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There is growing evidence of an electorate sufficiently angry at Tory incumbents to back whoever stands a chance of defeating them.

"The Conservatives have created a nation in their image, ensuring a degree of Tory rule even when out of government".

Sir Keir Starmer hosted a gathering of newly-elected Labour council leaders at the party’s headquarters in central London.

Similar results ten years ago showing an upswing towards UKIP were said to hail the emergence of a fourth political force in the UK.

Good riddance. UKIP suffered a 'total wipeout' during the 2023 Local Elections - and other far-right parties were also humiliated.

Tory MP Justin Tomlinson said the Conservatives had to take the “dreadful” results as a “wake-up call”.

Rishi Sunak has insisted he will push on with his agenda despite the Tories suffering major losses in his first electoral test.

"Cried at the polling station this morning as the old lady in front of me, who had struggled to walk there, was turned away", one person said.

The Tory MP said "it has clearly been a really tough night for the Conservative Party".