What do the local election results mean and what are the consequences for Rishi Sunak | ITV News

Rishi Sunak said voters “will stick with us“ despite a “disappointing“ series of heavy local election losses, as Sir Keir Starmer hailed Labour's wins as a “clear message“ the country wants change. Counting is still underway across the country but the picture is already dismal for the Tories, who could be on track to lose as many as 500 seats in what could be their worst showing in 40 years, warn electoral analysts. The Conservatives have lost more than half of the seats they have been defending, while Labour has made significant wins, including crucially, the new mayoralty in York and North Yorkshire in the prime minister's own backyard. Read the full story on the ITV News website: • Subscribe to ITV News on YouTube: • Get breaking news and more stories at Follow ITV News on Facebo