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Rishi Sunak launches the Tory manifesto at Silverstone racing circuit. Credit: Getty

Tory manifesto devoid of ideas shows Sunak has run out of road Ralph Blackburn

Rishi Sunak is facing a big test at the local elections. Credit: Mark Hall/Getty/Adobe

Local elections: Labour takes dramatic victory in West Midlands

No love lost between Susan Hall, left, and Sadiq Khan, right. Credit: NW

Social media rumours can't mask disastrous local elections for Tories Ralph Blackburn

West Midlands Tories: mayoral candidate Andy Street, left, and Dudley leader Patrick Harley, right. Credit: Mark Hall/Getty/NationalWorld

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Nadine Dorries quits as Tory MP as Boris Johnson’s honours revealed

Labour calls for investigation into Teesworks development

A pilot and two passengers onboard the plane needed emergency care (Photo: PA))

UK airport closed after ‘plane crash’ leaves 3 in hospital

The Labour leader has slammed the party under Sir Keir's leadership

Jeremy Corbyn slams Keir Starmer’s Labour Party as 'offering nothing' to voters

Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer both have their eyes on Hartlepool (Graphic: James Trembath)

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