Rishi, Keir and Ed triumphant as all three parties win byelection day | John Crace

All the leaders concluded that things had panned out just as they had hoped, if not better

And the winner is ... Absolutely everyone. It was the morning after the night before and - slowly, slowly - the leaders of all political parties began to emerge from their bunkers to face the media. And what a tale they had to tell. They had had time to reflect on the results of the three byelections and - amazingly - had all concluded that things had panned out just as they had hoped. Better even. Everyone was on course to win the next general election in 2024 and everyone else was facing an electoral wipeout.

Rishi Sunak was first to show his face in a cafe. This is an historic day for the Conservatives," he said. And also for me. By holding - where am I? This part of London all looks the same to me - Oh, yes, Uxbridge and South Ruislip, I have avoided becoming the first prime minister since Harold Wilson to lose three byelections on the same night. So by only losing two safe seats, I have shown I am on course to win a general election.