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Express Politics11 May 2026

Outrage as new trans Green MSP branded Queen Elizabeth a 'lizard'

The post emerged shortly after Duane's election victory and has triggered a political backlash across party lines.

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The Guardian Politics11 May 2026

‘London is a case study in hope’: Sadiq Khan on 10 years as mayor

London mayor talks up coalition-building, highlights his environmental record, and worries national Labour party is on the wrong track When Sadiq Khan was first elected as mayor of London 10 years ago, Barack Obama was US president, the UK was still in the European Union and Leicester City had just been crowned the unlikely champions of the English Premier League. In the intervening decade, Donald Trump has gone from reality TV star to two-time US president, the UK has had six different prime mi

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The Guardian Politics10 May 2026

What’s behind surge in support for Reform and Greens across England? Five key takeaways

Significant gains this week lay bare an increasingly fragmented political system Full results from England, Scotland and Wales Local elections have fundamentally reshaped the political landscape in England. Labour suffered heavy losses, losing ground to the Green party and Reform UK, while the Conservatives also sustained significant losses to Reform UK and the Liberal Democrats. Reform and the Green party made significant gains, in results that laid bare an increasingly fragmented political s

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BBC Politics10 May 2026

Anthony Slaughter: The punk pioneer making Senedd history for the Greens

One of the two new Wales Green party Senedd members once made noise in a South African punk band.

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The Guardian Politics10 May 2026

‘Better the devil you know’: former Labour voters in Birmingham unsure about replacing Starmer

Focus group sceptical that replacing Keir Starmer would improve party’s fortunes, with some drawn to Reform or the Greens UK politics – live As Keir Starmer faces the prospect of a leadership challenge, former Labour voters in a Birmingham constituency were last week feeling nervous about what could come next. A month ago, the group from Birmingham Yardley had very little good to say about the prime minister, comparing him to a rat or a donkey. They said they felt he had let them down. Contin

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The Guardian Politics10 May 2026

‘A long road ahead’: could community car-sharing help UK hit climate targets?

East Midlands electric car club helps residents and cuts emissions – but the need for a volunteer-led scheme reflects a much wider problem In the aftermath of the Covid pandemic Miriam Stoate, a regenerative farmer from rural Leicestershire, noticed that too many people in her small village in England’s East Midlands were struggling to get around. Although there were plenty of cars parked in Tilton, too often she found some of the village’s residents did not have access to one when they really n

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BBC Politics9 May 2026

Green gains see Labour lose control of Lewisham and Lambeth

The Greens become the largest party in two former Labour strongholds in south London.

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BBC Politics9 May 2026

Green gains see Labour lose control of Lewisham and Lambeth

The Greens become the largest party in two former Labour strongholds in south London.

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Express Politics9 May 2026

Keir Starmer dealt ultimate blow after elections humiliation: 'No respect'

A 'respect crisis' is driving voters away from Labour and to Reform UK and the Greens

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Express Politics9 May 2026

Newly elected Green Party councillors announce victory without speaking English

The footage prompted debate online about language, representation and integration in British public life.

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The Guardian Politics9 May 2026

‘I’ll talk to work on Monday’: what happens when a ‘paper candidate’ actually wins

Tyrone Scott, who didn’t think he had a hope in the election, wants to help the Greens rebuild ‘community cohesion’ in Hackney You would expect most political candidates who pull off a shock win to celebrate their victory, maybe with a glass of bubbly and excitement for the challenges of elected office ahead. But on Friday, as thousands of new councillors celebrated their triumphs, some surprise victors were less than pleased. Green party handlers apologised to one newly elected councillor in Fi

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BBC Politics9 May 2026

Lib Dems offer alternative to extremes of Reform and Greens, Davey says

Lib Dem leader hails gains in England and Scotland as his party profits from slump in support for Labour and the Tories.

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