Category: Local elections 2026

Mapped: the elections that could deliver ‘unprecedented’ losses for Labour

All signs point to a record-low performance for Labour in May in what will be a moment of high jeopardy for Keir StarmerLabour is on track for its worst local election performance, data analysed by the Guardian shows, in a blow...

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UK politics: Labour MP calls for Starmer’s resignation to end ‘psychodrama’ – as it happened

Jonathan Brash says ‘own goals’ are distracting from Labour’s achievementsUK inflation accelerated to 3.3% in March after the Iran war triggered the biggest jump in fuel prices for more than three years,...

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Greens ‘have welcomed’ people expelled by Labour for antisemitism, Steve Reed claims

Housing secretary also targets Reform as May elections loom, saying Farage more interested in Trump than own constituencyThe Greens have welcomed activists kicked out of Labour for antisemitic views and people should be...

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The UK’s radical ‘Preston model’ faces an uncertain future with local elections looming | Andy Beckett

A Lancashire council tries hard to keep wealth and power in the area, despite such ideas being out of fashion in Westminster. But Reform could unravel it allWhat legacy will Labour leave when it loses power? For its ministers...

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Shabana Mahmood says Southport inquiry report exposed ‘systematic failures across multiple public sector organisations’ – UK politics live

The home secretary made the comments after an inquiry revealed that the system ‘completely failed’Keir Starmer has confirmed that he wants to stop children being exposed to addictive scrolling features on their...

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Starmer says ‘highly fragile’ ceasefire with Iran should include Lebanon – UK politics live

The prime minister said that countries will need to cooperate to reopen the strait of HormuzKeir Starmer has confirmed that he wants to stop children being exposed to addictive scrolling features on their phones as part of...

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Nigel Farage defends Richard Tice over allegations his firm broke law by failing to pay tax – UK politics live

Reform UK leader defends his deputy who is accused of failing to pay tens of thousands of pounds in tax on dividendsKeir Starmer has confirmed that he wants to stop children being exposed to addictive scrolling features on their...

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Voting for populist parties in local polls will put NHS at risk, says Streeting

Exclusive: Health secretary warns of dangers of protest vote as he pitches NHS as key battleground in May electionsVoters in May’s local and devolved elections risk putting the NHS in jeopardy if they vote for populist...

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