"Labour's Double Blow: UK PM Rishi Sunak Suffers Historic By-Election Defeats"

The UK's ruling Conservative Party suffered double by-election defeats at the hands of the opposition Labour Party, marking a historic blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Labour's momentum continues to grow, with significant vote swings in Wellingborough and Kingswood, leading to their first win in Wellingborough since 2001. These defeats add to a string of unfavorable by-election results for the Conservatives, with Labour maintaining a lead in national polling. The UK economy slipping into recession and growing by just 0.1% in 2023 further compounds the challenges faced by the ruling party.