'Now that we have cut the council down to one Conservative, it will be the MP next'
Results are still rolling in from across Greater Manchester from the 2024 local elections , but a picture is beginning to form of widespread Conservative defeats, as well as an uneven contest for Labour with gains in some places but losses to independent candidates in others. But in Leigh , there was only one seat that swapped hands - and it could flip the whole town red at the next General Election.
READ MORE: Oldham council leader blames Labour loss on Gaza war being 'exploited and manipulated by bad actors' Despite last night's loss, Mrs Houlton seemed in good spirits. She said: "People have been really nice, a lot of people have got in touch after the results. But I am sure the three councillors will do a good job, and if they don't, well there is always next time."
"It’s clear across the region that Labour seem to be doing reasonably well in motivating their more middle class voters, whilst they are really struggling both in historically more working class areas such as Ince, and also in areas with large Muslim communities.
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