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Sunak faces toughest by-election yet, says resigning Tory MP

Former Tory MP Chris Skidmore warns Rishi Sunak of a tough by-election fight in his former seat.

Skidmore quit in protest over the government's watering down of net zero pledges. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Rishi Sunak in desperate calls to British conservatives after by-election losses

Rishi Sunak calls for conservative unity after by-election losses

Tories face challenges with by-election defeats and internal pressure [ more ]

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Reform UK makes gains as Tory losses mount in double by-election drubbing

Reform UK, a right-wing challenger party, achieved its best by-election results yet, securing double-digit vote shares in Wellingborough and Kingswood.

Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg expressed concern over his party's performance and advised they should learn from the defeat. [ more ]

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The voters of Wellingborough and Kingswood said one thing with one voice: the Tory era is over | Polly Toynbee

The Tories suffered their ninth and tenth losses in recent by-elections, making it the most losses for a government in over 50 years.

There was a significant swing from Tory to Labour in the North Northamptonshire seat, the second biggest swing since WWII. [ more ]

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Sunak: Mid-term by-elections are always difficult

The Conservatives lost two by-elections to Labour in Wellingborough and Kingswood.

Rishi Sunak criticized Labour for lacking a plan to deliver real change. [ more ]

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Sunak breaks silence after double by-election defeat in Wellingborough and Kingswood

Rishi Sunak breaks his silence after Conservative party's double by-election defeat

Low turnout in the by-elections shows lack of enthusiasm for Keir Starmer and Labour Party [ more ]

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Disaster for Sunak as Labour overturns Tory majorities in double by-election defeat

Labour won back-to-back by-election victories in Kingswood and Wellingborough, overturning significant Tory majorities.

The losses put pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and raise concerns for Tory backbenchers ahead of a general election. [ more ]

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Tories reeling from huge by-election defeats urge Sunak to change course

Rishi Sunak is facing pressure from within his party after consecutive by-election defeats and a recession announcement.

The Labour Party overturned large Tory majorities in the by-elections, signaling a desire for change in the country. [ more ]

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By-elections: Tory gloom deepens after double poll blow

Labour's victories in the by-elections extend the trend of their success and Conservative struggles.

Reform UK's performance in the by-elections adds to the political spice and delivers a blow to the Tories. [ more ]

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Two by-elections, two Labour wins... in two minutes

Labour wins by-elections in Wellingborough and Kingswood, overturning Conservative majorities.

Labour secured Peter Bone's former seat with a majority of over 18,000 in Wellingborough. [ more ]

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Wellingborough and Kingswood by-elections: Labour scores double victory over Tories

Labour wins two by-elections, overturning Conservative majorities in Wellingborough and Kingswood.

The swing towards Labour in Wellingborough was the second biggest from the Tories to Labour in any post-war by-election. [ more ]

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Kingswood and Wellingborough results leave Tories 'with mountain to climb'

The Conservatives suffered two by-election defeats and two gains for Labour, indicating that they still have a long way to go to regain their standing.

The swings in the by-elections, particularly in Wellingborough, were significant and not a major surprise given the standing of the parties in the opinion polls. [ more ]

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When are UK's February by-elections and who is standing?

There are three upcoming by-elections in the UK, testing Rishi Sunak's leadership.

The Tories could face a significant defeat if they lose any of the contested seats. [ more ]

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4 months ago

Rishi Sunak faces triple by-election washout, polling gurus warn

Top pollsters predict three devastating by-election losses for Rishi Sunak at the start of a general election year.

Labour Party is the favorite to win all three contested seats.

Conservatives are trailing by 18 points and facing fears of electoral wipeout. [ more ]

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Labour wins by a mile and by a whisker in double by-election victories

Labour won both Hoxton East & Shoreditch and De Beauvoir by-elections in Hackney, maintaining council control. [ more ]

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When is the Rochdale by-election and who are the candidates?

Labour celebrates victories in Kingswood and Wellingborough by-elections.

Labour faces uncertainty in Rochdale by-election due to antisemitism row. [ more ]

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Conservatives are in deep, deep electoral trouble' says country's senior pollster

The Conservative party is in deep electoral trouble following their double by-election defeat.

The drop in support for the Conservatives in these by-elections is in line with their current drop in opinion polls. [ more ]

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