The Labour Party secured a double victory in the recent Kingswood and Wellingborough by-elections, signaling a shift in public sentiment towards the party. Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer attributed the wins to a widespread desire for change, criticizing the Conservative Party's failures and the country's current state. He remarked, 'Voters who look at the Labour Party see a changed party.' Newly elected MPs Gen Kitchen and Damien Egan echoed Starmer's sentiments, emphasizing the changed perception of Labour among voters and the party's readiness for a general election. Gen Kitchen described the win as 'a stunning victory for the Labour party,' highlighting the clear message to the government. Labour officials and supporters expressed optimism about the party's direction and its appeal to the electorate, particularly on issues like the cost of living, with Starmer adding, 'It's clear that people are crying out for change across the country.'
A pleasure to be out with @SouthwarkLabour new members - showing them the highlights of the best ward Rye Lane, hearing from our neighbours and supporting @SadiqKhan & @LabourMarina .., https://t.co/7A18KTXRXT
Really enjoyed being out with @Jess4Lowestoft and the Labour team in Beccles today. Plenty of people telling us they want to see change and will be voting Labour🌹 https://t.co/2pE9tOo2a5
A good afternoon in #Truro for the @CoopParty’s south west campaign day. I’m proud to be a Labour and Co-operative MP and this afternoon I joined @JayneKirkham4 and local Labour and Coop Party volunteers on the doors. It’s time for a fresh start to get Britain’s future back https://t.co/FDRyYTeCIu
Fantastic day on the doorstep campaigning in Royds ward and Wyke ward @athornton_bfd @tomhughesBD @AlMitchell89 and Cllr Ruth Wood. What a warm response! #labourdoorstep https://t.co/tVMUrjhm1F
Tooting Labour were out in Balham today, talking to local residents and supporting @SadiqKhan and @LeonieC for the election on May 2nd! Great response on the doorstep! https://t.co/WWuiViUQ2j
Great to be out on the @BrentLabour #labourdoorstep in Kingsbury this afternoon with @DawnButlerBrent @KrupeshHirani @MAsgharButt @CllrSButt More and more people turning to Labour! 🌹🌹🌹 https://t.co/boOtOLInkS
🌧 A little rain can’t stop our campaign for a new government 🌹 An excellent response on the doorsteps in Cefn Coed this morning. If you'd like to join us on the Labour campaign you can do so here 👇 https://t.co/xepyLUJh4p https://t.co/LclTXiNTPP
‘It’s an excellent result for the town.’ ‘I think we’re on for a winner.’ ‘Change is good.’ Adam Cherry speaks to Wellingborough residents after the Tories suffered a by-election defeat to Labour. 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/v0wUIAo17Z
I’m honoured to be selected as Labour’s Parliamentary candidate for Stafford. It’s time for change and a fresh voice for Stafford. Let’s get Britain’s future back! Join the team 👇 https://t.co/2OFv5veFVI @StaffordLabour @WMLabour https://t.co/EThRxLgBRb
Thank you to the people of Kingswood, I am honoured to have been elected as your MP. The Tories have failed Kingswood, and Britain. The country needs change and this changed Labour Party is ready to change the country. https://t.co/8q3ALqIaM2
📣 BASINGSTOKE It’s a privilege to be shortlisted as your Labour parliamentary candidate. I have loved speaking with members over the past few days, listening to your hopes and ideas for Basingstoke’s future. It’s time for change in Basingstoke. 🔽 https://t.co/Fs8NEzG2QT https://t.co/vr7Aw8KFYv
Great to be out on the doorstep in Mayals today talking to people who are going to be in the Gower constituency at the next General Election. Thank you to everyone that took the time to speak to us! @UKLabour 🌹 #GeneralElectionNow https://t.co/zkVgMSSLtW
Labour MP, Gen Kitchen, tells @christopherhope why she believes she was able to win voters over at the Wellingborough by-election. 🖥️ GB News on YouTube: https://t.co/KHMl3BS8eC 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/mNt3TjU4p8
'We're a changed Labour Party that shows things can be different.' Labour MP, Ellie Reeves, speaks to GB News' @christopherhope about her victory today in the Kingswood by-election. https://t.co/MAh6GnrgSa
🌹 Labour's new MP for Wellingborough, Gen Kitchen, said: "This is a stunning victory for the Labour party and must send a message from Northamptonshire to Downing Street.” https://t.co/IxceZzDl8X
Great support for @annaturley out on the doors in Saltburn this morning! Just like in Kingswood and Wellingborough people are sick of the Tories and are crying out for change #labourdoorstep 🌹💪 https://t.co/jju0ML0GRw
The message from Kingswood and Wellingborough is clear - people are crying out for change. As we approach a general election, Labour will work to earn every vote, so we can deliver this change across the country. https://t.co/8Fi80TPPd9
Labour’s victory celebration in Wellingborough. Newly elected MP Gen Kitchen says it hasn’t sunk in yet as Labour’s Deputy National Coordinator Ellie Reeves suggests her win shows the party can do it everywhere https://t.co/gtqd0Zstzw
Voters in #Kingswood and #Wellingborough have spoken to the mood of Britain today, fed up with struggling with the cost of living, and ready for the change Labour is set to deliver. Read👇🏻 https://t.co/UeuIR9qp1I
Good morning from Kingswood. Great results here and Wellingborough last night. Across the country people are turning to a changed Labour Party. We know we still have work to do and we will do it. 🌹 https://t.co/zsbtOnZZGb
'It's clear that people are crying out for change across the country. They think that the Tories have failed and can see that most things are broken.' Labour Leader Sir @Keir_Starmer reacts to Labour's by-election wins in Kingswood and Wellingborough https://t.co/Ojw8Zt90QO https://t.co/TsYAuZ9V8j
🚨 BREAKING: 'Voters who look at the Labour Party see a changed party.' Keir Starmer on the double by-election win for the Labour party. 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/r13JIBP0PE
'I think it's very clear people are crying out for change' Sir Keir Starmer reacts after Labour secured a double victory in the Kingswood and Wellingborough by-elections https://t.co/l6vcQdhkqV https://t.co/4CiX1mSX1A