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The Guardian Politics6 May 2026

One of the last true believers, Pat McFadden is sent out to defend kryptonite Keir | John Crace

Starmer is determined to see his five-year term through, even if it’s not what the country or the party wants 'Twas the night before the elections, when all through No 10, not a creature was stirring, not even a hen. Mainly because Downing Street had come to the conclusion that letting Keir Starmer loose on the campaign trail was a surefire way to lose votes. Canvassers from all over the country had confirmed what the polls were saying. That the prime minister was kryptonite to Labour’s chances.

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The Guardian Politics6 May 2026

‘I am losing faith’: disaffected Scottish voters may deny SNP a fifth term

The Scottish parliament election is the most unpredictable for some time, with Labour claiming it is winning over the don’t knows It was supposed to be a carefully choreographed walkabout for John Swinney through his party’s target seat of Hamilton. Instead, the Scottish National party leader was confronted by angry voters, including his own. Natasha Kelly, 35, railed against the local council’s failure to improve the damp council flat that had left her 13- and eight-year-old boys with chronic a

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The Guardian Politics6 May 2026

Green party threat to Labour in London laid bare in Starmer’s own back yard

In inner London boroughs such as Camden, home to PM’s constituency, Greens hope to capitalise on collapse in Labour support May elections: What’s at stake across England, Wales and Scotland? In Highgate New Town, a north London housing estate whose brutalist architecture has been a fixture of film shoots, the enormous scale of the challenge Labour faces in the capital from the Greens was starkly evident. “I’ve always voted Labour. My entire family has, but it feels like a time for a change,” s

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Express Politics6 May 2026

Reform poised for huge gains in the election - check if your area could go to Nigel Farage

Farage's party is closing in on control in dozens of councils.

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BBC Politics6 May 2026

What could Reading's housing situation look like?

With local elections taking place in Reading on Thursday, housing issues loom large for voters.

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BBC Politics6 May 2026

What could Reading's housing situation look like?

With local elections taking place in Reading on Thursday, housing issues loom large for voters.

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BBC Politics6 May 2026

Political parties make final pitches ahead of key elections

A final push for votes is under way on the last day of campaigning ahead of elections across England, Scotland and Wales.

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Guido Fawkes6 May 2026

Scottish Labour Deputy Leader Cries and Welsh First Minister Refuses to Back Starmer on Eve of Local Elections

With less than 24 hours to go before polls open, the Labour campaigns in Scotland and Wales are going about as well as expected for a party expecting historic losses. In the space of about two hours, Scottish Labour Deputy Leader Jackie Baillie started crying at a rally in Glasgow, and Welsh First Minister Eluned…

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Express Politics6 May 2026

Local elections 2026: How to vote tactically to keep out Greens, Labour, Reform and others

Millions of people will head to the polls on Thursday eager to stop one party or another, with many factors influencing their choice

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The Guardian Politics6 May 2026

Andy Burnham sparks Labour anger with appearance alongside Greens

Some MPs accuse Greater Manchester mayor of undermining local election campaign message over Change:Now event Politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham’s decision to appear at a progressive rally alongside prominent Green and Liberal Democrat figures has sparked anger among some Labour MPs, who have accused him of undermining their local election message. The Greater Manchester mayor, who is seen as one of the most likely challengers to Keir Starmer, will be speaking at the Change:Now event

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Express Politics6 May 2026

Local elections 2026: What happens to Keir Starmer if Labour loses

The May 7 ballot will prove a key test for the Prime Minister as voters head to the polls.

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The Guardian Politics6 May 2026

Trainline says Middle East tensions hitting European rail bookings

Profits jump to £122m at ticketing retailer but it expects flat or declining revenues over the coming year Business live – latest updates Trainline has said the US standoff with Iran is hitting its revenues, with rail ticket sales to foreign visitors to Europe affected. The UK-based international ticketing aganet said it expected revenues to stay flat or decline over the coming year, citing “the effects of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on inbound air traffic into Europe”. Continue

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