More than 800 councillors have been elected across England – an increase of over 50 Source link
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London mayoral and Assembly election count begins
In a first for this election, the ballot papers are being counted by hand, with a result due later. Source link
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Lib Dems add councillors as party targets Tory seats
Leader Sir Ed Davey claims voters are switching from the Tories because they are being “let down”. Source link
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Greens become biggest party in Bristol after poll
The Greens become the biggest party on Bristol City Council but fall narrowly short of an overall majority. Source link
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Chris Mason: Bleak picture for Sunak as Tories take hit
Labour has discovered a knack of winning in the local elections where they need to win in a general election. Source link
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Labour wins York and North Yorkshire mayoral election
Labour’s David Skaith becomes the first mayor of York and North Yorkshire. Source link
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Tory rebels back off Sunak coup despite losses
Conservatives remain gloomy about the general election but mayoral win provides a psychological boost. Source link
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People have had enough of ‘out-of-touch’ government – Lib Dems leader
Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey has said poor local election results for the Conservatives show it is time for change and people want to make the current government history. He appeared with people dressed in dinosaur costumes as the Lib Dems celebrated gains in local elections. LIVE: Local election results in text and video...
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Claire Ward elected as first East Midlands mayor
The new role will cover Derby, Nottingham, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Source link
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Ben Houchen bucks trend to be re-elected in Tees Valley
On a poor night for the Conservatives in local elections, Ben Houchen was returned as the mayor of the Tees Valley. The mayor told the BBC’s Richard Moss that he won because he that had “been able to deliver”. Lord Houchen denied he side-lined the PM in his leaflets and said Rishi Sunak has visited...