Runcorn by-election decisive for British politics
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🗓️ 11 April 2025
⏱️ 29 minutes
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The first of May is set to be a big day for local government with council elections, mayoral races, and even a by-election taking place.
Rachel Cunliffe is joined by senior data journalist Ben Walker to discuss what's being contested and where the polls stand at the moment.
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