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Biggest rise in vote share by governing party at a by-election for more than 50 years
Party leader says he will not resign and points out victory in Stoke
Historic Conservative win leaves opposition facing stark choice, writes Sebastian Payne
Fingers start pointing at Corbyn, media — and oncoming Storm Doris
The outcome of the by-elections will determine the Ukip and Labour leaders’ future
Tories smell blood as opponents try to hold on to seat they have dominated since 1924
Ukip or the Tories could capture seats, thanks to Brexit and Jeremy Corbyn
The constituency’s non-white population will be key, writes Sebastian Payne
These resignations tell a deep truth: there is no future for talent under this leader
The opposition leader’s policies will be tested in early 2017, writes Sebastian Payne
Resignation triggers by-election test of Labour’s popularity in Leave-voting Copeland seat
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