Local election battles – where Brexit could hurt the Tories

The elections on Thursday will be the first real test for the main parties since the general election. What can we expect?These local elections will be the first electoral test for the main parties since last June’s general election. Midterm local elections tend to be painful for governments, with the opposition gaining ground. But although Theresa May and the Tories are divided over Brexit and in turmoil over the Windrush migration crisis, Jeremy Corbyn and Labour have a big challenge if