Labour has said it is on track to win the next election, after taking control of key councils in the English local elections, including the swing seat of Plymouth.
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The Conservative minister Johnny Mercer was interviewed live on air just as it was announced his party had lost the seat. Mercer said it had been a 'terrible night' in Plymouth. He attributed Labour gaining the council to 'a number of factors', including 'a difficult time' for the local Tory group

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Labour claims English local election gains put it ‘on course for government’ ► https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/may/05/local-elections-labour-captures-key-target-of-plymouth-city-council

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