Abi Brown and Dan Jellyman: We are witnessing the Conservative urban revival in Stoke

In 2011, we only had a couple of councillors. Now we lead it. Labour’s complacency has given us the chance to grow.

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.

The warning from the local elections to Labour MPs seeking to thwart Brexit – or stay in the Customs Union

Those representing constituencies with big majorities that voted Leave may conclude they don’t want to push their luck.

Interview: May – No, we’re not proposing leaving the ECHR. For the moment, we will look “at what else we can do”

But she confirms that Britain is leaving the ECJ’s jurisdiction, and says that there is a very clear choice on Thursday – between “me and Jeremy Corbyn”.

WATCH: Is Labour on the rocks in Stoke?

Sebastian Payne visits the by-election front line to explore the depths of the Opposition’s crisis.

Abi Brown: Providing the homes that Stoke needs

We will extend our popular £1 homes initiative, which saw 33 terraced properties emptied by the Labour Pathfinder scheme brought back to life.

WATCH: Labour’s pro-EU message gets short shrift from voters in Stoke

The Guardian’s John Harris finds MPs struggling to convince their party’s traditional supporters to vote Remain.

Cllr Abi Brown: Winning for the Conservatives in Stoke

Targeting, local candidates and campaigning with the Parliamentary candidates produced gains.