Rochdale by-election dominated by Gaza conflict and candidate controversy
Residents in Rochdale, England, voted in a by-election following the death of MP Sir Tony Lloyd, with the contest shaped by the Israel–Hamas war and the withdrawal of Labour’s candidate over disputed remarks about Israel.
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PoliticsRochdale by-election dominated by Gaza conflict and candidate controversy
Sign in or subscribeBrowse free archive reportsResidents in Rochdale, England, voted in a by-election following the death of MP Sir Tony Lloyd, with the contest shaped by the Israel–Hamas war and the withdrawal of Labour’s candidate over disputed remarks about Israel.