UK Latest: Sunak Dealt a Double Defeat in By-Elections

The transcript discusses recent election results where the Tories lost Selby to Labour and Somerton and Freeman to the Liberal Democrats, which was expected but still significant due to the large majority overturned. However, they managed to retain Uxbridge, possibly due to local issues like car emissions. Overall, these results are a major win for Labour leader Keir Starmer, showing his party's strength not just in polls but in actual votes, boosting their momentum towards the general election expected in November 2024, when the UK economy is anticipated to recover.

Which political party gained the Selby seat?

• Green Party

• Liberal Democrats

• Labour

• Conservatives

What was the expected outcome for the Somerton and Freeman seat?

• Remain with the Conservatives

• Go to Labour

• Be a close contest

• Go to the Liberal Democrats

What local issue might have influenced the Uxbridge election result?

• Housing development

• Education policy

• Car emissions row

• Healthcare reforms

Who is the leader of the opposition Labour party?

• Rishi Sunak

• Boris Johnson

• Theresa May

• Keir Starmer

When is the next UK general election expected to take place?

• May 2024

• November 2024

• March 2025

• September 2023