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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
John Crace

Kemi brings little cheer to toxic Tories bracing for tough local elections

Kemi Badenoch pursing her lips while giving a speech
‘She basically just looked everyone in the eye and told them they were dead men – and women – walking.’ Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA

It’s more than likely you have given little or no thought to the local elections taking place on 1 May. After all, more than half the population will pay no attention to them on the day itself. If so, then the Tory party will be delighted. Long may it stay that way.

The Conservatives find themselves backed into a corner – desperate for an outbreak of national amnesia about the local elections but aware that they have to do something to mark the beginning of the campaign. Otherwise, it will just look as if they are running scared. Heads in the sand.

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