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The Guardian Politics8 May 2026

Starmer vows to fight on as PM despite heavy local election losses for Labour

Leader defiant in face of calls from some of his MPs to quit but admits ‘results are tough, and there’s no sugarcoating it’ Election 2026 live: latest news updates Full results from England, Scotland and Wales Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on as prime minister despite early results in local elections that show his party suffering heavy losses, many at the hands of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. Starmer struck a defiant note on Friday morning in the face of calls from some of his MPs to quit, ins

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Express Politics8 May 2026

Labour leader meltdown as council boss storms out of election count as Reform clean up

The walkout came amid the party's heavy losses in the Basildon Borough Council elections, where Reform UK won 11 of the 14 seats contested, with Labour losing all six of its defended seats.

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Sky News Politics8 May 2026

It's bleak for Starmer - but plans to 'plunge the knife' may be fading

The early results were dire for Labour, as the results video lays bare - but what matters more is the reaction of Labour MPs.

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Guido Fawkes8 May 2026

Lammy Forced to Issue Clarification After Refusing to Explicitly Back Starmer

David Lammy set hares running last night when he refused to back Starmer’s continuation in office. He said only: “People want to see the Labour Party deliver, and for councillors working hard, for activists, members on the doorstep making sure that our message is delivered locally, they want to see us nationally delivering on their…

BBC Politics8 May 2026

Tough election results hurt but don't weaken my resolve, says PM

Sir Keir Starmer says he takes responsibility after early results see Labour lose seats and Reform UK make ground.

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

Local elections are 'microcosm for what's happening nationally'

Politics professor Andrew Russell spoke to BBC Radio Manchester

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Guido Fawkes8 May 2026

Andrew Marr: Farage Will Win the Next Election

In the wake of the local election results Andrew Marr has predicted Farage will become the next PM. About turn… He said on LBC just now: “As we sit here now, Nigel Farage is going to be the next Prime Minister. I think we are on course for a Reform victory at the next election.…

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Express Politics8 May 2026

Awkward moment Starmer confronted with text from key ally on air

Sir Keir Starmer was confronted with claims a member of his 'top team' believes he is the reason 'Labour risks handing the country to Reform'.

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented

Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

Sir John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented

Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

Senedd election counting begins with dramatic Labour defeat expected

Labour sources tell the BBC the party's century-long winning run is expected to come to an end.

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Guido Fawkes8 May 2026

WATCH: Starmer Keeps Saying He Won’t ‘Walk Away’

Starmer: “We made a number of calls which were the right calls in terms of stabilising the economy, investing in our public services and not getting dragged into the Iran war. But we also made unnecessary mistakes. And my job now is to set out the steps that we will take to bring about the…

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