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What does Andy Street's defeat mean for Rishi Sunak?
The local elections results are in, and the Conservatives have lost more than 450 council seats. After a full recount, Labour’s Richard Parker beat A…
1 year, 10 months ago
Have the Tories avoided a local election catastrophe?
Rishi Sunak can breathe a (small) sigh of relief. Ben Houchen, the so-called ‘patron saint of the red wall’, has won a third term as Tees Valley mayo…
1 year, 10 months ago
Labour triumphs in Blackpool as Tories suffer heavy losses
It's looking like the worst night for the Conservatives in 40 years. The prediction – that the Tories will lose about half of the council seats they …
1 year, 10 months ago
Can Ben Houchen save Rishi Sunak?
Tomorrow, voters go to the polls for the last set of local elections in this parliament, alongside 11 mayoral elections in England, 37 police and cri…
1 year, 10 months ago
Will the Tories' mental health focus backfire?
As figures now show there are 2.8 million people claiming out-of-work benefits, Rishi Sunak gave a speech looking at welfare reform. But with more an…
1 year, 10 months ago
Humza Yousaf quits – what next?
Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf has just announced his intention to resign. Lucy Dunn speaks to Katy Balls and Spectator contributor Iain Macw…
1 year, 10 months ago
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 28/04/2024
Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows.
The prime minister is in a frustrated mood as he bats away questions about…
1 year, 10 months ago
Can Starmer do patriotism?
It was St George's Day this week, and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he has 'no time' for those who 'flinch' at the St George's flag. But how au…
1 year, 10 months ago
Can Humza Yousaf hang on?
Humza Yousaf faces the biggest crisis of his leadership to date – with his fate in the hands of former SNP leadership rival Ash Regan. Will Humza ste…
1 year, 10 months ago
Is this the beginning of the end for Humza Yousaf?
After two and a half years in government together, Humza Yousaf has terminated the SNP’s governing pact with the Scottish Greens. The decision was ru…
1 year, 10 months ago