How will the successes and failures of Labor and the Conservatives play out in local elections?

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The final round of local elections before the looming general election offers parties a final litmus test of their electoral prospects before the nation decides who it wants to hang curtains on. °10.< /p>

But the interpretation of the results of local elections requires nuances. Historically, challenger and fringe parties often outperform expectations, due to localized issues and low turnout.

Nevertheless, local chapters can provide insight into broader political trends. These results serve as a barometer of the national mood and potential changes.

This set of premises can make the hares run wild. Rishi Sunak maintains a divided majority, with murmurs of an imminent leadership challenge if losses prove substantial. Speculation is rife about the possibility of early general elections.

Labour's big lead in the polls suggests inevitable losses for the Conservatives, but the tipping point for changing the party's course remains unclear. So, which scenarios constitute a disaster or a triumph?

Looking at the key criteria, The Independent analyzes the successes and failures of Labor and the Conservatives.

Rishi Sunak's leadership on a razor's edge as local elections approach (Yui Mok/PA Wire)

When will the elections take place?