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Counting is under way in two by-elections in what are traditionally safe Tory seats - but Sky News understands the governing party is expecting to lose both.
Polls have closed in the Wellingborough and Kingswood by-elections as Rishi Sunak faces a double defeat.
The Tories do not expect to win the Kingswood and Wellingborough contests despite them taking place in what should be very safe Conservative seats.
The outcome could deepen gloom among the governing Conservatives
The Conservatives are defending both seats while Labour is the main challenger.