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What do by-elections tell you about the state of politics?

This Is Why

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Local issue defeats Labour Party in Uxbridge by-election

This chapter explores how the Labour Party underestimated the local issue of £12.50 a day charge, leading to their defeat in the Uxbridge by-election. It also mentions Rishi Sunak's decision to abandon green measures.

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