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Tories seek solace in Uxbridge but byelections show mood is against them

Pollsters say dramatic swings spell bad news for Rishi Sunak, yet PM’s allies say there are still reasons to hope

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023

Analysis: Thumping double blow to the Tories, even if Ulez proved toxic for Labour in Uxbridge

‘Taken in the round, these by-election results do suggest that the Conservatives remain in deep electoral trouble,’ Politics Professor Sir John Curtice

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2023

Tories hold on to ex-PM's former seat in blow to Keir Starmer

THE Tories have held on to Boris Johnson’s former seat in a blow to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21, 2023

Tories hold ex-PM Johnson’s former seat in blow to Starmer

Labour had hoped to take Uxbridge and South Ruislip from Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives.

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023

Recount in by-election in Boris Johnson’s former seat

The prospect of the Tories retaining the seat is a blow to Sir Keir Starmer and may offer some relief for RIshi Sunak on a potentially tough night.

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023

Lib Dems claim to have delivered by-election blow to Sunak

The Liberal Democrats claimed to have ‘romped home’ in Somerton and Frome, one of three by-elections where votes are being counted.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Byelection results: Keir Starmer blames Uxbridge defeat on Ulez and calls for Sadiq Khan to ‘reflect’ on it – as it happened

London mayor’s plan to extend ultra low emission zone blamed by some for Labour’s defeat in Boris Johnson’s old seat

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023

Ulez expansion to Outer London cast into doubt as Starmer tells Khan to ‘reflect’ on it after Uxbridge defeat

Rishi Sunak suffers double by-election defeat in Selby and Ainsty, and Somerton and Frome

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2023

Tories braced for ‘disastrous’ by-election defeats

Rishi Sunak has warned MPs they face a ‘tough battle’ in the three crucial by-elections

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Polls close in by-election tests for Rishi Sunak’s leadership

The Tories face a battle to retain the three Commons seats up for grabs.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023