Conservatives expect heavy losses that could destabilise Rishi Sunak’s premiershipBoris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting photo IDLocal and mayoral elections: results to look out for and whenThe first boxes have arrived at the count in Blackpool South, Rishi Sunak’s first big electoral test.The Conservatives do not expect to hold the seat after today’s byelection, a senior party source has told Sky News.The most important election of the night is the historic byelection in Blackpool, caused by yet more Tory chaos and scandal. It’s the only election today where voters have had the opportunity to directly reject Rishi Sunak’s party in Westminster. Continue reading…
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Author : Yohannes Lowe
Publish date : 2024-05-03 00:00:31
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