Tories warn that Labour government would send Britain back to 'strike chaos' of the 1970s ahead of fresh wave of walkouts by train drivers

Fears that a Labour government would return Britain to 1970s-style 'strike chaos' were raised last night ahead of a fresh wave of walkouts by train drivers.

How Ursula von der Leyen's been given the ultimate family-friendly do-over: EU chief ditches boring professional politician look for doting grandmother - as #proudgrandma makes a comeback

Von der Leyen's team is positioning her as a grandmother with 'traditional, conservative family values'. Her team will highlight her 'personal' life as she campaigns for to be reappointed.

Disney documentary stars' sick jibe at cancer-stricken Charles: Wrexham footballers Paul Mullin and James McClean share tasteless photo while partying with Hollywood owner Rob McElhenney in Vegas

The pair are currently in Las Vegas with their teammates as they celebrate their promotion, although the remarks will bring fresh eyes to a duo who have a history of controversial remarks.

Wrexham stars Paul Mullin and James McClean make sick jibe at cancer-stricken Charles by telling followers 'we hate the f***ing King' as they join Hollywood owner Rob McElhenney at wild party in Las Vegas

The pair are currently in Las Vegas with their teammates as they celebrate their promotion, although the remarks will bring fresh eyes to a duo who have a history of controversial remarks.

Suella Braverman launches brutal attack on Rishi Sunak with warning he is leading Tories to electoral WIPEOUT unless party lurches Right after nightmare local election hammering

The Prime Minister and his allies are on the defensive after the Conservatives lost hundreds of local council seats and the prestigious West Midlands mayoralty to Labour.

Rishi Sunak told to 'get shovelling' to dig Tories out of deep electoral hole as party suffers nightmare local election hammering with loss of West Midlands mayor, hundreds of council seats and humiliation in London - but PM insists: 'Our plan is working'

The Prime Minister and his allies are on the defensive after the Conservatives lost hundreds of local council seats and the prestigious West Midlands mayoralty to Labour.

JUST 155 of 29,437 migrants who illegally crossed the Channel in small boats last year have been removed from Britain

Ministers have repeatedly vowed tough action on those entering the UK illegally, promising they will be removed with no right to return.

Rishi Sunak says he's 'disappointed' by Andy Street's shock mayoral defeat to Labour after Sadiq Khan trounced Tory rival to remain London's mayor - but PM insists UK is 'turning a corner' and his plan 'is working'

Labour claimed a shock victory in the West Midlands mayoral elections, beating the popular Tory mayor - in a move a jubilant Kier Starmer hailed as a 'phenomenal result'.

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: If the Tories hold their nerve, millions could still return to the fold

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: For a long time now, political commentators who want to fit in with the crowd have been more or less assuming a Labour General Election victory.

Labour's Richard Parker claims shock over Andy Street victory in West Midlands mayoral election as Jubilant Keir Starmer hails 'phenomenal result' that was 'beyond our expectations' plunging Tories into fresh crisis

Richard Parker appeared to be all smiles with party members and supporters in Birmingham, where the result was set to be formally announced.

Labour claim shock victory in West Midlands mayoral election: Jubilant Keir Starmer hails 'phenomenal result' that was 'beyond our expectations' as Andy Street's defeat plunges Tories into fresh crisis

Richard Parker appeared to be all smiles with party members and supporters in Birmingham, where the result was set to be formally announced.

Victory may be in sight for Starmer but the polls can be deceptive - and Labour still needs to offer a clear vision for the future, writes DAVID BLUNKETT

It's been an undeniably good week for the Labour Party, and a bad one for the Conservatives. So it's no wonder that there is perhaps even confidence, among Labour supporters

Andy Street LOSES West Mids mayor battle in body blow for Rishi Sunak after nightmare local elections for the Tories... as rebels warn 'hapless' PM could now face fresh coup bid

Andy Street has been defeated by Labour rival Richard Parker after an extraordinary struggle that saw a series of recounts.

Tories in crisis after Andy Street loses his seat as West Midlands mayor, being beaten into submission by Labour - in a second key victory for Keir Starmer after Sadiq Khan beat Conservative rival in London landslide

Richard Parker appeared to be all smiles with party members and supporters in Birmingham, where the result was set to be formally announced.

Labour claims shock victory in West Midlands mayoral elections, beating Tory Andy Street

Both sides are warned the race was 'too close to call', with the result - initially due around 3pm - finally coming this evening.

Bring on the election! Sadiq Khan tells Rishi Sunak it is time to go to the polls as he wins historic third term as London mayor after trouncing Tory rival Susan Hall in a landslide - and hints he could enter national politics saying 'wait and see'

The Labour Mayor thanked Londoners for voting him back in after he trounced his Tory rival Susan Hall - dashing rumours that he could be ousted by a backlash over ULEZ, crime and Gaza .

Bring on the election! Sadiq Khan tells Rishi Sunak it is time to go to the polls as he wins historic third term as London mayor after trouncing Tory rival Susan Hall in a landslide - and hints he could enter national politics saying 'just wait and see'

The Labour Mayor thanked Londoners for voting him back in after he trounced his Tory rival Susan Hall - dashing rumours that he could be ousted by a backlash over ULEZ, crime and Gaza .

Local elections 2024: What a difference three years makes! Maps make clear the extent of the battering taken by Rishi Sunak's Conservatives

These are some of the key battlegrounds as the Conservatives have faced a woeful showing across the board.

Bring on the election! Sadiq Khan tells Rishi Sunak it is time to go to the polls as he wins historic third term as London mayor after trouncing Tory rival Susan Hall in a landslide

The Labour incumbent defeated Susan Hall in most of the 14 electoral areas in the capital, sweeping to a huge victory.

West Mids mayor battle goes into extra time: Result of Andy Street's struggle to fend off Labour is delayed for HOURS after officials order recounts - with Rishi Sunak desperate for a silver lining from dire local elections

Recounts are under way with Andy Street desperately trying to fend off a challenge from Labour's Richard Parker.

DAN HODGES: How the plot against Rishi really fell apart - and sealed the fate of the party

It was a fortnight ago in the dingy basement of a dive bar in Soho that the Tory Party's fate was sealed. As the 80s hit Don't Stop Believin' blared, a No 10 adviser and topTory rebel eyed each other warily.