Tag #Electoral Predictions

What is the most significant challenge facing the Conservative party in the upcoming local elections, and what are the immediate implications of the predicted losses?

The Conservative party is bracing for substantial losses in the upcoming local elections, with co-chair Nigel Huddleston acknowledging the challenge posed by the high-water mark set in 2021. Electoral Calculus polling suggests the Conservatives could lose hundreds of seats, primarily to the Reform UK party and, to a lesser extent, the Liberal Democrats. This is evidenced by the downplayed launch of the Conservative campaign and Huddleston's frank assessment of the situation.