UK Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party has avoided what some predicted could be a disastrous performance in local elections which could have intensified questions about her leadership.
In council elections across England the opposition Labour Party failed to gain control of a series of key target local authorities.
And the Conservative Party made some gains as a result in the collapse of the vote for anti-EU, anti-immigration party UKIP.
Early analysis suggests the Conservatives performed better in areas with a strong Brexit vote - while Labour did so in Remain areas, and among younger voters.
Conservative cabinet minister Liam Fox says it's been a bad night for Labour.
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Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell is blaming the media for raising expectations about Labour's performance.
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In council elections across England the opposition Labour Party failed to gain control of a series of key target local authorities.
And the Conservative Party made some gains as a result in the collapse of the vote for anti-EU, anti-immigration party UKIP.
Early analysis suggests the Conservatives performed better in areas with a strong Brexit vote - while Labour did so in Remain areas, and among younger voters.
Conservative cabinet minister Liam Fox says it's been a bad night for Labour.
IN: "Particularly…
OUT: …from opposition."
DUR: 15 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0504elections-fox1.mp3
ALT:
Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell is blaming the media for raising expectations about Labour's performance.
IN: "All the…
OUT: …progress."
DUR: 8 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0504elections-jm1.mp3