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The Guardian Politics8 May 2026

The Guardian view on Britain’s fractured politics: a revolt against the status quo | Editorial

Sir Keir Starmer faces a deepening crisis of authority as election losses suggest disappointment with Labour has already curdled into cynicism If you are Sir Keir Starmer, the results of the local and devolved elections make for grim reading. Thursday’s ballot gave almost two-thirds of Britain’s electorate the chance to vote. Fragmentation is no longer the future of British politics. In many places it is its present. After a quarter-century in which Labour and the Conservatives dominated elector

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The Guardian Politics8 May 2026

Nigel Farage hails ‘historic shift in politics’ after Reform UK election gains

Party has success in Labour and Tory heartland areas but one pollster says results suggest Reform may have peaked Nigel Farage hailed sweeping election wins for Reform UK as a “historic shift in British politics” on a day when the populist party made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives. Reform made advances in heartland areas of both parties, clocking up substantial early results in the English local elections by taking control of Essex county council, Havering, its first London

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The Guardian Politics8 May 2026

Plaid Cymru tipped to be biggest party in Senedd, ending 100 years of Labour control

First time Welsh nationalist party has enough support to run Wales, while also blocking momentum of Reform UK Election 2026 live: latest news updates Full results from England, Scotland and Wales Plaid Cymru is on course to declare victory in the Welsh Senedd elections, a result that would simultaneously end nearly 30 years of Labour dominance in devolved politics in Wales and block the momentum of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. By early Friday evening, with 14 of 16 constituencies declared, the c

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The Guardian Politics8 May 2026

Badenoch claims Tories ‘coming back’ despite widespread losses in local elections

Badenoch’s statement came after the Conservatives won back Westminster and Wandsworth councils in London Elections 2026 live: latest news updates Full results from England, Scotland and Wales Kemi Badenoch has claimed that the Conservatives are “coming back” after winning back Westminster and Wandsworth councils from Labour in London, despite her party suffering significant losses throughout England in Thursday’s elections. The party also saw off a threat from Reform in Bexley. But the Tories

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

Reform UK takes control of Sunderland City Council

Labour ran the council for more than 50 years but a new raft of Reform councillors are now in power.

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

Five election moments you may have missed

Campaigners have been fighting each other for votes, but there have also been heart-warming moments.

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

Five election moments you may have missed

Campaigners have been fighting each other for votes, but there have also been heart-warming moments.

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

Five election moments you may have missed

Campaigners have been fighting each other for votes, but there have also been heart-warming moments.

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The Guardian Politics8 May 2026

Reform UK gains at Labour’s expense in local elections – podcast

It has been a crushing set of local and devolved elections for Labour, with Reform UK making huge gains across the country and the Greens winning in London. Keir Starmer is under pressure to announce a timeline for his departure – yet he insists he will not walk away Continue reading...

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Express Politics8 May 2026

Keir Starmer urged to 'change course' by former ally after Wales humiliation

Support for Keir Starmer's party collapsed, leading to a third-place finish and a total demolition in its traditional heartlands.

The Guardian Politics8 May 2026

Reform and Greens surge in local elections: what next for Labour? – The Latest

Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on after Labour suffered heavy losses in local elections, while Nigel Farage’s Reform UK and the Green party made substantial gains. So is the era of two-party politics over? And can the prime minister survive? Lucy Hough speaks to political correspondent Alexandra Topping Continue reading...

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Guido Fawkes8 May 2026

Guido Whispers: Which Fleet Street Outfit Is Chopping Jobs Now?

What was the last nail in the coffin for canvassing Labour activists this week? Which is the latest drinking challenge to hit Reform HQ? And what exciting opportunity have Tory staffers been approached for? Become a Guido member to find out… Click here to join us today. Fawkes Friends and Premium Plotters will also receive…