Wakefield by-election: Will the Tories hold onto their seat?

Whatever people think of the strike action, and whether it’s a distraction from other major issues like the cost of living crisis, will be tested at the polls on Thursday when voters in Wakefield elect a new MP in a by-election.

The Tories won the traditionally Labour seat for the first time in decades back in 2019 – so how good is it looking for their chances this time?