Tag: General Election

“We need someone who actually cares” – What does Salford expect from politicians next?

“We need someone who actually cares” – What does Salford expect from politicians next?

“I want less promises and more actions in Salford,” said Paul, who wants the next set of politicians to make […]

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General election candidates announced for Salford

A total of 15 parliamentary candidates are standing in the general election for Salford’s two constituencies. Candidates had a deadline […]

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What new constituency boundaries mean for Salford voters

New constituency boundaries for the 2024 general election mean some Salfordians will be voting in different constituencies. There are changes […]

“This is not an easy night for my party” – Keeley holds on for Labour in Worsley and Eccles South

After surviving a nervous night, the Labour candidate Barbara Keeley has been re-elected as the MP for Worsley and Eccles […]

"I feel that people in this area want a change" : The story of Worsley and Eccles South

“I feel that people in this area want a change” : The story of Worsley and Eccles South

The story of Worsley and Eccles South in Salford helps us understand why Labour lost the general election.

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“It was a very difficult election” – Victory for Rebecca Long-Bailey in Salford and Eccles

Labour’s Rebecca Long-Bailey has been re-elected as the MP for Salford and Eccles with 28,755 votes and a 16,327 majority. […]

Barbara Keeley wins Worsley and Eccles South for sixth time

Barbara Keeley has been elected as the MP for the constituency of Worsley and Eccles South with 20,446 votes. Conservative candidate Arnie Saunders […]

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“I think Europeans and Americans are laughing a little bit at the Brits” – An international take on the UK election

To people in the UK, the electoral system here is well known. But to someone who lives abroad, and experiences […]