Ben Houchen says he ‘forgot’ his blue Tory rosette
The winning candidate in the Tees Valley contest also praised the Opposition’s position on devolution, saying it would give him ‘more autonomy’.
The winning candidate in the Tees Valley contest also praised the Opposition’s position on devolution, saying it would give him ‘more autonomy’.
The Reform UK MP was forced to field questions about politicians having regular broadcasting slots on GB News.
Richard Holden admitted it had been a disappointing night for his party, but insisted the widespread losses are ‘typical for a Government in midterm’.
Impressive gains in the North East suggest the party could be on track for a historic performance in the local elections.
The Tories are expected to suffer heavy losses in the locals, but how bad is bad?
Chris Webb won Blackpool South with 10,825 votes as the Tories were adrift in second with 3,218 votes.
It is three years since the Tories last gained a seat at a by-election.
The Conservatives finished second, narrowly holding off Reform UK.
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