In a significant political development, the Labour Party celebrated 'great results' in the Kingswood and Wellingborough by-elections, signaling a shift in voter sentiment across Britain. Pat McFadden MP and Stephen Morgan MP highlighted the results as a testament to the Labour Party's transformation and its resonance with the electorate's desire for change, particularly concerning the 'cost of living'. Newly elected MP Gen Kitchen and Labour's Deputy National Coordinator Ellie Reeves emphasized the victories as evidence of Labour's broad appeal and potential for national success, with Reeves noting the party 'shows things can be different'. Labour leader Keir Starmer and other party members, including Damien Egan, underscored the message from these wins as a clear call for change, criticizing the Conservative Party's economic management and promising to prioritize the country's needs. The by-election outcomes have energized Labour's campaign efforts, with party representatives and volunteers engaging with voters on various local and national issues, aiming to build on the momentum for upcoming elections.
Croydon @Conservatives really know how to bring people together - was fantastic way to meet and thank so many people from the @CroydonTories family - excellent councillors, volunteers, activists and members. It’s clear that they’re working hard with @CPhilpOfficial to get rid… https://t.co/EGWkvUt80G
Thank you to Party Chairman @RicHolden and @scullyp for joining @PeterTFortune, @GarethBaconMP, @CharlieJSDavis and @VoteHannahGray and our fantastic volunteers who were out across the borough yesterday. https://t.co/Gm2m3Fpp3G
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
Out on the Doorsteps in Didsbury today with @JeffSmithetc and Cllr @DebbieHilal . Good conversations after this week’s by election wins for @UKLabour. Local issues include NHS and parking . People want a change of Government @McrLabour @WithingtonCLP https://t.co/RHYNBNGq1P
Great to be out this afternoon #labourdoorstep in Queens Park Ward with @BrentLabour @redstarneil @AdamHug @georgermburn talking with many residents about up coming election on 2nd May 2024 for @SadiqKhan @KrupeshHirani #LabourParty 🗳🌹🗳🌹 https://t.co/U6EQYZmTwf
Great #LabourDoorstep conversations in Gillingham today. Lots of support for our brilliant G&R @UKLabour Parliamentary Candidate @naushabah_khan Big thanks to @StephenMorganMP for his support today. #ChooseChangeChooseLabour #ProudToBeMedway https://t.co/0Im90cxWBJ
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 session so positive! So glad people are wanting a #GeneralElectionlNow @SadiqKhan @KrupeshHirani vote holding up nicely for the Mayoral election on the 2nd May. @CllrSButt @ShamaTatler doing amazing job as Clls. https://t.co/j7uOzEH0VQ
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
Good door knocking session in Dollis Hill with @DawnButlerBrent and @KrupeshHirani - positive response on the doorstep ahead of the London Mayoral and GLA elections @SadiqKhan @BrentLabour @LondonLabour @BrentLabour @GMBLondonRegion https://t.co/dhTgIyPKyB
Good response talking to residents in #CustomHouse about voting for @SadiqKhan in the London Mayoral Elections with @Cllr_ThelmaRose & @LizCronin97. From Shipman Youth Zone to the development of new homes on Freemasons Road #Labour is delivering for Custom House and for London! https://t.co/babSKPEoRG
Joined one of many teams out today on the doorstep for our @UKLabour Parliamentary Candidate for Mid Cheshire @GoAndrCoop . As the current MP covering Northwich, I know the town will be in good hands with Andrew. https://t.co/gj3ReKzfS5
People across Britain are paying the price because the Tories crashed the economy. Labour can deliver the change our country needs. Great to be in Gillingham today campaigning with the excellent @naushabah_khan and @MedwayLabour team https://t.co/ff1SogePCA
Morning session talking to people in Bristol Central ward with our great council candidates Matt and Sarah - loads of support for @UKLabour and useful to pick up details of problems people want their MP's help with. From cladding to scooters. On it! https://t.co/hbmRo1GQ9u
‘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
Great turnout this morning on the #LabourDoorstep in #Broadheath for our local and general election candidates. Pleasure to be joined by Shadow Police Minister @AlexNorrisNN who was able to discuss residents’ concerns about crime, antisocial behaviour and Tory cuts to police https://t.co/ICFbTEl3xe
Great to be out in @Waddon this morning checking in with residents on local issues and feedback - as well as discussing the great work their Labour councillors Rowenna & Ellily have done in getting the awful flytip next to Costco cleared! Lots of support for Labour too🌹🙌 https://t.co/9aoF0eCwUN
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
Great to be out on our weekly doorknock in the constituency. Today we spoke to residents in @BartleyGreenB32 with our brilliant activists and volunteers serving their community all year round. https://t.co/w5qDDhp6Dq
I’m on a #labourdoorstep trip around Teesside today: great sunny start with @RCLabour colleagues campaigning for @annaturley in Kirkleatham. Had ex-steelworkers on the doorstep remembering how Anna stood with them when the Tories abandoned the industry here. https://t.co/S9aPPmbO5O
If the results in Kingswood and Wellingborough are replicated in Portsmouth later this year Labour will gain Portsmouth North. Change is coming. But to get this change you need to Vote Labour👇🏻 @UKLabour @StephenMorganMP https://t.co/jLPmQuKOuj
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
Fantastic week! 🐉 Celebrating Lunar New Year and London’s diversity with @SadiqKhan 🗳️Campaigning and winning #kingswood by-election ✉️ Knocking on doors in St John’s Wood, listening to voters 🌊 Some #halfterm fun at seaside and @britishmuseum (And about 1000 🚆miles 💤) https://t.co/ZRdyBYvAPb
📣 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
'It's those bread and butter issues that people were telling us on the door where they didn't feel they were being listened to.' Labour MP, Gen Kitchen, tells @christopherhope why she believes she was able to win voters over at the Wellingborough by-election. https://t.co/gf7jFRj6Hy
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
Labour will get our economy growing again to get Britain's future back. https://t.co/S2Fyn7NQJU
I’m not afraid to make tough decisions and I will always put country before party. People across Britain are paying the price because the Tories crashed the economy. Labour can deliver the change our country needs. https://t.co/mgwhCl1AdY
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