Tory turmoil: Recent by-election losses cast shadow on Rishi Sunak, Conservative Party’s future – Martin Ivens

In a stunning turn of events, the UK's ruling Conservative Party faces a grim outlook after losing two once-secure seats in recent by-elections. The defeats signal a potential downfall in the upcoming general election, with critics predicting a historic setback for the Tories. Labour's victories and the emergence of the right-wing Reform party add to the Conservatives' woes. As Prime Minister Rishi Sunak grapples with internal dissent, economic challenges, and strategic decisions, the looming election casts a shadow of uncertainty over the party's future. The clock is ticking, and the feel-bad factor may haunt the Tories until election day.

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By Martin Ivens

 Sometimes there's no light at the end of the tunnel. The ruling Conservative Party's loss of two previously safe seats in by-elections on Thursday heralds likely defeat in a UK general election, expected later this year. Rishi Sunak may try to blame the low turnout and the unfavorable circumstances that prompted the contests, but the prime minister can take no comfort in his own lame excuses.

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