Tories lose almost half of their councillors in local elections, but one result gives UK prime minister Rishi Sunak solace
Labour leader Keir Starmer hails it a historic victory for his party as PM clings to northern hope
The Tories suffered a drubbing in the British local elections yesterday, losing around half of their councillors.
However, with a general election just months away, UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has looked to the Tees Valley for consolation as Ben Houchen’s re-election on Teesside was one of the few bright spots for the Conservatives.
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