Latest local election results show a bruising night for the Conservatives
The Conservatives have had a tough night as results from yesterday’s massive local elections trickle in – and it may get worse over the course of the day.
Labour claimed a win in the only Westminster seat race taking place yesterday, in the former ‘red wall’ seat of Blackpool South.
A huge swing of 26% in the vote was recorded for the party and its candidate Chris Webb, while Reform UK took a close third place.
Several local councils, including Hartlepool, Thurrock, Rushmoor and Redditch, have also been won by Labour in what it hopes is a precursor to a general election victory later this year.