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The Prime Minister said the results were 'obviously disappointing' following Labour's victories in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire, saying by-elections are 'always difficult for governments'
Public sector net borrowing was £14.3billion last month, significantly below the £20billion that had been pencilled in by analysts.
Radicalism and reassurance are an unlikely combination. But in Tamworth and Mid Beds, the party got the two working in harness, says LabourList editor Tom Belger
After four consecutive general election defeats, Labour is now hoping it is on the brink of another 1997 moment - but Keir Starmer and his top team are taking nothing for granted.
ANDREW NEIL: Once again the Tories were on the wrong end of 20 per cent-plus swings, this time in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire, which both fell to Labour.