Helen Pidd reports from Runcorn, a historically safe Labour seat in Cheshire, now facing a byelection after MP Mike Amesbury’s resignation due to a scandal. With Reform UK gaining momentum, Pidd finds voters disillusioned with Labour, expressing frustration over Reform’s focus on migration while feeling let down by the Labour party. Her observations reveal a stark contrast between the seemingly unmotivated Labour campaign and the enthusiastic Reform UK operation, particularly around the contentious issue of asylum seekers housed in a local hotel.
