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Boris Johnson’s Tories are poised to wrench Hartlepool from Keir Starmer’s grasp
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Labour is set to lose the upcoming byelection in Hartlepool, a former party stronghold, according to a poll.
A Survation phone survey commissioned by the Communication Workers Union and reported by The Times found Jill Mortimer, the Conservative candidate, held a seven-point lead over Labour’s Paul Williams.
The 49-to-42 margin backs up the feeling of Labour figures in the town, who admitted last month it would be “a struggle to hold”.
Meanwhile, Keir Starmer has apologised for visiting a church whose pastor has previously expressed anti-LGBT+ views.
Labour set to lose Hartlepool byelection
Labour’s Paul Williams is set to lose next month’s byelection in Hartlepool, a poll suggests.
A Survation phone survey commissioned by the Communication Workers Union and reported by The Times found Jill Mortimer, the Conservative candidate, held a seven-point lead over the former Stockton South MP.
The advantage was 49 points to 42, the paper reported.
Last month our reporter Colin Drury visited the town to sound out local figures about the upcoming contest.
Labour admitted the seat – previously a party stronghold – would be “a struggle to hold” in the face of surging Tory support.
You can read that report here:
Jon Sharman6 April 2021 07:36
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