Government slumps to by-election defeats, as Tories accused of misreading public mood on green issues

James Murray
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Government slumps to by-election defeats, as Tories accused of misreading public mood on green issues

Historic defeats in Mid Bedfordshire and Tamworth prompt claims Number 10's attempts to drag net zero into the 'culture war' have failed

The government last night slumped to two by-election defeats, as Labour enjoyed the kind of electoral swing that suggests it remains on track for a sizeable victory at the next election. In Tamworth...

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