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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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Express Politics6 May 2026

Which party leader are you most like? Take our quiz to find out

Reform UK leader Mr Farage has branded the ballots a referendum on Keir Starmer, declaring that a ballot bot drubbing could force the Prime Minister out of office.

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The Guardian Politics6 May 2026

Reform-led Lancashire county council to quit refugee resettlement scheme

Councillor announces plan to withdraw from government-funded programme in run-up to May elections UK politics live – latest updates The Reform-led Lancashire county council will withdraw from the government’s refugee resettlement scheme, one of its cabinet members has said. Councillor Joshua Roberts announced plans for Lancashire to leave the scheme, which would make it the first local authority to do so. Continue reading...

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Express Politics6 May 2026

Zack Polanski hit by bombshell just one day before local elections

New polling shows the Green Party leader's popularity has taken a dive in the last week.

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