Local Elections 2023 Live: Polls closed as parties hold their breath on council results

Polls have closed for the 2023 local elections, with results to come

Labour have had a double-digit poll lead over the Tories for around a year - with the local election results set to test the progress of Sir Keir Starmer's party.

Rishi Sunak has managed to boost the Conservatives' fortunes since taking over as Prime Minister from ill-fated predecessor Liz Truss in October - but faces the prospect of up to 1000 losses across the country.Paw-lling day! Internet flooded with pictures of cute dogs ahead of England's local electionsThe new requirement has led to call of foul play from opposition parties who claim the Conservatives are engaging in voter suppression.

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