Worst performance in 40 years increases PM Sunak's tension, massive defeat in UK local elections
The result of a by-election on one seat along with local elections in Britain has increased the pressure on the Conservative Party and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. This is considered to be the worst performance of the ruling Conservative Party in 40 years. Indian-born Rishi Sunak, who is facing pressure from rivalry in his own party, will now be attacked by the opposition Labor Party.
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The result of a by-election on one seat along with local elections in Britain has increased the pressure on the Conservative Party and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. This is considered to be the worst performance of the ruling Conservative Party in 40 years. Indian-born Rishi Sunak, who is facing pressure from rivalry in his own party, will now be attacked by the opposition Labor Party.
Despite leading the local elections, the Conservative Party has suffered a crushing defeat in the Blackpool South parliamentary by-election. Labor Party leader Sir Keir Starmer described the result as a seismic victory. Said the Blackpool result reflected the mood of the entire country. This was an election in which voters had a chance to send a message directly to Rishi Sunak.
By-election signals change for Rishi Sunak
Starmer said this by-election signals a clear change for Rishi Sunak. In Blackpool South, Labor Party candidate Chris Webb defeated Conservative candidate David John. This seat was won by the Conservative Party in 2019 during the time of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
26 percent votes shifted from Conservative to Labor Party
In this election, 26 percent of the vote shifted from Conservative to Labor Party, which is the third largest victory in a by-election since 1945. Prominent pollster Professor John Curtice told the BBC that we are seeing the Conservative Party's worst performance in local elections in 40 years. All the results for the post of Mayor are likely to come by Sunday. But the initial results are strengthening the Labor Party's favour.
Voters can join Pro-Brexit UK Independence Party
In the general election, traditional voters of the Conservative Party may turn to the pro-Brexit UK Independence Party (UKIP). At the same time, during voting in local elections, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson had to return from the polling station for not bringing his ID, but was later allowed to vote if he brought his voter card.
