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Express Politics7 May 2026

POLL: Should Labour MPs remove Sir Keir Starmer after the local elections?

Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to quit - should Labour MPs remove him? Vote in our poll.

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Guido Fawkes7 May 2026

Labour Nominates David Gauke for Knighthood

The FT reports that former Tory Justice Secretary David Gauke has been proposed for a knighthood in the King’s annual birthday honours list: “Conservatives proposed for knighthoods include David Gauke and Greg Hands. Gauke, a former justice secretary who chaired the Labour government’s independent review of sentencing, declined to comment.” For the avoidance of doubt…

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Guido Fawkes7 May 2026

68% of Green Voters Say Antisemitism Is a Major Problem in Britain

Some YouGov polling following the events of last week: 63% of Britons say anti-semitism is a major or significant problem in British society – the highest of 11 groups YouGov asked about. The oldest Britons are the most likely to say so (73%), ethnic minority Britons are the least likely (48%). 57% of the public…

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Conservative Home7 May 2026

Kemi Badenoch’s eve of polling speech to supporters

The Conservative leader spelled out why she thinks people should support the party, under her leadership, once more The post Kemi Badenoch’s eve of polling speech to supporters appeared first on Conservative Home.

Conservative Home7 May 2026

“The problem is I’m not sure very many of us know exactly what it is local government really does”

Our Editor talks to Talk Radio's Ian Collins about the local elections and why they are far too much about national issues The post “The problem is I’m not sure very many of us know exactly what it is local government really does” appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Guido Fawkes7 May 2026

Labour Prepares for Disaster as Polls Open in Local Elections

Polls have opened. Labour is bracing for a car-crash set of results, with this morning’s papers stuffed with leadership manoeuvring, union rebellion, and Number 10 plotting new ways to keep Burnham out of Parliament. Absurd Ofcom rules will prevent the broadcasters from covering any of this properly for the entire day… The final YouGov MRP…

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Express Politics7 May 2026

Brexit fury erupts as Keir Starmer plots closer ties to EU after bruising local election

The Prime Minister will tout closer ties to the EU as part of his plans for a post-local election bloodbath policy blitz.

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The Guardian Politics7 May 2026

May elections live: millions cast their votes across England, Scotland and Wales

About 5,000 councillors and six mayors up for election in England, while Scotland chooses 129 MSPs, and Wales selects 96 members of the Senedd Here is the election message from Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the Conservative party. Today, as they head to polling stations, millions of people across the country face a stark choice: between electing a Conservative council that delivers better services and lower taxes, and the chaos and that Labour, Reform and the rest have to offer. Under my leadersh

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Conservative Home7 May 2026

Kemi Badenoch tackles a heckler “It’s not pandering to the Right. I am the Right, and proud to be so”

The Conservative Leader responded unscripted to a pro-Palestine activist who heckled her call to do more to support British Jews under attack from Islamists The post Kemi Badenoch tackles a heckler “It’s not pandering to the Right. I am the Right, and proud to be so” appeared first on Conservative Home.

The Guardian Politics7 May 2026

Imagine a technique that can heal Britain of division and keep out the hard right. I call it ‘radical listening’ | George Monbiot

In my constituency, volunteers chat with people in deprived areas – most of whom find they are to the left of their voting intentions. The results are exhilarating Most people have made up their minds, and nothing you can say will change them: that’s the credo of parties such as Labour and the Democrats. Don’t challenge voters on the doorstep. Use focus groups to find out what they want, and give it to them. Follow, don’t lead. But all that’s on them, not us. It’s true that conventional attempts

Express Politics7 May 2026

Badenoch urges Britain to vote Conservative for lower taxes and 'end Labour chaos'

Kemi Badenoch has urged voters to back the Conservatives at today's local elections, promising councils that deliver better services and lower taxes.

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Express Politics7 May 2026

Farage urges Britain to back Reform and oust 'gutless' Starmer at the polls

Nigel Farage has urged voters to back Reform UK at today's local elections to remove 'gutless' Sir Keir Starmer as polls predict major Reform gains.

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