GB News halted for breaking news as Keir Starmer dealt most embarrassing news yet

The Prime Minister has been dealt a significant blow on GB News. Former Special Adviser Oscar Reddrop discussed Plaid Cymru's win in the Caerphilly by-election on GB News, meaning there was a historic Labour defeat. The Welsh political party won the Caerphilly by-election with 47% of the vote, in a substantial turnout, with Reform UK in second place on 36%, while Labour came in third. It's Labour's first defeat in the area for 100 years. Speaking about his win, Lindsay Whittle said the by-election was "better than scoring the winning try for Wales against New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup."

On GB News, guests spoke about what this meant for the Labour Party. Oscar Reddrop argued: "The unpopularity of Keir Starmer is the main thing here... This is an absolute sign of things to come!"

Meanwhile, Political Editor Christopher Hope reacted to Plaid Cymru's win and said that it was a "wake-up call" for Reform.

One person responded on X: "Starmer knows full well how much he's disliked ! But keep going to Muslim communities and beg for votes !! But he's not going to get anywhere ! He's just wasting our money by pouring it here and there !!"

Another quipped: "Keir Starmer will be making an announcement later today stating that he has full confidence in Keir Starmer."

A third also argued: "Don't put any spin on it, the Welsh saw through the snake oil. And I am proud of my Welsh brothers and sisters for not falling for it."

Reacting to the loss, Alun Davies, MS for Blaenau Gwent, said on BBC's Radio 4 Programme: "We also need to learn the lessons of what happened yesterday, as I was talking to people in Caerphilly over the last two months - it became very clear to me that Welsh Labour is most successful when it is both Welsh and Labour.

"Rooted in our Labour values, the NHS was born in my hometown and that represents the social justice values which are part of who we are. People felt we had moved away from that. People didn't like the way we spoke, and sometimes dehumanised, refugees.

"We also need to stand up for Wales; we also need to be a party that unashamedly champions Wales' interest. Wales needs to be an equal part of the UK - and we are not at the moment."