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Local elections: are we heading for a 1997 moment?

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The local election results so far paint a fairly grim picture for the Conservatives, whilst Labour and the Liberal Democrats have made big gains in key areas. With Starmer in the advantage position ahead of the next general election, how will No. 10 respond? Is there a path for the Tories in 2024? 

Katy Balls speaks to Fraser Nelson and pollster James Johnson. 

Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

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