Tories admit to telling voters they don’t need ID on flyers
New rules brought in by the Conservatives make photo identification compulsory for elections in England.
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Local elections 2023: The councils to watch
A total of 230 local authorities in England are holding elections on May 4. Here are some of the key results to look for.
Tories struggling to find candidates for local elections amid fears of a humiliation
"We could go into the biggest local elections since 2019 not even fielding a full slate of candidates”, one ex-Cabinet minister said.
Local polls will be ‘clear indication’ for next general election, experts say
Political scientist Professor Sir John Curtice suggested that more “anti-Conservative” tactical voting will be likely in the 2023 local polls.
‘Not that good’: Corbyn reacts to Labour’s local election results
The former Labour leader suggested that Labour could have lost London council seats because his whip was removed.
‘Controversial’ Aspire Party to run Tower Hamlets – with ALL-MALE council
What a turn up for the books: The Aspire Party secured a shock win in Tower Hamlets this week, but their council picks are contentious...
Conservatives lose almost 500 seats as pressure mounts on Johnson
Sir Keir Starmer said the result had been “shattering” for the Conservatives.
Backlash for Johnson as Tories pay the price for partygate at the polls
Keir Starmer hails a ‘turning point’ for Labour as the party takes key London authorities from the Conservatives.
Tory councillor secures election win in Red Wall seat despite admitting assaulting a woman
Gordon Cranney pleaded guilty to a charge of assault by beating at Teesside Magistrates' Court only last week!