Labour won control of councils in England and was successful in a special election for a Parliament seat, indicating a possible win in the upcoming general election.
The victory of Ben Houchen in Tees Valley, albeit with a reduced vote share, may have helped Prime Minister Rishi Sunak avert Conservative lawmakers' revolt.
Labour leader Keir Starmer saw positive results overall, but in areas with large Muslim populations, such as Blackburn and Oldham, candidates may have suffered due to the party's pro-Israel stance during the Gaza conflict.
Labour's win in the parliamentary seat of Blackpool South indicates a substantial swing from Conservative, with a 26% shift, potentially leading to the party's return to power in the upcoming general election.
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