Published 15 days ago

Polls open in England’s local elections with Tories braced for heavy losses

Forecasts anticipate significant losses for the Conservatives in local elections, potentially impacting Rishi Sunak's leadership of the party and the country.
The elections determine local governance on practical matters like waste collection and crime prevention, with the Conservatives expected to suffer a substantial decrease in council seats.
The Conservative Party is likely to lose around half of the 1,000 seats they are competing for in the elections.

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BBC News

Election polls to open in England and Wales

Voters are to cast their ballots for local councillors, mayors and police and crime commissioners.

15 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Polls open in England’s local elections with Tories braced for heavy losses

Party predicted to lose about half of the 1,000 seats it is defending in contest that could shape Rishi Sunak’s future

15 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Polling stations set to open for council and mayoral contests across England

Elections are taking place in 107 local authorities across England

15 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Local elections 2024: What time do polling stations open and close tomorrow?

Around 2,600 council seats across are up for grabs in 107 local authorities while police and crime commissioner elections are being held in both England and Wales.

16 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Channel News Asia

England goes to the polls in key local elections

LONDON: Voters went to the polls in England on Thursday (May 2) for a host of crunch local elections likely to ratchet up the pressure on embattled Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The polls - a mix of council, mayoral and other local contests as well as a parliamentary by-election - are the last m

14 days ago·Singapore

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Metro News

Voters head to the polls across the UK for local and mayoral elections

It’s voting day in the 2024 local elections Candidates from Kent to Cumbria are holding their breath as polls open in massive local elections across the country. Councils, mayors and police roles across England and Wales are on the ballot. That includes London, where Sadiq Khan is hoping to become the first mayor to be elected to three terms. He is up against candidates including Conservative Susan Hall, Zoe Garbett of the Greens and Lib Dem Rob…

15 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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