Labour’s shock Sheffield by-election defeat ‘not about Jeremy Corbyn’, says Lib Dem winner

The woman who won a surprise Sheffield by-election victory over Labour has insisted that Jeremy Corbyn was not the reason for her success. Liberal Democrat Gail Smith made the comments after being elected to represent the Mosborough ward in a … Continue reading →

Lib Dems defeat Labour in Sheffield Council by-election

The Lib Dems have gained another seat on Sheffield Council after winning the Mosborough ward by-election last night. Lib Dem candidate Gail Smith secured a huge 31 per cent swing to win the seat after the party came fourth behind … Continue reading →

Labour’s pro-EU stance ‘is recruitment agent for Ukip’

Labour’s pro-EU stance ‘is recruitment agent for Ukip’ Vote Leave chair says by taking position against Brexit the party shows voters worried about immigration that it does not care Labour’s pro-EU position in the referendum risks driving urban voters worried … Continue reading →

South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Election Results

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Billings re-elected as South Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Read on… http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2016-35993247 Congrats to Alan Billings, commiserations to the losers. Gavin Felton came a creditable second place and should be congratulated for that. Individual City/Town Results: Barnsley Doncaster Rotherham Sheffield

Mahroof Hussain with Paul Lakin, Simon Currie in Akbars

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Strange bedfellows celebrating or plotting comebacks, one wonders? This picture is a little older than I thought, it is from last year in fact. Left to right Paul Lakin, Butt, Simon Currie and Mahroof Hussain. I was reminded of these … Continue reading →

Rotherham Borough Council Results 2016

All Results now in, click on links to view. New Council Labour 48, UKIP 14 Independent 1 Anston and Woodsetts Boston Castle Brinsworth and Catcliffe Dinnington Hellaby Holderness Hoober Keppel Maltby Rawmarsh Rother Vale Rotherham East Rotherham West Silverwood Sitwell … Continue reading →

Liberty House to submit Tata steel bid

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Liberty House to submit Tata steel bid LIBERTY House is to submit a formal bid to buy Tata Steel’s UK operations. Tata announced plans to sell the assets, including steel-making premises in Rotherham, in March. Read on… http://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/102882/liberty-house-to-submit-tata-steel-bid.aspx News: Liberty … Continue reading →

Guido Fawkes exposes another anti-Semite in Labour’s ranks

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Guido Fawkes exposes another anti-Semite from Nottingham: And another: http://order-order.com/2016/05/02/second-labour-councillor-suspended-in-two-hours/ and yet another: http://order-order.com/2016/05/02/third-labour-councillor-suspended-over-hitler-tweet/ See also: Anti-Semitism – The Rotherham Link?

Anti-Semitism – The Diane Abbott car crash on Marr

The Diane Abbott car crash on Marr: Len McCluskey: Anti-Semitism row used to undermine Corbyn A row about anti-Semitism is being used by Jeremy Corbyn’s opponents within Labour to undermine his leadership, Unite chief Len McCluskey says. Mr McCluskey, whose … Continue reading →

Election Snippets 7: Fear & Loathing Labour Style

If you think the national Labour Party is split and riven with factions, it ain’t nothing compared to the mutual animosity and distrust that riddles the Rotherham Labour Group. Like a group cast adrift in a rudderless boat without food … Continue reading →