off shock victories in traditional heartlands such as Oldham.

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#UK: British Conservative Politician Stabbed To Death

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Conservative MP Sir David Amess has died after being stabbed multiple times at his constituency meeting in Essex, in Southeast England.

Police said a 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after the attack at a church in Leigh-on-Sea.

They recovered a knife and are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. A counter terrorism team will lead the investigation.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke of his shock and sadness at the loss of "one of the kindest" people in politics.

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#UK: Gov't Ditches Plans For Vax Passports In England

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Plans to introduce vaccine passports for access into nightclubs and large events in England will not go ahead, the health secretary has said.

Sajid Javid told the BBC: "We shouldn't be doing things for the sake of it."

It was thought the plan, which came under criticism from venues and some MPs, would be introduced at the end of this month.

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#UK: Poll Shows 80% Support Greater Devolution of Powers to #England, Local Areas

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#UK: Following "No" Vote, Cameron Vows Devolution for all UK Nations: "Millions of English Voices Must Be Heard"

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