BBC Politics6 May 2026
Millions across England, Scotland and Wales to vote in key elections
The polls on Thursday will be the biggest test of public opinion since the general election in 2024.
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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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Express Politics6 May 2026
Disaster for Starmer as Labour face almost total wipeout in one of UK’s biggest cities
One UK city could turn its back on Labour at the local elections on May 7.
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BBC Politics6 May 2026
Postal vote error leaves 1,300 people without ballot papers ahead of Senedd election
After first blaming Royal Mail, Cardiff council now says some ballot packs have not been printed.
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BBC Politics6 May 2026
Postal vote error leaves 1,300 people without ballot papers ahead of Senedd election
After first blaming Royal Mail, Cardiff council now says some ballot packs have not been printed.
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The Guardian Politics6 May 2026
Keir Starmer makes late pitch to voters turning to Greens and Reform
As Labour faces record-breaking losses in Thursday’s local elections, prime minister says rivals are unfit to lead Labour is braced for record-breaking losses in Thursday’s local elections in England, which could be decisive for Keir Starmer’s future as prime minister. In a message to voters on Thursday, Starmer said Reform’s Nigel Farage and the Greens’ Zack Polanski were “not fit to meet this moment of great global instability” and that only Labour was putting the national interest first. Con
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BBC Politics6 May 2026
Starmer tells civil servants to speak 'truth to power' after vetting row
The PM writes to civil servants following tensions over the sacking of former Foreign Office boss Sir Olly Robbins.
BBC Politics6 May 2026
Starmer tells civil servants to speak 'truth to power' after vetting row
The PM writes to civil servants following tensions over the sacking of former Foreign Office boss Sir Olly Robbins.
Express Politics6 May 2026
Labour 'going down in ball of flames' and voters 'want Keir gone'
Political earthquake expected in Wales, threatening the Prime Minister's future as voters opt for Reform UK and Plaid Cymru
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Express Politics6 May 2026
Sadiq Khan slammed by Reform for putting 'foreign nationals ahead of Londoners'
Reform UK has blasted Sadiq Khan over rampant crime, soaring house prices and 'a city that puts foreign nationals ahead of Londoners' before polls.
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The Guardian Politics6 May 2026
Cameo, speeches, pushing gold bullion: how Farage has made millions since becoming an MP
After two years in parliament, Reform UK leader has brought in £2m on top of his Commons salary Nigel Farage’s income since being elected MP has hit £2m, analysis shows “There’s no money in politics,” Nigel Farage complained almost a decade ago, describing himself as “53, separated and skint”. He has since proved himself wrong. After two years in parliament, Farage has brought in £2m, including hospitality, through speeches, presenting, writing news articles, promoting gold bullion – and even
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The Guardian Politics6 May 2026
Nigel Farage’s income since being elected MP has hit £2m, analysis shows
Reform UK leader has registered wide range of financial interests on top of his Commons salary since July 2024 Cameo, speeches, pushing gold bullion: how Farage has made millions since becoming an MP Nigel Farage’s income since he was elected as an MP has now reached £2m on top of his parliamentary salary, analysis of the register of MPs has shown. Farage’s earning power sets him alongside a small number of MPs who have been able to leverage their status for external income alongside their day
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The Guardian Politics6 May 2026
The Guardian view on Britain’s multiparty politics: the Westminster voting system needs to catch up | Editorial
Local and devolved elections will reveal fragmented party allegiances that cannot be fairly represented in parliament via first past the post Some results in local council and devolved elections this week can be forecast with confidence, but none with precision. Labour will have a torrid time everywhere. Reform UK will do well, continuing the trend of recent years. The Greens will surge in parts of London. Plaid Cymru will enjoy a breakthrough in Wales. Those trends could produce a wide spectrum
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