RISHI SUNAK’S by-election troubles look set to continue next month with the starting gun fired for contests in Wellingborough and Kingswood.

The polls, probably to take place on February 15, are both in Tory-held seats, but the government is likely to retain neither.

The Wellingborough election follows the suspension of sitting MP Peter Bone from the Commons over bullying and sexual misconduct after more than 10 per cent of voters petitioned to recall him.