Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests
The Conservatives lost a seat to Labour in Salford. But the Conservatives gained a seat from an independent on the Isle of Wight.
The local elections revisited: an analysis of results in the West Midlands
Reviewing the details of the results in this region gives a sense of how volatile the electorate has become.
Mike Young: Why I’m backing Johnson
He is the only candidate who can deliver for communities like mine across the country, and keep hard-working Conservatives delivering at a local level.
Jason Rust: Why I’m backing Hunt
Representing a council ward with an army barracks, I am delighted with Jeremy’s support for properly funded armed forces.
Mike Rouse: Why I’m backing Raab
His pledge to cut income tax and National Insurance for the lowest paid is one that will resonate well on the doors across Redditch and beyond.
Gary Porter: Why I’m backing Javid
He secured two big wins for local government during his time as our Secretary of State – on both social care and housing.
Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests
The Lib Dems gained two seats from the Conservatives in Broxstowe. But the Conservatives gained a seat from an independent in North Devon.
The local elections revisited: an analysis of results in the East Midlands
Labour had some startling setbacks – it was usually the independents who benefitted. Elsewhere we saw Conservative losses to the Lib Dems.
Gareth Lyon: Building out is the way to victory in Rushmoor
If we listen to residents and provide good homes, then development can be popular.
Nick Rushton: Councils’ funding gap must be faced by the new Prime Minister – or we risk suffering at the ballot box.
Counties are the most exposed to financial pressures, but the least resourced to deal with them. Rural residents are getting a raw deal.
Mike Bird: Conservatives in Walsall have been rewarded for delivering on our pledges
Our collective decision to concentrate on targeted literature resulted in success against keyboard warriors navel gazing on social media and preaching to their own.
Judy Terry: Austerity hasn’t ended in Suffolk
Brexit and the leadership contest have reduced clarity on council finances. But the pressure to find savings is likely to continue.
Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests
The Lib Dems gained a seat from the Conservatives in Herefordshire. But the Conservatives held two seats in South Staffordshire.
The local elections revisited: an analysis of results in the North West
This region shows that Liberal Democrat progress, at the expense of Labour, remains modest.
Shaun Bailey: Khan should honour London’s history, not chase cheap headlines
Where was Khan’s outrage when human rights’ abusers, Mohammed bin Salman, or Xi Jinping, came to visit?