British PM Sunak Avoids Wipeout in By-Elections

British PM Sunak Avoids Wipeout in By-Elections
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Left narrative

Despite holding onto Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Sunak has been left reeling following disastrous voting swings against the Tories in all three constituencies. While there will be disappointment in the Labour camp following the impact of Khan’s Ulez plans, there remain clear signals that the UK is simply fed up with the Conservative’s disastrous premiership.

Right narrative

Sunak must be breathing a sigh of relief following the retention of Uxbridge and South Ruislip. Although the victory cannot hide the pain of the bigger picture, London’s clear rejection of the Ulez extension planned by Sadiq Khan is an opportunity for the Tories to expose internal Labour division before the next general election.

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