The prime minister is being optimistic at best with his reading – but these results to suggest Labour’s win might not be as decisive as polls currently suggest.
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Local election results are strong predictors of general elections held in the same or following year.
Mayoral votes, a by-election triggered by a scandal and a prime minister under threat. It’s a big week.
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Paul Whiteley is a Friend of The Conversation.Professor, Department of Government, University of Essex
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