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No leadership pressure on Badenoch despite Tory losses
Key takeaways
- In England, the Tories lost more than 500 seats and lost control six councils, while in Wales they lost 22 Senedd seats to finish in fifth place.
- With counting in Scotland still ongoing, the BBC is projecting that the Conservatives could finish fifth with 13 or 14 seats.
- Kemi Badneoich has insisted there are ground for optimism and said that "good strategy takes time".
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Jack Fenwick Political correspondent Getty Images Kemi Badenoch celebrates a rare victory in Westminster The Conservatives have suffered heavy losses in elections across the UK, with both Reform and the Liberal Democrats taking votes off Kemi Badenoch's party.
In England, the Tories lost more than 500 seats and lost control six councils, while in Wales they lost 22 Senedd seats to finish in fifth place.
With counting in Scotland still ongoing, the BBC is projecting that the Conservatives could finish fifth with 13 or 14 seats.
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