Reform UK candidate Sarah Pochin has won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by a narrow margin of six votes over Labour’s Karen Shore, marking a significant moment for the party and restoring its representation in Parliament to five MPs. Party leader Nigel Farage highlighted the victory as a response to public dissatisfaction with “Tory failure” and “Labour lies,” while Pochin expressed gratitude to voters for their support and faith in her leadership. Despite this setback for Labour, they retained key mayoral positions elsewhere, acknowledging the challenges faced by the governing party in by-elections.
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Helicopter tackling forest fire crashes into lake while scooping water
A Morane 29 water bomber helicopter crashed into Rosporden Lake while refilling during firefighting efforts in France, after its tail hit the water, causing it to spin out of control. Fortunately, the pilot and firefighter on board escaped unharmed, and an investigation has been initiated to determine the crash's cause amidst a summer of severe wildfires across Europe. Want More Context? 🔎
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