Local Election Results: Beginning of the End of Sunak?

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On Thursday, parts of England and Wales went to the polls to elect councillors, mayors, and a new MP in Blackpool South. In this video, we take a look at why these elections are taking place, the results, and what another blow means for Sunak.
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[@ABI-qw2bj]

I really hope people won't fall for Reform's growing popularity, they may have a significant portion of the voteshare but it's incredibly unlikely for them to win more than 2-3 seats in a general election.

[@davidmccann9811]

Reform are just another protest party like UKIP. They play up to people's fears over immigration.

[@hungo7720]

The Tories have wrecked the uk. Its economic growth has been stagnant for years following the aftermath of the financial crisis. And you have brexit which have further exacerbated its economic woes.

[@marcusj9947]

It's unacceptable for 1 party to have control of the PM for almost 15 years

[@jeff__w]

The graphics on these TLDR videos are always superb-crystal clear, visually attractive, and perfectly paced (e.g., the additional graphics at 3:45 and after). It’s a main selling point of this channel, to me, anyway.

[@roro4787]

He should be removed from the office

[@mbatatok-tokngogo2711]

Why are you guys always in such a rush to get videos out? If only you had waited one more day, you could have covered the nail biting finish that was the west midlands mayoral election. What's the point in a TLDR video if it doesn't cover what was arguably the most exciting and most significant result? A generic video of 'there were local elections and tories will probably do badly' really doesn't add much; we knew that already. An 'analysis of election results' video released before all the results are out is not an analysis video. It's basically just speculation based on opinion polls. Which could have been done at any point in time, whether there were elections or not.

[@williamjones7163]

I am an American. I know this should be interesting but it is turning for my brain to oatmeal mush. I wish you the best and may the politicians you elect be the best for you all.

[@TaskeenUddin-wg6oi]

The End of Suit on Hanger with fake accentuated English.

[@user-sd3ik9rt6d]

Dead party walking

[@dh1380]

They would be better off ..... than in Westminster

[@DeafMaker]

Will there be a follow up video now the full results are known?

[@mrvwbug4423]

At the rate Tories are declining, It looks like Reform or Lib Dem could end up leading the opposition after the next GE.

[@kurman4749]

Even Sunak now knows that his goose is cooked.

[@NoResultFound]

TLDR should have waited to release this video because the rest of the results are out 1hr after release.

[@humdiddy9999]

Does the lighting make the room look Smokey to anyone else? It genuinely looks like I’m getting analysis, albeit quite good, from a coffee shop in the Netherlands

[@CallumRSU30]

“Stop! Stop! He’s already dead!” seems the most apt Simpsons quote here.

[@vorong2ru]

Gaza is a doorstep issue? In a country where there is not a single public service works well? No NHS, no transport, inflation... But yeah Gaza is a doorstep issue.

[@VivekBabbar]

Rishi might actually go down as the worst PM for the UK. Guy thinks he was voted in by the public to make such stupid statements day after day 😂

[@20electric]

How more obvious can it be, they should do the right thing and call a general election.

[@dave8323]

Sunak or starmer. Truly, they are the best the uk has to offer, role models for us all

[@phil2544]

about time

[@djoldschool]

The only good thing about Reform UK is that it shows us the places to most avoid moving to.

[@MrBurnsExcellent]

I truly hate both labor and the tories🥲🥲

[@terryloftus3207]

AFTER Andy Street LOST,he wore his TORY ROSETTE,what a hypocrite.

[@keiranokeeffe6682]

Oldham mentioned 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@yousausage]

Good.

[@youcantata]

14 years of Tory tenure was long enough for trying. It is time to give Labour Party a 14 years tenure to make a difference.

[@Muddrelks]

When you talk about overturning majorities it would be helpful if you showed both the previous election's results and the current one. The comparison number you have on screen from around 1:49 is a bit confusing, and you need to stop the video to get the point. Two bars next to each other would show the same thing much better

[@Steviebond2]

For me, what caught my eye is that the LibDems are now second in terms of the results, first time I've seen happening since 1996.

[@86rmb]

Can someone explain why politicians are so against a ceasefire, like wtf do they get out of it?

[@EvilMammal]

i know it probably won't happen, but reform polling very close to the tories is very concerning...

[@ThatBraineatingamoeba]

They will probably get no or very litlle seats

[@EvilMammal]

@@ThatBraineatingamoeba i agree - but if the next ge does tank the tories, it either means or their votes go to a far right party or the tories go far right... either or is just as bad

[@richardbrown1189]

Not sure how they suffered a "terrible defeat" in the Tees Valley election...

[@SirAntoniousBlock]

Captain of the Titanic: _Where's all this fucking water coming from?_

[@iainpattison903]

Keep going Reform UK, keep going Labour.

[@TaskeenUddin-wg6oi]

The beginning of the End of Indian Cartoon.

[@freeofgreed]

I feel like everyday we have a new "end of Sunak" video lol.

[@Isomoar]

Tory popularity is never "understandable" 😂😂

[@alvaroludolf]

With the advance of the far-right Reform, the Tories are suffering with the first-pass-the-post that kept them in power for so long.

[@RextheRebel]

Far Right? You mean the normal party pre 2000? Their policies are the same as milk toast Tories back in the 60s.

[@lewis0705]

@@RextheRebel yes, far right

[@chickenbites8877]

Rishi Sunak said on the news last night his Torys are DOING WELL LOL!!!

[@alasdaircook5673]

You have to laugh don't you?

[@rayc9539]

Delusion is prominent amongst this breed of tories

[@jamespreston7823]

so much for your sponsors teaching how you how to present information... the graphs at the @1:47 mark were awful

[@Makalon102]

It's like someone just eyeballed the bar proportions to number values, or maybe it's done by ai as it looks correct at first glance

[@rishigenviranna8080]

It seems the only bad news for Labour is their dropping support among Muslim voters, first in Rotherham, now in Oldham. Can TLDR do a video on this? Which seats are at risk to the Workers Party or independents in the general elections?

[@SirWhig-esq.]

Beginning with the ouster of Thatcher, and ending in utter calamitous failure of BoJo et al

[@rodzacjisook]

Always about the north. It is like the south of England does not exist

[@multienergico9299]

I have a feeling that at this stage, even if Sunak was a competent president, the Tories would lost anyway.

[@Henbot]

I didn’t vote for Labour this Mayoral or Local because of Gaza. I’ll only back MPs that ain’t licking IDF boots. A 11 percent drop From Muslim voters is significant especially on national scale if it occurred. It would still me labour win but have a chunk taken out of them

[@davidmccann9811]

Isn't Khan supporting the Palestinians though?

[@2gointruth]

Act now!..

[@Utsu-P_Enjoyer]

The sheer number of politicians in the UK blows my mind considering the size of the population

[@mused89]

Can we stop talking about Reform and focus on the Greens and Lib Dems, you know, the ones actually winning seats?

[@mudgie2140]

"they've suffered a defeat in the tees valley" **shows that they didn't** Mate, I'm no fan of the Tories but please sense check your output before it is put out

[@sepia2227]

YES! - Sorry

[@Michformer]

Dayum! Lib Dems on a streak. Independents and Greens also did quite well.

[@ps3isthebest560]

I hope this is a sign to get the tories out of power in the next General election coming up because I've had a dam enough of the Conservatives

[@brenoaugustoii4892]

Sorry this is really supossed to make sense?If the torries are going bad nationally why you would not vote torries locally?A local election isnt supoosed to be about local issues?Why someone would care about a foreign conflict in local election?

[@RJG5]

Well, exactly. The system doesnt work as intented or maybe it does if the initial intent was a faux democracy

[@techtinkerin]

Absolutely hilarious

[@edwardscrase6136]

I don't understand why that type of lobbying violation isn't a criminal offence?

[@MegaRuggerio]

This First past the post System is undeniably ridicules because the majority of people do nit get represented,

[@kellyhawkes3191]

I'm hoping for a good independent in my area, to vote for in the GE .

[@tonib5899]

The real irony is if the pip reviewed Sunak he would assessed as “unfit for the job”.😂😂😂

[@willkydd]

Unrelated to the content, but I find the audio delay unnerving.

[@davidsummer8631]

At some point Labour where always going to win a election so even if the Conservatives had a successful parliamentary term the voters might still vote them out because this time they want something different

[@davidmccann9811]

Yep. We elect Labour into government because we're so fed up with the Tories. And then once we get fed up with our Labour government, we elect the Tories again.

[@xyz-uw3ps]

Busy news week! Are you guys still gonna make it to the march today? Palestine won't free itself.

[@Infinitystar225]

Why would a march in the UK affect what's going on in Palestine?

[@xyz-uw3ps]

@@Infinitystar225 it won't

[@bbd121]

DaFuk? How did Reform UK jump past Lib Dems? What's happening?

[@Vandel96]

Gaza. People are extremely upset at the predominantly Muslim protests again a war that they either dont care about, or support the other side in. This isnt my point of view, im just stating what ive been seeing.

[@MarkusAldawn]

​@@Vandel96 So if it's what you've been seeing, it _is_ your point of view. Literally- it is the view that you have gotten from your vantage point. View from a point; point of view, it's where the phrase comes from. My point of view, by contrast, suggests the opposite; most people I know oppose the war and are increasingly frustrated by the complicity of our politicians. To know the truth, we would have to look at more objective measurements than our own points of view, such as polling around how people feel about the war in Gaza, who they support, and how it is changing their voting intentions.

[@Talisguy]

Xenophobia.

[@oliverleonard7730]

Reform might well get more votes than the Lib Dems but it won't translate into seats since Reform's vote is pretty much average across the entire country around 10-20% won't win them a seat. The Lib Dems have strong areas but also areas with no support at all, they could end up winning 50 seats though easily.

[@LS-jv9hp]

@@Talisguy Ah yes people totally want millions of foreigners who hate them, their religion and culture to come in the boat loads. No way thats gonna cause generational issues in health, schooling, demographics, religion, economic and housing. The UK can totally handle that, the economy is in the best place possible for it! Totally not justified to want most of them gone over the literal crisis it's building.

[@Tudsamfa]

I fully admit I am both biased and not at all in-the-know when it comes to British politics. But why is it Reform UK that is talked about when both Greens and Lib Democrats got more councillors, I assume also in previously conservative regions, while Reform UK got none? So even if all conservative councils were replaced by Reform UK ones, they would still be a minority, and there would be more seats to gain by appealing to liberal/whateverTheRightTermIs voters?

[@a.d.clarke4990]

7:36 shocker! 🙄

[@FightingTorque411]

20 seconds in and you've called the Tories *winning* the Tees Valley election (complete with graphic showing their winning vote distribution) a "terrible defeat". At this point I'm unsubscribing from you because your quality standards are now so poor that I don't trust anything you produce. Something something airport departure, but if TLDR receive some feedback on why I've done so, I'm of the perhaps naïve opinion that they might actually raise their game and win me back.

[@aharonmercy6433]

Sunak is ruling the British people with iron fist, its his wish to conduct election.. Its near to dictatorship 😂

[@theshadowling1]

For a dictator he's doing very little with his power and has been defeated in trying to pass laws alot....

[@davidmccann9811]

He has until January to do so.

[@shogun2215]

We need a General Election NOW. The Conservatives have clearly lost their mandate to speak for the people, and it's high time they stopped squatting in Westminster.

[@Emperor-Inker]

35 days for lobbying & no prison time. Funny how double standards work for mps over the normal citizens

[@shaow1789]

if you spit you get a fine but this nothing but a slap on the bum hahahaha

[@HappyAirplaneWindow]

Indian prime minister

[@mr.netflix9149]

Modi will probably be reelected. Not much to cover there.

[@loub3405]

Ngl labour are alot more appealing now chairman Corbyn has gone.

[@jakel8627]

Appealing if you're old, plain, boring, zionist, and have emotional anxiety.

[@waqmanime]

Why do you think Corbyn was bad?

[@slayerrocks2]

Cos the papers said so.

[@theshadowling1]

@@slayerrocks2 So same reason people said to get rid of Liz Truss?

[@slayerrocks2]

@@theshadowling1 you think that an evidenced collapse of the economy, due to Trussonomics is the same as a concerted 4 year character assassination? You may be alone on this one.

[@bnzss]

Something to be said about the LDs, who are making strong gains despite middling national polling (and vote share) - shows they're targeting Tory seats and counties hard, which in a general election will help Labour

[@douglasstewart3889]

Reform are a gift. Splitting an already low right wing vote. More power to them.

[@SimonWallwork]

The Tories are done- usher in the practically identical, but slightly worse Labour party. It's enough to make you weep.

[@SammyInnit]

What do you base the claim "slightly worse" on exactly?

[@kongphooey7230]

Correct ! Like reading CNN & Fox comments here. Folk still think that Lab or Cons can change our planned direction. Usefull tools

[@ChuffedLemon]

Labour is basically “Tory lite,” but they are in no way “worse” than our current lot

[@kongphooey7230]

@@ChuffedLemon Outcomes = same. More debt, more uncontrolled immig, more divide, destruction of culture & society... and greater controls. Working & Mid Class both poorer 20-30 !

[@ChuffedLemon]

@@kongphooey7230 You literally just described the Tories and not Labour. I’m no fan of Labour, but I’m also not delusional.

[@pcaso]

Beginning of end of UK began long time back. Without colonialism back to junk state

[@Infinitystar225]

I'm honestly disgusted that there are people in the 21st century wishing for colonialism to come back.

[@herbivorethecarnivore8447]

I was worried this channel was getting biased because of how much reporting they do on the tories, but it sort of occurred to me they only do it so much because they keep losing

[@PLuMUK54]

Rishi Sunak's biggest problem is that he has about the same charisma as a rice pudding, or John Major, whichever is the least appealing. He is probably a nice person away from politics, but he hasn't got what it takes to be a leader. I notice that he has taken lessons on how to behave in front of cameras, though it always comes across as "tries hard, but...". His saving grace, but what a thing to be remembered for, is that at least he was not as bad as Liz Truss. Had the Conservatives had a more confident leader, they would still have suffered a defeat, but perhaps less of an almost annihilation because Keir Starmer is not exactly Mr Charisma. Where are the charismatic politicians these days?

[@JLSMaytham]

"Labour may be losing votes in places with large Muslim populations over Gaza". Labour SHOULD be losing votes in places with any decent human beings left, over Gaza! So proud to be British.

[@TheWirewitch]

Can you please stop spinning the labour losses as purely Muslim influenced. I am not Muslim and I will not be voting Labour while Sir Kid Starver/Genocide enabler is in charge. I don't want STARMERS Labour. I want MY labour party back!

[@jakel8627]

"SIR KID STARVER" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@waqmanime]

They do it to create divide and try to undermine the result. By saying it's just a Muslim problem, when in fact it's a human problem. I'm glad people like you are in the UK.

[@TheRealSlimSteve]

Good video, but there was also the Police and Crime Commissioner elections, which also indicated a swing to Labour - here in Norfolk the Tory was ousted in favour of Labour, which was a surprise but welcome upset.

[@Mr.DalekLK]

Another example after Poland that Conservatism needs refreshing because people are fed up with traditional conservative and often Eurosceptic parties.

[@LS-jv9hp]

The tories weren't but conservative. They brought in record numbers of illegal terrorist and grapist. That's not conservative, that's treason.

[@Infinitystar225]

Conservatism is fundamentally about slowing change as much as possible. It should be of no surprise that it feels stale.

[@prismatic-elastin8244]

Ah yes, local elections decided by something 5000 miles away

[@waqmanime]

No, it shows what kind of person the leader of the party is. Evil is evil, so when it comes to bite you don't ve surprised.

[@waqmanime]

@jamesarnold7253 Well i cant answer for anyone else. But if i was running or elected. My priority would be what is important to all of my constituents. Gaza is important because our country is aiding the evil. However i would also understand my people are facing financial hardship so there is nothing stopping me on prioritising both.

[@waqmanime]

@jamesarnold7253 Yes the councils aren't going to influence thr situation in Gaza directly but the message is clear. This is an important issue to the British people. Now your comment around have they done both, tbh i cant remember last time we were in this situation. We will jusy have to wait and see what the elected people do. Then judge them on that. In Kirklees no one has majority so no idea what that means.

[@pingping6967]

United Kingdom ❌ Islamic Republic of United Kingdom✅

[@JimTimber]

the tories surely all have tattoos on their patooties reading ' Goodbye old fruit ..see you around the bender for a couple of sprouts and a parsnip'

[@martinjcooke72]

He’s about as popular as a bad smell in a traffic jam

[@Tom_murray89]

The sooner a general election is called and held the better

[@al_l6418]

Ben Houchin is now the only tory mayor

[@Armrongeddon]

Why can't we force a GE sooner? It's clear that everyone is sick of them but we have to wait and wait until they're ready to leave?

[@Mahler549]

Prime Minister Starmer in making 💕

[@user-pm9bv2vt7k]

Do you think this "Bawbag" sunak cares what you say? He is has loads of cash! Most stolen from the tax payer 😅

[@alasdaircook5673]

And made his money working for Goldman Sachs during the financial crash. And if he is ousted he will soon be back off to California with his ill gotten gains.

[@XeNeXX]

love this channel always spinning things in the toris favour even in anti sunak vids theyre still making excuses for the tories who broke our country

[@theconqueringram5295]

As an American, I find this race to be more exciting than the Boston Marathon!

[@Pelley4560]

Here in Canada, the Tories who are in opposition have been up 20 points over the longtime governing Liberals for the past year

[@tiny8626]

If you don't like either sides of the same party, Tabour or Latories. Vote reform for proportional representation.

[@doc0core]

Ah wonderful, you have an election. Congratulations.

[@hannahzukic3895]

- conservative are 20 points behind labour in polls - blackpool south by-election, after tory scott benton lobbying scandal, labour got 3rd highest swing ww2 - you gov poll found reform uk only 3 points below tory. - but labours position on gaza is loosing muslim supporters. they don’t support a ceasefire. - in london sadiq khan won third term

[@Legolash2o]

From an initial look, it looks like Labour have gained greatly in this election. BUT, it also shows the the non-main parties combined have gained more labour have (+183). Lib Dems (+102), Independents (+93), Greens (+73) and RA (+11) combined have a total of +279. To me, this shows that people are moving away from the main parties two party system.

[@smaugeverblaze3420]

I am so ready to see the back of this man. He is dangerous.

[@aperson22222]

0:20 What? They won that one. I wish it were otherwise.

[@scottkim8241]

Election Now

[@vanhouten64]

Vote out all Tories, every election , everywhere.

[@Worldmisery]

It changes nothing. Labour will never actually improve anything.

[@whiskysam2036]

The ship already sank a long time ago 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧😄🤪🍺