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MP for Dover hits out at ‘tired and chaotic’ Conservative government as she joins main opposition party
Having given up on removing the prime minister, their mission now is to make him the fall guy
Elections in the capital demonstrated close tactical voting among Labour and Lib Dem supporters
The policies of the chancellor and his opposite number are looking increasingly alike
State of UK health service is one of the most important issues for voters, according to YouGov
Labour vote has become very efficient, meaning more power to sway results in our electoral system
The inability to know when the game is up is something both politicians and organisations struggle with
PM seeks to rally support by warning of dangers of Labour-led coalition after setback in local polls
Senior Conservatives warn prime minister that action is needed as despair at local election results grips party
Governing party’s local election results were about as bad as they could have been
Labour support was spread widely but Downing Street grasps national projection of 7-point gap as cause for hope
Labour unseats Andy Street in Conservatives’ flagship West Midlands mayoralty
Conservatives’ flagship West Midlands mayoralty goes to Labour after recount
The prime minister chose the ground on which the local election campaign was fought — and is now paying the price
Conservatives’ bid to harness backlash against rising crime and vehicle emissions zone expansion failed to pay off
Andy Burnham’s re-election in Manchester cements Labour gains across the country
Labour hails ‘seismic’ by-election result as Tories haemorrhage council seats but hold on to Tees Valley
UK prime minister faces a mutinous party but rebellion off the cards — for now
Leader of right-wing party praises ‘great progress’ but narrow gains raise doubts about its electoral impact
Result provides glimmer of hope for Rishi Sunak in otherwise grim local election results
Reform UK damages the Conservative party’s prospects, but is still below its performance in opinion polls
Conservative MPs await voters’ verdict in more than 2,600 council seats and 11 mayoralties in England and Wales
How local election results will play out; plus, Sunak will be anxious to hear if Tory incumbent Andy Street clinches West Midlands
Mayoral and council hopefuls in UK opt for different colours on campaign material and avoid references to party
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