Local Elections: Tory losses stack up, as Opposition parties hail 'a fantastic set of results'

James Murray
clock • 3 min read
Local Elections: Tory losses stack up, as Opposition parties hail 'a fantastic set of results'

Greens declare they are 'gaining across the country', as early results point to big wins for Labour, the Lib Dems, and Greens - and heavy losses for the government

Rishi Sunak's first electoral test has resulted in a "disappointing" night for the government, with the Party on track to lose hundreds of seats and Labour declaring that the results suggest it is "on...

To continue reading this article...

Join BusinessGreen

  • Enjoy exclusive news, insights and analysis from Europe’s leading source of information on the green economy and business.
  • Make smart, responsible business decisions with an eye on the latest regulatory and tech development
  • Tap into our extensive archive of exclusive articles, news, analysis and guide
  • Access to our new BusinessGreen intelligence service, providing you with
  • > Exclusive in-depth case studies
  • > Policy briefings, white papers and reports on market trends that are shaping the direction of the net zero transition
  • Our overnight briefing, expertly curated help you run a competitive and sustainable business
  • Online and interactive meetings with BusinessGreen’s editors to discuss the crucial stories and trends from the past month

Choose the membership package that's right for you and your organisation, via our 3 membership levels.

Join now

 

Already a BusinessGreen member?

Login

More on Politics

The climate fight has just become a lot more challenging

The climate fight has just become a lot more challenging

As the US takes a step back from international climate dipomacy, business and governments must push even harder for ambitious action, writes Climate Group's Helen Clarkson

Helen Clarkson, Climate Group
clock 07 November 2024 • 3 min read
Five green fears for a Trump Presidency - and five reasons climate action will continue

Five green fears for a Trump Presidency - and five reasons climate action will continue

There are many reasons to worry about what a Trump White House will mean for climate and environmental action - but the green economy will continue to prosper

James Murray
clock 06 November 2024 • 12 min read
Trump's victory is a blow to global climate action, but it's no knock-out

Trump's victory is a blow to global climate action, but it's no knock-out

A Trump presidency will slow US decarbonisation efforts, but he will not be able to reverse the fundamentals that are driving the global clean tech boom

James Murray
clock 06 November 2024 • 8 min read