Published 2 years ago

Local elections 2022: Tory MPs assess fall-out after ballot box bruising in PM's first electoral test since partygate fine

Summary by Ground News

Tories lose 338 seats in England, 62 in Scotland, and 81 in Wales. If the result was replicated at a general election, the Conservatives would lose their Commons majority. Labour took control in former Tory strongholds such as Westminster and Wandsworth. Lib Dems enjoyed success in councils across the country from Somerset to Hull.

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The Independent

Tory MPs urged to unite behind Johnson after local election losses

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi insisted the Prime Minister remained an electoral asset despite the loss of almost 400 councillors.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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RTÉ

Tories urged to back Johnson after election losses

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will use the Queen's Speech as an effort to secure his leadership following a bruising set of local elections which saw the Tories lose control of key authorities and suffer a net loss of almost 400 councillors.

2 years ago·Ireland

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Shropshire Star

Tory MPs urged to unite behind Johnson after local election losses

Boris Johnson will use the Queen’s Speech as an effort to secure his leadership following a bruising set of local elections which saw the Tories lose control of key authorities and suffer a net loss of almost 400 councillors.

2 years ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

Local elections 2022: Critics turn on Boris Johnson as Tories lose almost 500 council seats

The Conservatives lost nearly 500 council seats in Thursday's local elections with local leaders pointing to partygate and the cost of living as key factors.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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