Conservative Party suffers losses in UK local elections.
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The UK's ruling Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, suffered a net loss of 235 seats in local council elections, while the opposition Labour Party gained 122 seats and the Liberal Democrats gained 63. The results are seen as a rebuke to the Conservatives after a year of political scandals, inflation, and stagnant economic growth. The results may be the last test of voter sentiment before the next general election, which is expected to be held next year. Labour said it was on track to win the next general election with an eight-point lead over the Conservatives.
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