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Ipswich's Tom Hunt confirmed he had been forced to act and blamed his dyspraxia, a condition that affects sufferers' organisational skills.

Tory MP forced to seek help with vote after losing photo ID required to cast ballot under rules brought in by Conservative government

A Tory MP has been forced to seek an emergency proxy vote…
Sir Keir Starmer said Labour's victory in the York and North Yorkshire mayoral election was 'a very, very special moment' in an appearance at Northallerton Town Football Club with the new mayor, David Skaith

Rishi election nightmare continues: Tories lose control of more true-blue councils

Rishi Sunak’s election nightmare has continued as the Tories lost control of…
Senior sources acknowledged that they were set to 'fall short' of ousting Tory incumbent Ben Houchen (pictured) despite a 'significant swing'

More body blows for Rishi Sunak as Tories lose slew of true-blue councils in crucial general election battlegrounds – with Tees Valley mayor clinging on in rare bright spot amid the carnage

Rishi Sunak suffered more body blows at the hands of voters tonight…
The area north of Oxford and close to Chipping Norton contains the family home of the Foreign Secretary and former prime minister, and Clarkson's Farm, which features in his hit Amazon TV series.

Lib Dems win council seat in leafy Cotswold area home to Tory Foreign Secretary David Cameron and Jeremy Clarkson's farm as they hope to make local election 'Blue Wall' gains

By David Wilcock, Deputy Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 07:46 EDT, 3…
Senior sources acknowledged that they were set to 'fall short' of ousting Tory incumbent Ben Houchen (pictured) despite a 'significant swing'

Glimmer of hope for Rishi as Labour 'admits defeat' in Tees Valley mayor battle with hopes Andy Street can hang on in West Mids – despite Tories turning on PM after disastrous Blackpool South by-election and council bloodbath

Rishi Sunak was given a glimmer of hope amid dire elections today…
Visiting the Blackpool South constituency this morning flanked by Angela Rayner, Keir Starmer said voters wanted to 'turn the page' on the government

Tories turn on Rishi after disastrous night sees local council bloodbath, a hammering from Labour in Blackpool South by-election and Reform sucking up support – as Keir Starmer gloats that voters want to 'turn the page'

Rishi Sunak is facing mounting Tory unrest today after a disastrous election…
Rishi Sunak is facing a battering from voters today after the Tories were put to the sword in the Blackpool South by-election - and suffered a swathe of early council losses. The PM is hunkering down for a grim day as results continue to flow in, with the most striking so far Keir Starmer seizing the Lancashire seat.

Rishi takes a beating in brutal night for Tories

Rishi Sunak is facing a battering from voters today after the Tories…
Rishi Sunak (pictured canvassing in Chelsea with wife Akshata Murty yesterday) is bracing for a dire set of results from the local elections

Rishi takes a beating in brutal night for Tories: Starmer gloats of 'seismic' win as Labour seizes back ex Red Wall seat in Blackpool South by-election, as Sunak faces local council bloodbath in 'road test' for General Election

Rishi Sunak is facing a battering from voters today after the Tories…
Labour supporters celebrate success in Sunderland as local election results began to be declared

Night of Tory turmoil ahead? Labour boast Keir Starmer is 'on track' for No10 as they claim victory in Hartlepool and hold onto Sunderland in early local election results – while confident Reform say they're 'outperforming' Rishi's Conservatives

The first results have been declared in local elections as Tories fear a…
Which councils in England are up for grabs in the local elections? Interactive map reveals where counting is getting underway

Which councils in England are up for grabs in the local elections? Interactive map reveals where counting is getting underway

FRIDAY  Councils: 12.30am Broxbourne 1.30am Hartlepool, Rochford, Sunderland 2am Bolton, Gosport, Ipswich,…