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English local council elections swing heavily against Conservatives

British PM Rishi Sunak's Conservatives are facing a bleak set of local election results, with voters punishing scandals and inflation

The New Daily

Rishi Sunak defiant despite Tories suffering major losses in local elections

Labour claimed its victories so far suggest Sir Keir Starmer will be able to enter No 10 after a national vote.

The Independent UK

Conservatives almost 'completely wiped out' of Bath and North East Somerset

It's been a 'terrible' night for the Tories

Bristol Post

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‘Terrible’ night for Tories as Labour takes key councils in local elections

The results mean Labour is on course to win the next General Election, campaign co-ordinator Shabana Mahmood has said

The Independent UK

Conservatives suffer heavy losses in first electoral test for Rishi Sunak

Labour gained control of Plymouth, where the Tories had run a minority administration – a result branded “terrible” by Government minister and local MP Johnny Mercer – then did the same in Stoke-on-Trent, another general election battleground

Wales Online

Local elections 2023 – live: Labour set to form next government, says Starmer, as Tory losses mount

Conservatives lose control of 48 councils but Rishi Sunak plays down results

The Independent UK

First electoral test for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sees Tories taking heavy losses in the local elections

Early results in Greater Manchester are continuing to flow in

Manchester Evening News

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Tories suffer losses in first electoral test for Sunak

Labour and the Liberal Democrats both made gains as the Tories suffered setbacks.

The Independent UK

Labour maintains firm hold on Sunderland City Council with Lib Dems becoming majority opposition

The Labour party and the Liberal Democrats were in jubilant mood on election night

Chronicle Live

Tories suffer losses as local election counts continue

The contests were the first where voters in England were required to show photo ID, with some turned away as a result of lacking the correct papers.

The Independent UK

Local elections 2023 live: Labour becomes largest party in local government – as it happened

Conservatives continue to suffer heavy defeats as Labour, Lib Dems and Greens make gains

The Guardian - UK

Rochdale council local elections 2023 results in full

20 seats were contested in Balderstone & Kirkholt, Bamford, Castleton, Central Rochdale, East Middleton, Healey, Hopwood Hall, Kingsway, Littleborough Lakeside, Milkstone & Deeplish, Milnrow & Newhey, Norden, North Heywood, North Middleton, Smallbridge & Firgrove, South Middleton, Spotland & Falinge, Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough, West Heywood and West Middleton

Manchester Evening News

Sunderland City Council local election results 2023: How every candidate scored

The results were finalised at Silksworth Community Pool, Tennis and Wellness Centre at around 1.30am on Friday

Chronicle Live

Local election watch: key results to look out for across England

With more than 8,000 seats up for grabs, various battlegrounds will give a glimpse of the state of the parties

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Daily Mirror

Local elections 2023: When do polls close and what ID do you need?

Across the country over 8,000 seats are up for grabs in 230 councils across England today - but under controversial new rules voters must take photo ID with them to cast a ballot

Liverpool Echo

Tight local election battle nears finish line in one of UK's richest neighbourhoods

Voters will go to the polls tomorrow to elect three councillors for the next four years

Chronicle Live

Gateshead local elections guide 2023 - all the candidates and the issues for voters

Here is everything you need to know for the upcoming local elections in Gateshead.

The Guardian - AU

Conservative NSW parties will benefit from shunning of Mark Latham, experts say

Shooters party and potentially Liberal Democrats may have more influence in upper house as One Nation becomes marginalised

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The Guardian - UK

‘Cost of eating’ crisis: price of school lunches up by a third in parts of England

Exclusive: Increases since 2019 also outstrip funding for free school meals as costs jump, Lib Dems find

Chronicle Live

Sunderland elections: Will Labour continue its hold or will there be a major upset?

The elections will take place on Thursday, May 4, and voters will be keen to find out if Labour will keep control

Nottingham Post

The key races to watch out for in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire's 2023 elections

The elections on May 4 will determine the political control of councils for the next four years

The Independent UK

Millions turn to ‘DIY security’ as Tories ‘fail to tackle crime’ – Lib Dems

Some people have even bought a dog in order to feel safer at home, according to a poll commissioned by the party.

Chronicle Live

Newcastle City Council local elections 2023: All the candidates, big issues, and seats to watch

Here is everything you need to know about what's happening in Newcastle on local election day 2023

Daily Mirror

Local election results times: Hour-by-hour guide to when key battles will be announced

The 230 councils being contested in the local elections were last up for grabs in the dying days of Theresa May's premiership in 2019, when the Tories suffered major losses at the ballot box

Bristol Post

Labour promises new home insulation scheme and subsidised buses if they win South Gloucestershire Council

Voters will head to the polls on Thursday, May 4, to decide which political party should run the council

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