Assessment of last nights by election result. George by election result. George galloway many people found his divisive form of politics utterly offensive , but he did utterly offensive, but he did storm to victory. Clearly, storm to victory. Clearly, people arent keen on voting for the main parties anymore. What do you think this says about the state of our democracy . Is this a one off . Is this a one off for the likes of George Galloway, or could this be replicated across the country come a general election . And whats keir starmer to do . Will he change his approach to israel palestine , to the war in gaza off the back of this result, or will he stick to what hes doing so far . Stick to what hes doing so far . Could there be further rebellions from within his party over this issue . Should any election in this country, any by election a local election, be centred around a foreign conflict that we are not directly involved in . What does that say to . And also postal votes, postal v
Effective bankruptcy in the next few years unless the Funding System is reformed. A report by the local Government Information Unit has Found Services like parks, Leisure Facilities and libraries are at risk of being cut, while council tax could rise in some areas. Our reporter Vincent Mcaviney has more. Yay well done. Alex is about to turn 18, and on top of the regular worries parents have about their children, mum, sylvia also has to think about alexs autism and the extra support he needs to gain independence. Support thats under fire for her and other families as Birmingham City council struggles with financial difficulties. What you get is families that are on their knees with a trauma presentation, traumatised kids, and they never get decent outcomes. Theyjust end up constantly trying to get the basics, which everybody else s child gets naturally. And its Notjust Birmingham thats struggling. Across the country, councils are warning that front line neighbourhood Services Like parks
At least 14 of democratic voters however declared themselves to be uncommitted, not favouring any candidate. This is seen as strong pushback to biden from key demographics that he might need to win the state again progressives, voters of color, and arab and muslim voters concerned by his stance on the the israel gaza war. Activists in the state had been organising to send President Biden a message no ceasefire, no vote, and encouraged voters to select the uncommitted option instead of the president s name. The Biden Campaign released a statement, but didnt mention theissue statement, but didnt mention the issue of a ceasefire. The group which urged democrats to vote uncommitted, released a statement, listen to michigan saying see you there, it says. The movement has wide ranging endorsements including congresswoman rashida tlaib, who posted this earlier. I was proud today to walk in and pull a democratic ballot and vote uncommitted. We must protect our democracy. We must make sure that
Let me hear you say im voting uncommitted. All im voting uncommitted. Voting uncommitted is a protest against the president. You wouldnt know it from these signs, but these are normally joe biden supporters. Furious, though, about his support for israels war on gaza. They want him to call for a permanent ceasefire before hell win their votes again. No matter how many people refuse to support him today, Joe Biden Cannot lose this democratic primary contest. But if the same people dont vote for him in the president ial election, that could be decisive. Michigan is a key state that he only won very narrowly last time, and he really needs to win again this year. Many students and young voters are also distressed by what they see happening in gaza, notjust here at Michigans Wayne state university, but on campuses right across the United States. America sees whats happening. Its heartbreaking. And to not see, at the very least, a ceasefire being advocated for by our president , its maddening
Lots to get through a busy hour. First, the News Headlines and sam francis. Mark, i am so sorry to disappoint you. This is the top story from the tv newsroom. The Prime Minister says islamist extremism aims to drain us of our confidence in ourselves as a people addressing the nation outside downing street this evening, he vowed to back Police Taking action against problem protests and said universities must do more to crack down on extremism on campuses. Rishi sunak says islamist extremists are spreading a poison in a statement, the labour leader, sir keir starmer, has backed the Prime Ministers message, calling for unity in the country. The Prime Minister signalled the government will unveil what he called a robust framework for dealing with the growing problem of extremism. Growing problem of extremism. I want us to doubt ourselves , i want us to doubt ourselves, to doubt each other, to doubt our countries history and achievements. They want us to achievements. They want us to accept