The Labour Party is preparing to challenge the Conservatives in two upcoming by-elections on Thursday, with reports suggesting they may gain another Tory stronghold. The mood in the Labour campaign is cautious, as noted by @RMCunliffe, with Wellingborough being highlighted as a significant Tory heartlands seat. Observations from both NewStatesman and top Observer colleagues indicate that some Tory MPs believe their party has not fought hard in these by-elections. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces a test with these elections, as Labour is widely expected to win both districts amid the challenges facing the Conservatives.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces by-elections on Thursday in two Tory-held English districts. Labour is widely expected to take both given the headwinds facing the Conservatives https://t.co/hv6yFcSNL7 https://t.co/JOiodHX0WO
Two by-elections could test Rishi Sunak yet again, and the Bank of England's Andrew Bailey testifies. Here's your Sunday briefing. https://t.co/ljMiABWc1x
Interesting article by top Observer colleagues about how some Tory MPs feel the party has basically given up and has barely fought in the two upcoming by-elections - both supposedly safe seats. That’s very much the sense I got from Wellingborough. https://t.co/TEZ8dfKbUs
“The mood of the Labour campaign is cautious. They stress again and again that Wellingborough is a “Tory heartlands” seat, and that just being in the running is an achievement.” 🖊️ @RMCunliffe https://t.co/pfk5hdzs5A
“Labour is preparing to gain yet another Tory stronghold. The Conservatives are struggling in yet another former stronghold – but the real danger is how many votes it loses to Reform.” 🖊️ @RMCunliffe https://t.co/uSkYPjKtGy