Tory councillors express dissatisfaction with the party, fearing significant losses in the upcoming local elections. Polls indicate potential major setbacks for the Tories, with predictions of losing half of their council seats. Concerns are raised about the impact on the Conservative Party, including the fate of Tory mayor Ben Houchen.
💥 There is a growing belief that mass defeats in the local elections next month, particularly the fate of Tory mayor Ben Houchen, could prove explosive for the Conservative Party https://t.co/NAR2CskbrM
‘’If it's more than 500 more than half of the seats they hold, that will be seen as very bad news.’’ Polls suggest Tories could lose half of the council seats that the party holds, Professor Tony Travers tells #TimesRadio. https://t.co/TzENTCXpOd
Almost half of Tory councillors think Rishi Sunak's Government is 'too left-wing', poll finds - as PM is warned next month's local elections will be a 'bloodbath' https://t.co/firgYNThXt https://t.co/VDsdldkIKD
🚨EXC: Almost half of Tory councillors think Government is too Left-wing Two thirds of local representatives are dissatisfied with party nationally as they fear ‘bloodbath’ at May elections https://t.co/OEM2PvmQKi
“The Tories are going to get so wiped out at the local elections. Rishi Sunak is going to be forced into a position where he has to call an election before that or face a leadership campaign.” @mulkerrins predicts a June election on #TimesRadio. @hugorifkind | @GrainneMaguire https://t.co/DZ9SbwffM4