The Labour Party believes it has won Hartlepool council, describing the impending victory as a “groundbreaking moment”. Votes are still being counted in the council, which was previously under no overall control. But a party spokesperson said this evening: “Winning back Hartlepool council is a groundbreaking moment after the disappointing results we saw here in 2021. “Keir Starmer pledged to change the Labour Party after that result, and today’s win shows that this changed Labour Party is ready to deliver the change that communities like Hartlepool are crying out for. “Making gains here shows …