BBC reporter Rob Mayor has claimed that a Labour source told him that 'once again Hamas are the real villains' because they believe they have lost the West Midlands Mayoral election.
Anger over Starmer's hesitation over a ceasefire sees party lose Oldham Council with independents, some pro-Palestine, gaining five seats, and leading to fears more could follow
Bookmakers odds have switched with punters now seemingly backing Conservative to have a third term as West Midlands Mayor and Labour's Richard Parker looking set to miss out
The role of an elected or executive mayor for the West Midlands was created in 2017, as part of what the Government described as a 'devolution deal', which also created the West Midlands Combined Authority.
The latest odds from bookmakers indicate there could be a new West Midlands Mayor, with Labour's candidate, Richard Parker,. odds on favourite and Andy Street, narrowly odds against