News Polls open in crucial by-elections as fears mount that 90mph storm could hit turnout Voting is underway in Copeland and Stoke as senior Labour figures voiced fears that as a “weather bomb”… Peter Edwards 23rd February, 2017, 8:38 am
News Exclusive: Three days to save the NHS in West Cumbria, by-election candidate says Labour’s candidate in the Copeland has delivered a passionate appeal to activists from around Britain to come to… Peter Edwards 20th February, 2017, 9:17 am
Comment May’s squirming in Copeland reveals the weakness at heart of her premiership You’re the prime minister, you are making a 700-mile round trip to a by-election in a seat which… Peter Edwards 16th February, 2017, 9:08 am
Comment Copeland candidate tells May: Come to Cumbria to witness impact of NHS cuts This is the letter sent today by Gillian Troughton, Labour’s candidate in Copeland, to Theresa May over plans… Gillian Troughton 23rd January, 2017, 12:37 pm
News Activists choose ambulance driver Troughton to be Copeland candidate Labour members have chosen a councillor and former hospital doctor as their candidate in Copeland. Gillian Troughton pulled off… Peter Edwards 19th January, 2017, 10:51 pm
News Two local Labour activists confirm entry into Copeland selection race Two leading Labour activists in Cumbria today confirmed they are seeking the party’s nomination for the Copeland contest. Rachel… Peter Edwards 6th January, 2017, 9:50 am
News Ashworth kickstarts Copeland campaign with fresh attack on Tory plans to impose more austerity on local hospital Plans to impose more cuts on hospital services put cash before care, Labour said today as it aimed… Peter Edwards 4th January, 2017, 8:54 am