Around 70% of the English electorate has been invited to cast a ballot - which could give some indication of the voting intention for the upcoming general election.
and record-high NHS waiting lists, key issues which have dominated campaigning.
But Sir Keir Starmer was also coy about his party's chances, saying only that he hoped to make"progress". there are 22 Conservative-controlled councils whose fates are on the line due to their small majorities. However, if Labour, riding high in national polling, fails to make decent gains then party leader Sir Keir Starmer would be put under pressure.
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