Glimmer of hope for Rishi as Labour 'admits defeat' in Tees Valley mayor battle with hopes Andy Street can hang on in West Mids - despite Tories turning on PM after disastrous Blackpool South by-election and council bloodbath
As the declaration looms in the contest, Labour sources admitted that they were set to 'fall short' of ousting Tory incumbent Ben Houchen despite a 'significant swing'.