Reform UK stuns the country with byelection win
The victory came despite "opposition" from professional activists brought in to label Reform voters "racist."
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In a stunning upset, Reform UK won a special by-election in Runcorn-Helsby by six votes, replacing Labour's Mike Amesbury, who was jailed for assaulting a voter after winning the previous election with 53%.
The victory came despite "opposition" from professional activists brought in to label Reform voters "racist."
Rebel News CEO Ezra Levant, who documented the event, highlights the disconnect between local residents concerned about mass immigration and the smear tactics used against them.
He suggests this result, a shock to Labour and potentially a death knell for the Conservatives who failed to address these issues, indicates that calling genuine concerns "racist" is no longer effective.
Levant, reflecting on Canada's recent election loss, questions whether Canada could learn from Nigel Farage's direct stance on immigration. He notes the BBC's negative reaction and appeals for support for Rebel News' independent journalism.
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John Williams commented 2025-05-04 01:00:00 -0400Your Journalistic charm is awesome. It draws out truth and doesn’t insult their socialist beliefs but shows the beliefs for what it is. You are a truth seeker and I love it. -
Ginette Bisaillon commented 2025-05-03 15:58:31 -0400Actually, Mr Mc Cullough, Poilièvre did not lose 20 points, what happened if you see all the analyses of all the polls from way back, is that he has always been in the 40s but it was the other guy who gathered enough points from the other parties to tip the scale in the other direction.
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Paul McCullough commented 2025-05-03 15:02:57 -0400Poilievre shot himself in the foot when he backed Zelinskyy’s forever war and got on board with Trudeau’s trade war. That’s when he lost the 20+ point lead. It was either an intentional thing (blowing the lead and losing), or he was listening to incompetent advisors. His immigration policies will simply send us over the cliff more slowly than the Liberal policies – what kind of fool links immigration levels to the taxpayer’s ability to build them free housing? Meanwhile – polls have consistently showed that Canadians are in favor of at least having term limits on abortion – but even talking about it is forbidden under the CPC’s big tent. I don’t trust them and I don’t see that changing any time soon. His base sure as hell won’t hold the party to account. “Vote for us or the Liberals will get in” – battle cry of the weak. Give the people an actual reason.
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Nigel Cunniffe commented 2025-05-03 13:09:39 -0400Fantastic coverage of the election Ezra. Great to see you in Frodsham, and to see Reform UK win the Runcorn & Helsby by election !! Keep up the good work
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al jenkins commented 2025-05-03 02:29:10 -0400Trifecta & Triple Crown Winner – - Ezra Levant does a journalistic Hat-trick this past week w on the scene reporting from the Isle of Man, Dublin, & Runcorn-Helsby UK . Who knew these stories would be TECHTONIC in importance ? – It’s why Rebel News has become the go to source for breaking/reliable stories from Canada & around the World. . . . . . kudos/blessings to all the team at RN
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Cheryl Hirsche commented 2025-05-02 23:40:45 -0400Brilliant video Ezra, thank you for going to the UK to cover this by election. The on the street interviews were so revealing, from those who don’t like labour but vote any way, to those who really see what is happening, to crazy Democrat types accusing racism. Makes me wonder why and how the globe has turned into this – also predictable – solitudes of opinion. Again, thanks for covering this really important news in the UK and Ireland because, esp with Carney in charge, so GOES CANADA.
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Ginette Bisaillon commented 2025-05-02 21:23:22 -0400That woman is so wrong! All immigrants are not staying in hotels, most are staying in regular housing and it is definitely not the job of government to build apartments and houses. That is something for the private sector exclusively.
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Bruce Atchison commented 2025-05-02 20:51:04 -0400I hope the name-calling stops working in Canada. Poilievre was too timid and it cost him the election and his seat. Politicians need to speak out against bogus refugees and phony foreign students. Even immigrants are against this unlimited immigration. People must be vetted. Military-age men don’t deserve to come here either if there’s no war in the country they came from.
