Express Politics8 May 2026
POLL: Should there be an early general election?
Sir Keir Starmer has taking a battering, now Express readers decide, should there be an early election?
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Exclusive Interview: "Rising Star" Switches to Restore Britain — "I Want a Political Home That Respects Me"
Kieran Mishchuk, 19, who won his seat for Reform UK aged 18, tells Restore News why he made the switch and why he hasn't looked back.
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Troubling Evidence Of Corruption
The attacks continue as Restore Britain's popularity is causing panic at Reform
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Young Bob Assaulted By Muslim Gang
Prominent remigration activist Young Bob was assaulted and robbed in Whitechapel on Tuesday evening by a gang of muslims gathered for a debate outside a mosque.
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The Advance UK Merger Collapse: Ego, Entitlement, and the Fight for Britain's Future
Ben Habib's proposed merger with Restore Britain collapses after Rupert Lowe refuses to hand over the keys. The reaction from Advance UK's inner circle reveals more about their motivations than they intended.
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Guido Fawkes8 May 2026
Tory Heartlands Rocked as Reform Takes Control of Essex County Council
Farage is jubilant as Reform crosses the threshold to take control of Essex County Council: Kemi Badenoch speaks of ‘renewal’ of the Conservatives. Well, she would lose her own seat of North West Essex based on these Essex County Council results! — Nigel Farage MP (@Nigel_Farage) May 8, 2026 40 out of 87 seats have…
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Express Politics8 May 2026
Farage ready to unleash Stage Two of No 10 plan as Reform blitzes Rayner’s backyard
The Reform leader jokes 'Starmer is an asset' as he crushes the opposition in the local elections.
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The Guardian Politics8 May 2026
Future of UK lies in the EU after Brexit ‘failure’, say European Greens
Exclusive: Co-chair Vula Tsetsi says it is time to trigger debate, as statement is agreed at annual leadership meeting in Brussels The European Green party has urged the UK to consider rejoining the EU and draw a line under the “political and economic failure” of Brexit. A text declaring that “the United Kingdom’s future lies in the European Union” was adopted by a large majority of European green parties at the movement’s annual leadership meeting on Friday, the day before Europe Day. Continue
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Guido Fawkes8 May 2026
200,000th Small Boat Migrant Crosses Channel
GB News’ Home Affairs correspondent Mark White reports that small boat crossings have now reached 200,000 since the crisis began in 2018. Totemic…
The Guardian Politics8 May 2026
Airline emissions in Europe top pre-Covid levels despite pledge to decarbonise
Promises to cut emissions and use more fuel-efficient planes fail to stop rise, with Ryanair’s carbon footprint 50% up on 2019 Emissions from flying in Europe have now passed pre-pandemic levels, with Ryanair’s carbon footprint 50% higher than in 2019, research has shown. Total aviation emissions continue to increase despite industry pledges to decarbonise and the introduction of more fuel-efficient planes, driven by the massive expansion of low-cost carriers. Continue reading...
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Guido Fawkes8 May 2026
Awkward Moment as Victoria Atkins Says ‘Friend’ Robert Jenrick Hasn’t Spoken to Her Since Defection
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Conservative Home8 May 2026
Richard Ekins: Come on Monsieur Besert, say what you mean – or didn’t you mean what you said?
The Secretary General’s claim was obviously that the UK should not leave the ECHR because doing so would place it in company with Russia and Belarus. This was the “consequence” of which he warned, but whatever the clarification this is a false comparison The post Richard Ekins: Come on Monsieur Besert, say what you mean – or didn’t you mean what you said? appeared first on Conservative Home.
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Express Politics8 May 2026
Nigel Farage warns of society breakdown as he says women and girls feel 'less safe'
Reform UK leader says more women are being sexually assaulted and facing a torrent of antisocial behaviour
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Express Politics8 May 2026
Local election results 2026: John Curtice's verdict on Labour as he spots worrying trend
Ruling party suffers ‘sharp drop in support' in catastrophic local elections across the country
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Express Politics8 May 2026
John Curtice gives verdict on Labour election wipeout - and Brexit is key
The pollster said the results were bad news for both major parties and an indication that the political landscape was changing rapidly.
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Guido Fawkes8 May 2026
Bookies Say Starmer’s Short-Term Chances Have Improved But He Is More Likely to Be Replaced Before Election
The betting markets have shifted overnight, predicting an increase in Starmer’s short-term chances of survival. But bookies say he is now more likely to be replaced before the next General Election… Ladbrokes Politics When Will Starmer Be Replaced? Odds movement · 7–8 May 2026 Year Yesterday Today Impl. prob 2026 1/3 ▼ 2/5 71% 2027…
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