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The Guardian Politics8 May 2026

Starmer will hope he’s dodged the axe for now – but these elections leave Britain more fragmented than ever | Jonathan Freedland

Even if all the results were not as catastrophic as expected for Labour, the writing is on the wall for the old ways of doing politics He wants a little more time and he may just get it. It seems there was enough in the results of Thursday’s elections to allow Keir Starmer to fend off calls for his immediate exit. But that should not obscure the bigger picture, which is not only disastrous for Labour but also has alarming implications for British politics – and even the future of the country. St

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The Guardian Politics8 May 2026

Lib Dems can counter extremes of Reform and Greens, Davey says

Party makes gains in Portsmouth and Richmond-upon-Thames in local elections but loses a Scottish stronghold Elections 2026 – live updates Full results from England, Scotland and Wales Ed Davey has sought to cast Liberal Democrat wins in England’s local elections as proof his party is best positioned to confront what he described as the “extreme populist change” offered by Reform UK and the Greens. As Labour assessed a disastrous set of results, the Lib Dems were able to claim they had been ab

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The Guardian Politics8 May 2026

What do the unfolding local election results mean? Our panel responds

Nigel Farage and Zack Polanski have reason to celebrate – but what next for Labour and the Tories now that the two-party system has been demolished? Continue reading...

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

'Labour are being wiped out by Reform' - Farage

Nigel Farage has said that the trend so far shows Labour is being "wiped out" by his party as elections results come in.

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

Starmer: I'm not going to walk away and plunge country into chaos

PM Sir Keir Starmer says he's "not going to walk away" after early English council results show Reform picking up seats in former Labour heartlands.

The Guardian Politics8 May 2026

Robert Jenrick’s rancorous relationship with former Tory colleagues aired live on BBC

Victoria Atkins accused him of abandoning friendship and said they had not spoken since he defected to Reform The rancorous relationship between Robert Jenrick and his former colleagues in the Conservative party was aired on live TV on Friday when an MP who backed his leadership bid accused him of abandoning their friendship. Victoria Atkins, the shadow environment secretary, revealed live on the BBC’s local election programme that she has not spoken to Robert Jenrick since he defected to Reform

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable

Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable

Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable

Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable

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Guido Fawkes8 May 2026

Louise Haigh Calls for Starmer to Go “Unless Government Delivers Urgent Change”

Former Transport Secretary and soft-left organiser Louise Haigh has called for Starmer to go unless he can turns things around. She told ITV Calendar today: “Well, he is doing an incredible job at the moment on the international stage in the middle of global instability and a war and it is imperative that he is…

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Conservative Home8 May 2026

The Conservative claims of a ‘fightback’ – and a double-edged narrative

Even as Badenoch celebrates gains in London, the right-wing vote split is reshaping British politics – and there is a worry Reform will weaponise this to make it look like the Conservative Party doesn't represent working people. The post The Conservative claims of a ‘fightback’ – and a double-edged narrative appeared first on Conservative Home.

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

Former Walsall Council leader says campaign was 'toxic'

Mike Bird has been a councillor in Walsall for 46 years.