ELECTIONS

The results reinforce the realignment of Britain's electoral geography

Ben Page says 'nationally the Conservatives are hurting, but you wouldn’t bet against them winning again, despite "levelling up" being the policy area voters think they are worst at'.

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By Ben Page | 11 May 2022

With last week's local elections, and the end of two flagship Conservative councils in London, the old verities of local government seem to be falling fast.

What were voters deciding on this time?

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Ben Page

Popular articles by Ben Page

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  3. As ever the challenge will be execution
  4. What the public wants
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