Tories say Labour set for win as Starmer warns of attempt to suppress turnout

Tories accused of deploying tactic to limit losses after Mel Stride says Labour heading for largest majority ever'

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One of Rishi Sunak's most loyal cabinet allies has said Labour is heading for the largest majority any party has ever achieved".

Mel Stride, the work and pensions secretary, conceded that defeat in Thursday's UK election appeared inevitable and said it was highly unlikely" the polls were wrong.