Despite a bright spot with the Tory Tees Valley mayor winning re-election, the bad news has kept rolling in for Rishi Sunak after a disastrous set of local votes.
As he tries to fend off a fresh coup bid from Tory rebels, Rishi Sunak admitted that results so far were 'disappointing' but insisted Keir Starmer had still not sealed the deal.
As the declaration looms in the contest, Labour sources admitted that they were set to 'fall short' of ousting Tory incumbent Ben Houchen despite a 'significant swing'.
Rishi Sunak is hunkering down for a grim day as results continue to flow in, with experts warning the Conservatives are on track for their worst showing in 40 years.
Rishi Sunak is hunkering down for a grim day as results continue to flow in, with experts warning the Conservatives are on track for their worst showing in 40 years.
Rishi Sunak is hunkering down for a grim day as results continue to flow in, with experts warning the Conservatives are on track for their worst showing in 40 years.
Rishi Sunak is hunkering down for a grim day as results continue to flow in, with the most striking so far Keir Starmer seizing the Lancashire seat.
Rishi Sunak is hunkering down for a grim day as results continue to flow in, with the most striking so far Keir Starmer seizing the Lancashire seat.
Rishi Sunak is hunkering down for a grim day as results continue to flow in, with the most striking so far Keir Starmer seizing the Lancashire seat.
Chris Webb will become the newest MP in the House of Commons after winning the Lancashire constituency for Sir Keir Starmer's party.
Chris Webb will become the newest MP in the House of Commons after winning the Lancashire constituency for Sir Keir Starmer's party.
Chris Webb will become the newest MP in the House of Commons after winning the Lancashire constituency for Sir Keir Starmer's party.
Labour are boasting of being 'on track' for power at Westminster after making gains in key council contests.
Labour are boasting of being 'on track' for power at Westminster after making gains in key council contests.
Labour are boasting of being 'on track' for power at Westminster after making gains in key council contests.
Council contests across England could yet decide Rishi Sunak 's political fate, while they are also a final test of voter opinion ahead of the looming general election.
Council contests across England could yet decide Rishi Sunak 's political fate, while they are also a final test of voter opinion ahead of the looming general election.
The Prime Minister - and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer - are nervously awaiting the outcome of council elections across 107 local authorities in England.
The Prime Minister - and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer - will be nervously awaiting the results of council elections across 107 local authorities in England.
Polling stations opened at 7:00am and will close at 10:00pm on Thursday, with the first results expected to be announced after midnight on May 3.
Up to 20 illegal migrants were detained in the UK-wide operation, which saw immigration officials take people, including women, into custody.
