An independent gained a seat from Labour in Neath Port Talbot. Independents won seats in Tendring held on new boundaries.
Brandon Lewis has ruled himself out. The new Prime Minister should be chosen by the end of July.
Labour losses was the big story here. Many working class voters switched to backing independents, with the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats also gaining.
The former Treasury Minister is regarded as a “safe pair of hands”. However, he may not stay in post for long.
A hectic schedule of hustings should be held. The public should be welcomed in – and proceedings broadcast on social media.
The long-awaited Liberal Democrat revival in their traditional strongholds finally transpired. But the independents also made big gains.
Many Association Chairmen are consulting their members, whether through ballots or other means.
The Conservatives held a seat in East Lothian. A local Residents Association held a seat in Havering.
It is easy to conclude that the Conservatives were the biggest losers. The question of who won is more complicated.
The Gove reforms are being undermined. Headteachers need to have autonomy.
The Lib Dems have made net gains of 400 seats, so far.
Fewer children are going into care. Crime is reduced. The taxpayer is saving money. The Government was right to defy the critics of this initiative.
Brokenshire feels the dismissal of Scruton “could have been handled differently”. But the work to ensure new homes are attractive will continue.