With an estimated 25% vote share, Tory performance matches 1995 nadir reached under John Major
Voters took part in elections for local councils and regional mayoralties, which hold a patchwork of powers after a concerted phase of devolution over recent years. With more than half of, the Conservatives had lost more than 200 local councillors, with many more expected to follow as results continue to be counted.
With a general election due to be held by January at the latest, and widely expected in the autumn, Labour hopes to replicate its success in these and many other areas. The SNP leader, Humza Yousaf, resigned this week after abruptly collapsing a coalition deal with the Green party – adding to Labour’s hopes it can build Scottish support.
But Labour pointed to the significant swing in support against Houchen. The party also secured victories of its own in the race for new regional mayoralties in the East Midlands, and York and North Yorkshire – the latter where Sunak’s own constituency lies.
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