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Two of Westminster's best-connected journalists, Sky News's Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard, guide you through their top predictions for the next seven days in British politics.
Rishi Sunak has admitted the Tories may not win the general election after some grim local results, but Labour has accused the PM of "not listening". Meanwhile, the SNP's has named John Swinney as its next leader. Listen to a new Politics At Jack And Sam's podcast as you scroll.
Tory incumbent Andy Street has suffered a shock defeat to Labour in the West Midlands mayoral election after a partial recount was ordered.
Mr Street sought to distance himself from the Conservative Party brand during his campaign and instead ran on a personal platform, highlighting an endorsement from former prime minister Boris Johnson.
The local election results picture so far is intriguing. Labour leads the way but it is having to share the headlines with seat gains made at the Conservatives' expense by the Liberal Democrats, Greens and a range of local independents, Professor Michael Thrasher writes.