The Conservative party are facing troubling results from the local elections, after Labour won a by-election in Blackpool and gained the 'home of the British Army' while Reform saw a surge in votes across the UK.

Labour swept to victory in the Blackpool South by-election, securing a majority of 7,607.

It was the third biggest swing from the Conservatives to Labour at a by-election since the Second World War.

The party also took Rushmoor - known as "the home of the British Army" - despite it being run by the Tories for the past 24 years.

Nick Ferrari is joined by Tory Party Chairman Richard Holden to discuss.

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