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Local elections 2023: Conservatives suffer early local election losses Labour and the Liberal Democrats have made gains in local elections in England, with the Conservatives losing some council seats. Plymouth, Medway, and Stoke-on-Trent councils were won by Labour, while the Lib Dems took Windsor and Maidenhead. The Tories lost their majorities in Tamworth, Brentwood, Hertsmere, and North West Leicestershire. However, only a minority of councils counted overnight and most results will not be confirmed until later on Friday. The vote is the first big test of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s electoral popularity since he took office. Conservatives acknowledged disappointment at…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Friday’s front pages report on several news stories including the Prince and Princess of Wales visiting a SOHO pub during a break from Coronation rehearsals. Rehearsals for coronation The Metro reports that the prince served a pint, while the Daily Mirror calls his wife the “Princess of Ales.” The Daily Express quotes the Dean of Westminster, who says that the King appears “relaxed” despite the “huge burden” of the Coronation. The Daily Mail reports a “furious row” over China’s decision to send Vice-President Han Zheng instead of President Xi Jinping, while the Daily Telegraph…

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