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The Guardian Politics10 May 2026

The Guardian view on the Welsh and Scottish elections: Plaid’s triumph heralds a new era in devolved politics | Editorial

Progressive nationalist parties now hold power in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. That will be a challenge for the United Kingdom’s overcentralised state When the Scottish and Welsh assemblies were created on the eve of the millennium, the then Labour government in Westminster believed that it had engineered a win-win situation. Devolution, it was hoped, would see off any nationalist threat in Scotland and Wales. Meanwhile, the Labour party’s longstanding political dominance in both nations woul

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BBC Politics10 May 2026

Rayner delivers 'last chance' warning to Starmer

The prime minister's former deputy warns that Labour faces its "last chance" after heavy election losses.

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Guido Fawkes10 May 2026

Rayner Calls for Burnham’s Return as Leadership Hype Explodes

The state of play currently: Rayner’s first public remarks since Labour’s local election defeat: She calls on Starmer to end a “toxic culture of cronyism.” Says Labour must tack left: “What we are doing isn’t working, and it needs to change. This may be our last chance.” Warns Labour is “in danger of becoming a…

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The Guardian Politics10 May 2026

Nicola Jennings on Keir Starmer’s reaction to the election results – cartoon

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Sky News Politics10 May 2026

In full: Angela Rayner's statement after devastating Labour election results

Our party has suffered a historic defeat. Many good Labour colleagues have lost their seats despite working hard for those they represented. We have lost good Labour administrations and lost the chance for more.

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The Guardian Politics10 May 2026

Starmer faces perilous 24 hours as Streeting preparing for leadership bid

Chances of Starmer remaining in No 10 appear to be diminishing as about 40 Labour MPs call for him to quit UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer is facing a perilous 24 hours as allies of Wes Streeting said he was prepared to bid for the leadership if the prime minister’s premiership falls apart this week. Starmer was hoping to save his job with a speech that sets out his vision for turning the country around on Monday, after a disastrous set of local election results in which the par

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The Guardian Politics10 May 2026

Thousands attend rally against antisemitism outside Downing Street

Conservative and Reform leaders cheered as they address crowd, while Labour’s Pat McFadden met with boos and shouts of ‘where is Starmer?’ Thousands of people gathered outside Downing Street on Sunday to protest an increase in antisemitic hate crimes and violence, as senior politicians and interfaith leaders called for unity. The Standing Strong: Extinguish Antisemitism rally, backed by more than 30 Jewish groups, drew thousands of people to Whitehall, as Conservative and Liberal Democrat party

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BBC Politics10 May 2026

Can Starmer survive as PM? Seven scenarios for what might happen next

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on despite growing calls for him stand down from his own MPs and the threat of a leadership contest.

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BBC Politics10 May 2026

Sarwar says he will 'absolutely' stay on as Labour leader

The Scottish Labour leader defended his party's campaign after a poor result in Thursday's election.

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BBC Politics10 May 2026

Sarwar says he will 'absolutely' stay on as Labour leader

The Scottish Labour leader defended his party's campaign after a poor result in Thursday's election.

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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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The Guardian Politics10 May 2026

Don’t let Farage and Reform divide us, Labour’s Sarwar urges Holyrood leaders

Scottish Labour leader says he aims to hold SNP to account after his party tied for second with Reform in elections UK politics live – latest updates The Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, has warned other Scottish political leaders not to spend the next Holyrood parliament “shouting about Nigel Farage”, saying his job is to ensure there is a credible opposition at Holyrood “that holds the SNP’s feet to the fire”. While the Scottish National party won a fifth successive Holyrood victory and

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