UK's Conservatives suffer historic losses in local elections

Deutsche Welle

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The governing Conservatives suffered heavy defeats in a set of local elections on Thursday, adding to the sense that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will struggle to turn things around before a general election that he must hold within nine months.
The Gazette
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In Blackpool South, where there was a lone by-election, Labour enjoyed a massive 26-point swing from the Tories, who were nearly pushed into third place by Reform UK.
Daily Mail
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Braverman spoke out after the Conservatives lost 400 council seats in the local elections, as well as Andy Street as the West Midlands mayor, and 10 police and crime commissioners.
Guardian
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This comes after resounding wins for the Labour Party in big battles during the local elections this week, including in several mayoralty races.
Daily Express

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