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Which byelection seats are being fought – and will the Tories lose them?

Polls in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Somerton and Frome, and Selby and Ainsty will test the government’s popularity on Thursday – but local issues are also at the fore

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak admits crunch by-elections will prove ‘difficult’ for Tories

All eyes in Westminster will be on Thursday’s by-elections in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Selby and Ainsty, and Somerton and Frome

Evening Standard

Lib Dems hopeful of knocking another brick out of the Tory Blue Wall

The Liberal Democrats are hoping to overturn a more than 19,000 majority to win the Somerton and Frome by-election from the Conservatives on Thursday.

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Sunak admits crunch by-elections will prove ‘difficult’ for Tories

All eyes in Westminster will be on the by-elections in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Selby and Ainsty as well as Somerton and Frome on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Sunak to face crunch by-elections as Tories battle to keep seats

All eyes in Westminster will be on the by-elections in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Selby and Ainsty as well as Somerton and Frome on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Tories face ‘challenging circumstances’ around upcoming by-elections, says Sunak

July 20 will see elections held in Uxbridge South Ruislip, Selby and Ainsty and Somerton and Frome.

The Independent UK

Struggling Rishi Sunak admits by-elections will be 'difficult' amid dire polling

The Tories face potential defeats in three polls in Uxbridge and South Ruislip; Selby and Ainsty; and Somerton and Frome next Thursday

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Tories select councillor to run in byelection after Warburton resignation

Faye Purbrick will represent Conservatives in Somerton and Frome’s local elections, expected to take place on 20 July

The Guardian - UK

Frome unenthusiastic about byelection ‘nobody wants’

All parties could face a tough test in disillusioned Somerton and Frome, the seat vacated by the disgraced MP David Warburton

The Guardian - UK

David Warburton: Tory MP formally quits over cocaine use and harassment allegations

David Warburton’s resignation as Somerton and Frome’s MP leaves Rishi Sunak facing another by-election battle

Evening Standard

Warburton formally quits as MP over cocaine use and harassment allegations

David Warburton’s resignation as Somerton and Frome’s MP leaves Rishi Sunak facing another by-election battle.

The Independent UK

David Warburton accuses House of Commons watchdog of preventing him from ‘speaking out’

Warburton stood down from his seat of Somerton and Frome to leave Rishi Sunak facing another potentially damaging by-election

The Independent UK

House of Commons watchdog denies claims from ex-Tory MP

David Warburton stood down from his seat of Somerton and Frome to leave Rishi Sunak facing another potentially damaging by-election.

The Independent UK

Sunak faces another by-election after ex-Tory MP resigns following scandal

David Warburton has stood down from his seat of Somerton and Frome.

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Ex-Tory MP David Warburton resigns after suspension over harassment and drugs claims

MP for Somerton and Frome had Tory whip removed after two women complained he made unwanted advances towards them

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Researchers claim to have solved mystery of stranger who washed up on Australian beach 70 years ago

South Australia Police and Forensic Science South Australia have not verified the findings of Prof Abbott so far

AAP

Somerton man 'identified' as Carl Webb

A University of Adelaide professor says he's identified the so-called Somerton man as Victorian engineer Carl Webb, ending an enduring mystery.

Daily Mirror

Couple 'nearly died' after neighbour launched samurai sword attack in row over shoes

Dean Brown, 42, went after Jennifer Robinson, her ex-partner Lance Buchanan and another man on a street in Somerton, Somerset, following a row in October last year

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The Guardian - UK

Tories suspend David Warburton amid claims over sexual harassment and drug use

Whip withdrawn from Somerton and Frome MP after allegations handed to the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme

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