Labour Party Faces Fears of 'Annihilation' in Lancashire Polls After Starmer's U-turn

Labour figures in Lancashire express concerns about the party's performance in upcoming polls following Keir Starmer's decision not to delay local elections.

18 Feb, 15:41 — 18 Feb, 17:11

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AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

The coverage highlights Labour's struggles following Starmer's U-turn, but outlets diverge significantly in their focus. The Guardian directly addresses fears of electoral "annihilation" in Lancashire, while the New Statesman frames the situation as an internal power struggle within the party. This indicates a meaningful difference in the primary narrative chosen by each outlet.

What sources agree on

The Labour Party is facing challenges following a U-turn by Keir Starmer.
These challenges are impacting Labour's prospects in Lancashire polls.

Where they diverge

The primary narrative or angle of the story

The Guardian

This outlet frames the story around immediate electoral fears and potential 'annihilation' for Labour in Lancashire after Starmer's U-turn.

New Statesman

This outlet frames the story around internal party dynamics and a struggle for influence over Keir Starmer's leadership, referring to 'Starmer 2.0'.

Notable gaps

Lancashire having the highest number of reinstated council elections following the decision not to delay them for 30 English councils.

Covered by guardian · Not in new-statesman

The concept of 'Based Labour' and a 'tussle for influence over Starmer 2.0'.

Covered by new-statesman · Not in guardian

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Coverage Timeline

The Guardian18 Feb, 15:41First to report

Labour figures in Lancashire fear party will be ‘annihilated’ in polls after Starmer’s U-turn

New Statesman18 Feb, 17:11

Based Labour wants to take back control

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New Statesman29m ago

Based Labour wants to take back control

Can they win the tussle for influence over Starmer 2.0?

By Ethan Croft

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The Guardian1h ago

Labour figures in Lancashire fear party will be ‘annihilated’ in polls after Starmer’s U-turn

County has highest number of reinstated elections following decision not to delay them for 30 English councils Labour figures in the county with the highest number of reinstated council elections, following the government’s recent U-turn, have said they fear the party will be “annihilated” when voters go to the polls in May. The polls had expected to be postponed pending a reorganisation of local government in the county and a move to unitary authorities, but earlier this week the local government secretary, Steve Reed, scrapped plans to delay the elections, after Reform UK threatened a legal challenge. Continue reading...

By Hannah Al-Othman, Josh Halliday and Jessica Murray

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Labour Party Faces Fears of 'Annihilation' in Lancashire Polls After Starmer's U-turn

Perspective Analysis

What sources agree on

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Notable gaps

Perspective Analysis

Coverage Timeline

Labour figures in Lancashire fear party will be ‘annihilated’ in polls after Starmer’s U-turn

Based Labour wants to take back control

Read at source (2 outlets)

Based Labour wants to take back control

Labour figures in Lancashire fear party will be ‘annihilated’ in polls after Starmer’s U-turn

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