Conservatives: British PM Rishi Sunak suffers historic by-election defeats
The UK's governing Conservative Party suffered two major defeats in safe parliamentary seats, casting doubt on their ability to win the upcoming general election. The opposition Labour Party overturned large majorities in Mid-Bedfordshire and Tamworth, signaling a significant decline in support for the Conservatives. These results indicate that Labour is on track to regain power for the first time since 2010. The defeats highlight the Conservatives' vulnerabilities and the challenges faced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in closing the gap with Labour.