No Tory councils here – our forecast for the 2025 English Local Elections
The Conservatives can expect a bad night. But all eyes are on Reform.
By Ben Walker
With this large of a majority, perhaps not. But a new Conservative leader could capitalise on the moment.
By Ben WalkerHow Great Britain voted, ward-by-ward
By Ben WalkerThe broad contours of this election are easy to predict. The scale of Tory freefall remains uncertain.
By Ben WalkerGeneral elections are more than personal popularity contests.
By Ben WalkerConstituency visits can tell us a lot about a party's electoral strategy.
By Ben WalkerThe return of Nigel Farage is enough to tip the balance.
By Ben WalkerThough polls almost always narrow just before an election, 2024 is not normal.
By Ben Walker