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Rishi Sunak insists 'our plan is working' after double by-election defeat

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party suffered its ninth and 10th by-election defeats since the 2019 general election.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer celebrated the victories in Kingswood and Wellingborough, stating that they showed people's desire for change and the confidence in a revamped Labour Party.
Rishi Sunak acknowledged the losses, attributing them to challenging circumstances, and emphasized the need for his party to do more work before the upcoming general elections.

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BBC News

Sunak: Mid-term by-elections always difficult for governments

The PM says there were “particularly challenging” circumstances in two-by-elections his party lost to Labour.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Tory party has 'work to do' after byelection defeats, says Sunak – video

Speaking after the Conservatives suffered defeats in the Kingswood and Wellingborough byelections, Sunak told reporters: 'If you look at the results, very low turnout: [it] shows that we've got work to do, to show people that we are delivering on their priorities, and that's what I'm absolutely determined to do'UK politics live – latest updatesStarmer says ‘fantastic’ byelection wins show Labour is trusted to deliver change Continue reading...

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Hindustan Times

Rishi Sunak's party faces twin by-election defeats. ‘Plan working’, he says

Rishi Sunak on UK by-elections: Rishi Sunak said, “Midterm elections are always difficult for incumbent governments.”

3 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak breaks cover as Tories reel from by-elections hammer blow

Rishi Sunak said by-elections had taken place in “particularly challenging circumstances” after Labour claimed double victories over the Tories in Wellingborough and Kingswood.

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

Rishi Sunak insists 'our plan is working' after double by-election defeat

Labour overturned majorities of more than 18,000 and 11,000 to win the two seats, seemingly leaving Rishi Sunak staring down the barrel of a major defeat whenever the general election arrives.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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