Tories Face Heavy Losses in Final Pre-Election Test
Poll Finds Labour on Course for Landslide Victory
Conservatives braced for possible wipe-out in local council elections on Thursday
The Conservatives are braced for heavy losses in the final pre-election test before next month’s General Election. A new poll finds Labour on course for a landslide victory, with the Conservatives facing possible wipe-out in some areas.
The poll, conducted by YouGov for The Times , found that Labour is on 42%, up 7 points since the last poll in March. The Conservatives are down 5 points to 33%, while the Liberal Democrats are up 2 points to 12%.
The poll suggests that Labour is on course to win the most seats in the local council elections, which will be held on Thursday. The Conservatives could lose control of a number of councils, including some in their traditional heartlands.
Labour Blasts Tory Record on Local Government
Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls said the poll showed that the public had lost confidence in the Conservatives’ ability to run the country.
He said: This poll is a damning indictment of the Tories’ record on local government. They have cut funding to councils, which has led to job losses and cuts to essential services. People are fed up with the Tories and they are ready for a change.
The Conservatives said they were disappointed with the poll findings, but insisted that they were fighting hard to win the local council elections.
A Conservative spokesman said: We know that we have a tough fight on our hands, but we are determined to win back the trust of the public. We have a good record on local government and we are offering a clear plan for the future.
Key Battlegrounds in Thursday’s Elections
The key battlegrounds in Thursday’s elections will be in the south of England, where the Conservatives are hoping to hold on to control of a number of councils. Labour will be looking to make gains in the Midlands and the north of England, where they hope to win control of a number of councils that have been held by the Conservatives for many years.
The results of the local council elections will be seen as a key indicator of the mood of the public ahead of the General Election on May 7.
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