Simon Bosher News Today

One mother from Portsmouth says she has to fight for SEND services, no matter who is in power.

Political parties make a last-minute push for votes ahead of Thursday's local election.

Voters punished the Government over a cost-of-living crisis and ‘Partygate’, after fines were imposed on the Prime Minister and Tory MPs for breaking COVID-19 lockdown rules. The loss of key councils, including Wandsworth, Barnet and Westminster, will increase pressure on Mr Johnson, who is fighting for political survival over more potential fines and a possible

Ministers conceded it had been tough for the ruling party, particularly in the south of England where it lost ground to Labour in London and the Liberal Democrats in its blue wall heartlands.

A council leader has resigned from the Conservative Party after accusing the government of 'ignoring' his county.

Labour joy in London, Tory fury at Johnson, and a good night for the Lib Dems.

In England, more than 4,000 councillors in 146 councils are standing for election in major cities.

Boris Johnson’s party suffered losses to Labour in Wandsworth and Barnet, with defeat also expected in the local election in Westminster.

Conservatives lost seats on many councils, as voters helped Labour and the Liberal Democrats gain holds in new areas.

Boris Johnson faced a backlash from local Tory leaders as his party lost major London authorities to Labour and suffered setbacks across England.