None of them have anything resembling a political movement or force behind them.... The activist, who has convictions for religiously aggravated harassment, claimed to be “ standing for British, Christian, Batley and Spen ” and its “ forgotten community of indigenous people ”.... His campaign material included pledges to “ save our statues ”, “ deport all foreign criminals ” and “ defund the BBC ”....

Three people were arrested-two for public order offences and one for possession of an offensive weapon.Ms Brabin said:" We know why tensions are rising in our streets.... Those who want to sow division are not welcome in our community." The actions of these people do not represent the Batley and Spen I know.... We are kinder than this." Additional reporting by Press Association....

He added: “ I think at times it has crossed over into intimidation and abuse, whether that’s of Kim or whether that’s of activists on the street.... “ These are all individuals on their own petty little ego trips, ” he added.... “ None of them have anything resembling a political movement or force behind them.”....

Boris Johnson will face another crucial test on June 23 when a by-election is held in Wakefield. Voters in West Yorkshire will head to the polls after the departure of the city's previous Conservative MP, Imran Ahmad Khan. The Conservatives will be anxious to hold on to one of many' Red Wall' gains they made in traditional Labour territory at the last general election. Equally, Labour will need to show they can start winning back the loyalty of scores of northern and working-class Britons who ab

？ Close Related video: Labour’s Batley and Spen candidate heckled and chased on campaign trailVoters are heading to the polls in the Batley and Spen by-election today in what is being described as a key test of Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership. Labour is defending a majority of more than 3, 000 in the seat with Kim Leadbeater – the sister of former Batley and Spen MP Jo Cox, who was murdered in the constituency in 2016 –the party’s candidate. Her main rival is the Tories’ Ryan Stephenson, but the a

Open this photo in gallery Yona Nestel reads with her children Zachy and Aliyah, aged 7 and 4, in their Toronto backyard.... Nestel kept Aliyah out of kindergarten this past year so her first experience of school wouldn't be unsettled.... Specialized teachers will guide children who need extra help.“ Our approach, ” said Ms....