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Greens Stun Labour in Historic Gorton & Denton Upset

  The Green Party's Hannah Spencer joyous after the results of the Gorton and Denton by-election were announced Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been dealt a significant political setback after the Green Party captured Gorton and Denton, a Greater Manchester seat Labour had held for nearly a century. The by‑election result pushed Labour into third place, behind both the Greens and Reform UK, highlighting growing fractures in Britain’s traditional two‑party landscape. Green candidate Hannah Spencer secured the victory with a commanding share of the vote, marking the party’s first parliamentary by‑election win in northern England. Reform UK finished second, while Labour’s unusually weak performance intensified pressure on Starmer amid ongoing political turbulence and calls for stronger leadership.  The loss of such a long‑standing Labour stronghold underscores shifting voter sentiment and raises questions about the party’s ability to maintain its traditional base. Analysts have...
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Rebels Advance on Homs and Damascus as Assad's Forces Struggle to Hold Ground

 

Syrian rebels have intensified their assault on key cities, capturing Hama and advancing towards Homs and Damascus. The rapid rebel advance has caught government forces off guard, leading to a significant repositioning of troops to defend these strategic locations.

In recent days, rebels have seized control of several major cities, including Aleppo in the north and Hama in the center. The capture of Homs, Syria's third-largest city, would be a major blow to President Bashar al-Assad's regime. Thousands of residents have fled the advancing conflict zones, seeking safety in less volatile areas.

The Syrian military has launched airstrikes on rebel positions and sent reinforcements to fortify Homs. However, the rebels remain undeterred, claiming to control most of the south and advancing to within 50 kilometers of Damascus.

The international community watches closely as the situation unfolds, with concerns over regional stability and the potential for further escalation. The conflict, which began in 2011 as an uprising against Assad's rule, has already caused significant humanitarian crises and drawn in various external powers.

As the rebels continue their push, the future of Syria hangs in the balance, with the potential for significant shifts in power and territory.




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