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www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Labour wins 2 special elections, dealing blow to PM Sunak

The UK Conservative Party is facing challenges after losing two seats in special elections to the Labour Party.
The Conservatives have lost 10 by-elections since the last general election. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Europe politics

UK voters deliver double blow to Rishi Sunak, electing Labour lawmakers in two special elections

Conservatives lose two English districts to opposition-party lawmakers, raising concerns about their chances in the upcoming national election.
Labour candidate Damien Egan won in Kingswood and Labour's Gen Kitchen took Wellingborough, seats that Conservatives held in the 2019 election. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Turnout Data Reveals the Core of Democrats' Success in Special Elections

Polling shows President Biden trailing against Donald J. Trump, with dissatisfied young and nonwhite voters.
Special election results indicate that Democrats have outperformed Biden's 2020 results, but they do not accurately represent the general electorate. [ more ]
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