Labour insisted this would be enough to win an election, taking into account a projected collapse of the Scottish National party. Based on results counted early on Friday morning, the party said it was heading for a result that if repeated across the country…would give them an eight-point lead over the Conservatives. “Labour has said it is on track to win the next election, after taking control of key councils in the English local elections, including Plymouth and Stoke-on-Trent. Local elections 3) Labour claims English gains such as Plymouth and Stoke-on-Trent put it ‘on course for government’ With around a quarter of results declared, the Conservatives had lost large number of seats across England – The I.However, counting in only about a quarter of the 8,000 council seats up for grabs took place overnight, and Sunak and his rivals will wait for more results to come in through Friday…” – The Financial Times Such losses would match or exceed some of the most pessimistic projections. Early results suggested the Conservatives could possibly lose as many as 1,000 seats compared with their standing before the elections. The Tory prime minister woke up to news that his party was on the ropes, with Labour making inroads in key target seats in the North and Midlands and the Liberal Democrats advancing in rich areas of the south. “Rishi Sunak’s governing Conservatives on Friday faced crushing losses in UK local elections as voters in many parts of England turned against the party after a tumultuous year. Local elections 2) The Conservatives face ‘steep losses’ of up to 1,000 seats Curtice suggests the results so far may point to a hung Parliament at the next general election. Why the local election results won’t tell us whether Sunak or Starmer will win the general election – Jane Merrick, The I.Angry ousted Tories could make general election tough for Sunak – Daniel Finkelstein, The Times.Local election suspended after councillor dies as polls open – The Daily Telegraph.A ‘dark day for British democracy’, campaigners say after photo ID rules block voters – The Daily Telegraph.Curtice warns Tories could lose 1,000 seats – Daily Express.Who won local elections in my area? Live map of results in England – The I.‘Huge’ losses in ‘Red Wall’ and heartlands – The Daily Mail.Labour is increasingly confident that gains made in local elections overnight would allow the party to take at least seven areas from the Tories, including Aldershot, Hampshire, which has been Conservative for more than 100 years.” – The Times Johnny Mercer, the veterans minister and Tory MP for Plymouth, was drowned out by Labour celebrations as he lamented the performance of his party. Sir Keir Starmer’s party recorded key victories in areas including Stoke-on-Trent and Plymouth, and believes that if the results so far were replicated nationally, Labour would enjoy a larger win in a general election next year than Sir Tony Blair’s 1997 victory. “The Conservatives have suffered a “terrible night”, a minister has admitted, as Labour made “whirlwind gains” across the country. Local elections 1) Tories suffer ‘terrible night’ as Labour makes early gains
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