THE Labour Party could make considerable gains in the next general election as key battlegrounds across Berkshire and the South East are predicted to become Labour strongholds, according to the latest YouGov MRP model.

In data released on Saturday (May 28) from the market research provider, YouGov predicted that the Labour Party would maintain their grip on Slough in the next general election, despite recently becoming a Conservative-run council in the May 4 local election.

The Labour Party has a 99 per cent chance of winning according to recent data, with The Conservative Party only having a one per cent chance.

In response to the predictions, current Slough MP Tan Dhesi said: "While this Tory fatigue is undeniable, the Labour Party is not resting on its laurels and we are taking nothing for granted. Every day we are putting forward our plan to improve people’s lives and improve our country for the better. Whether it be the cost-of-living or the housing crisis, Labour is offering pragmatic long-term solutions that the hardworking people of Slough and the UK are calling out for."

However, neighbouring Windsor and Maidenhead are estimated to remain Conservative Party strongholds.

Windsor Conservatives have a 74 per cent chance of winning, Labour has a 25 per cent chance of winning and Liberal Democrats have a one per cent chance of winning.

Meanwhile, Theresa May's constituency Maidenhead has a higher chance of remaining Conservative-run.

There is a 77 per cent chance that Conservatives will continue to hold Maidenhead.

Labour has a 20 per cent chance of taking the seat and Liberal Democrats a two per cent chance.

Further afield, Bracknell, Reading West and Reading East are predicted to see Labour MPs take the seats, while Wokingham remains Conservative.

Nationally, the picture is the same – with YouGov revealing that 88 constituencies which the Conservatives either won from Labour in 2019, or currently hold with a majority of less than 15pts over Labour, just three would remain in Conservative hands: Ashfield, Bassetlaw, and Dudley North.   

Despite the data for the Conservative party, YouGov itself has highlighted potential issues with some of the research, including the fact that the next general election will be fought using new constituency boundaries – which are currently under consideration.

In changes to go before parliament, Langley Kedermister and Foxborough could join Windsor.

Additionally Virginia Water and Englefield Green could also move from Runnymede and Weybridge constituencies to Windsor.