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Results from 230 councils expected to trickle in throughout Friday, with study of new voter ID rules due in June

Behind the spin, the leaflets and the extensive game of expectations management played by all parties, today’s local elections are a key moment for both Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer.

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

Greg Hands said independent experts had made the prediction.

Senior Conservatives had feared up to 1,000 of their local councillors would be ousted in the Prime Minister's first big electoral test on Thursday

Election experts say Tories are heading for ‘drubbing’

Opinium poll suggests Conservatives have failed to make a dent in the opposition’s double-digit advantage

The Opinium poll suggests the Conservatives have failed to make a dent in the Opposition’s consistent double-digit advantage.

The PM’s Tory critics are still waiting for their moment, while Labour is looking for signs that its strategy is on track

Greg Hands was confronted with several issues s facing the UK on Sunday broadcast shows.

Just one day before polls open in England for the 2023 local elections, Labour is continuing to enjoy healthy double-digit leads, pointing to a potentially bruising result for Rishi Sunak in his first big test since becoming prime minister and Conservative leader in October.