By-elections were seen as an indicator of the two main parties' prospects at a time when voters are struggling with high inflation, strikes and rising mortgage rates.
They were seen as an indicator of the two main parties' prospects amid current economic challenges.
Voters are struggling with high inflation, strikes, and rising mortgage rates.
Rishi Sunak managed to avoid a significant political wipeout in the key local elections.
By-elections provide insights into the public's mood and the political landscape ahead of general elections.