BBC Politics8 May 2026
Former Walsall Council leader says campaign was 'toxic'
Mike Bird has been a councillor in Walsall for 46 years.
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Exclusive Interview: "Rising Star" Switches to Restore Britain — "I Want a Political Home That Respects Me"
Kieran Mishchuk, 19, who won his seat for Reform UK aged 18, tells Restore News why he made the switch and why he hasn't looked back.
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Troubling Evidence Of Corruption
The attacks continue as Restore Britain's popularity is causing panic at Reform
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Young Bob Assaulted By Muslim Gang
Prominent remigration activist Young Bob was assaulted and robbed in Whitechapel on Tuesday evening by a gang of muslims gathered for a debate outside a mosque.
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The Advance UK Merger Collapse: Ego, Entitlement, and the Fight for Britain's Future
Ben Habib's proposed merger with Restore Britain collapses after Rupert Lowe refuses to hand over the keys. The reaction from Advance UK's inner circle reveals more about their motivations than they intended.
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BBC Politics8 May 2026
Reform Wales leader's speech after winning seat
Dan Thomas gives a speech after winning a seat in the Casnewydd Islwyn constituency.
BBC Politics8 May 2026
Reform election gains show historic shift in British politics, says Farage
Labour and the Conservatives suffer losses at the expense of Reform across England.
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BBC Politics8 May 2026
'It's curtains for Keir' says Labour MP
MP for Normanton and Hemsworth, Jon Trickett, on where Labour has gone wrong.
BBC Politics8 May 2026
Are we watching a major shift in Scottish politics unfold?
Could there be some surprises ahead in the Scottish election?
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BBC Politics8 May 2026
Chris Mason: Emerging picture shows Reform gains as Labour counts losses in heartland seats
So far, we have a chunk of the results around the parts of England that have had contests and no results yet from Scotland or Wales.
BBC Politics8 May 2026
Labour won't form next Welsh government, says deputy FM
Labour is not going to form the next Welsh government, its deputy first minister has admitted.
BBC Politics8 May 2026
What is the turnout in this election?
Political correspondent Phil Sim analyses the turnout in this election with prior Scottish Parliamentary elections.
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BBC Politics8 May 2026
Reform ends Tories' 25-year control of Essex
Nigel Farage's party celebrates gaining Essex County Council.
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BBC Politics8 May 2026
Labour group leader calls for Keir Starmer to resign
Councillor Daren Hale says Keir Starmer has "failed to get the message across".
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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