Tory Mayor Andy Street On Course For Victory As Keir Starmer's Gaza Stance Damages Labour

Andy Street canvassing in Birmingham.

Andy Street is on course to be re-elected mayor of the West Midlands as evidence grows that Labour is being punished for Keir Starmer’s stance on Gaza.

In a much-needed local elections boost for Rishi Sunak, Street is expected to see off the challenge of his Labour rival Richard Parker when the result is announced on Saturday.

Labour had high hopes of finally unseating Street, who was first elected to the role in 2017.

But party sources...