UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing down his critics after another set of poor election results. 

Europe correspondent Gavin Grey tells Mike Hosking the infighting has begun within Sunak’s party following local council, Mayoral and Police Commissioner elections as well as on by-election all delivering huge losses for conservatives.

And, security is being tightened in Sweden ahead of the Eurovision song contest this week.

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing down his critics after another set of poor election results.  
Europe correspondent Gavin Grey tells Mike Hosking the infighting has begun within Sunak’s party following local council, Mayoral and Police Commissioner elections as well as on by-election all delivering huge losses for conservatives. 
And, security is being tightened in Sweden ahead of the Eurovision song contest this week. 
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