Should Rishi Sunak really celebrate Ben Houchen’s victory?
The Tees Valley mayor only won by running against the Prime Minister.
ByLocal elections
The Tories are doomed but Rishi Sunak is safe
Even the Prime Minister’s biggest opponents recognise that a change of leader will not save the Conservatives.
By
What the local elections mean for Westminster
If Andy Street and Ben Houchen can hold on, Rishi Sunak will claim that defeat is not inevitable.
By
The Tories are facing a moment of great peril
Rishi Sunak may gamble on a summer general election if he fears being removed by Tory MPs.
By
A bluffer’s guide to rural politics
Initially a reluctant candidate for a Herefordshire Council seat, I discovered the camaraderie, conflict and thrill of local elections.
By
Have the Conservatives already lost the next election? With Andrew Marr and David Gauke
The local elections may have confirmed one thing: the writing is on the wall for the government.
The Tory right says the quiet part out loud
Day two of the National Conservatism conference offered an unnerving insight into our ruling party.
By
PMQs: Keir Starmer enjoys a victory parade
The Labour leader relished Rishi Sunak’s electoral woes.
By
Who’s afraid of a Lib-Lab coalition?
With the country displaying a strong anti-Tory mood, neither Keir Starmer nor Ed Davey is ruling out an electoral pact…
By
Why Labour is winning back Leave voters
The local elections vindicated the party’s strategy of minimising Brexit and focusing on the cost of living.
By
A bad night for the Conservatives at the local elections
The Tories are under siege in both Red Wall and Blue Wall
Rishi Sunak, not Keir Starmer, is now the leader under pressure
A resumption of the Tory civil war would be yet another gift for the ever-fortunate Labour leader.
By
The Tories’ voter ID laws have damaged our democracy
Far too many of those who were needlessly turned away at polling stations did not return to vote.
By
The local election results suggest Keir Starmer is heading for No 10
Labour has made considerable gains on its 2019 performance including in key Leave areas.
By
What does Keir Starmer stand for?
The Labour leader lacks a big idea that encapsulates how he will run the country.
By
Local election results show the Tories are in trouble
Labour’s advances have dented Conservative hopes of a revival under Rishi Sunak.
By
What will the results of today’s local elections mean for Westminster?
For the media and politicians, the overarching question is whether Labour’s lead is as strong as the polls suggest.
By
Inside the Lib Dem and Labour assault on Tory commuterville
As England goes to the polls in the local elections, the Conservatives are under threat in southern Blue Wall seats.
By
Keir Starmer faces an assortment of political woes
The potential veto of Sue Gray as his chief of staff is only the latest setback for the Labour leader…
By
“No tangible benefits”: Tory councillors give their verdict on levelling up
An exclusive New Statesman survey reveals waning support for the government’s flagship policy.
By