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Loss of Wakefield, and Tiverton and Honiton could push backbench Tories towards restarting efforts to oust PM

Boris Johnson acknowledged that mid-term votes are “never necessarily easy for any government” as polls closed in Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton.

By-elections in Wakefield and the Devon seat of Tiveron and Honiton could deliver a stunning setback for the Tory Prime Minister.

Polling guru Professor Sir John Curtice warned that Boris Johnson is facing 'increased antipathy' from voters - and a double defeat could show the Government is 'at risk of losing its electoral footing'

PM due to meet Prince of Wales during his visit to Rwanda; voters go to polls in Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton

Voters head to the polls on Thursday in two closely watched UK by-elections that risk renewing pressure on beleaguered Prime Minister Boris Johnson following months of scandals and setbacks. His ruling Conservatives are tipped to lose both contests, for the parliamentary seats of Tiverton and Honiton in southwest England and…

Labour clear favourite to win in Wakefield while Tories and Lib Dems in close race in Tiverton and Honiton

Boris Johnson faces crucial electoral test in two by-elections on Thursday

The two by-elections, both triggered after the previous Tory MPs resigned due to scandals, are seen as key tests for Boris Johnson’s leadership.