Andy Street toppled as West Midlands mayor in devastating blow to Tories

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It was meant to represent a beacon of hope for Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party. Up and down the country, the week’s local elections had, save for a few exceptions, provided scant reason for cheer – especially ahead of an impending general election. But in the West Midlands, the chances of Andy Street being re-elected as the region’s mayor were encouraging. If not quite a beacon, it was at least a flicker.