RISHI SUNAK’S leadership is on the line as Britain votes in local authority elections across the country tomorrow.

The beleaguered Premier risks fresh rebellions among his perpetually plotting backbenchers if the results for the Tory Party prove as bad as predicted.

The Conservatives will be focused above all on regional mayoral elections in the West Midlands and the Tees Valley.

Both are presently held by Tory mayors and if they secure re-election it will most likely secure breathing space for Mr Sunak.

However, it is noteworthy that neither Tory incumbent has invited the Prime Minister for an election visit, and indeed they barely mention their party affiliation in campaign literature.

Attention will also be focused on London, where Labour mayor Sadiq Khan is seeking a third term in office, which would make him the longest-serving London mayor.

Final opinion polls giver him a lead of 20 per cent or more over Tory rival Susan Hall.

Ms Hall was mired in last-minute controversy after it was revealed that she had joined anti-Ulez Facebook groups full of Islamophobic material.

The left will also be looking to the result in north-east England, where present North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll is seeking election as an independent socialist to the new extended mayoralty.

He was arbitrarily excluded from seeking the Labour nomination for the post by the Starmer apparatus, despite a successful progressive record in his present role.

Labour will be looking to gain hundreds of local council seats, adding to the pressure of monumental polling deficits on Mr Sunak. 

Results will come in tomorrow and over the weekend.