Sunak breaks silence after double by-election defeat in Wellingborough and Kingswood

Rishi Sunak has responded to the devastating double blow after losing both the Kingswood and Wellingborough by-elections. The prime minister said the circumstances surrounding the by-elections were “particularly challenging” as Labour overturned massive majorities of 11,220 and 18,540. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Fo