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BBC Politics2 May 2026

The battle to take political control of Birmingham

The number of candidates and challengers from non-traditional parties make results hard to predict.

Politics
BBC Politics2 May 2026

Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections

Believe it or not, Thursday’s local elections aren’t just about the PM’s fate - there’s plenty more at stake.

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BBC Politics2 May 2026

Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections

Believe it or not, Thursday’s local elections aren’t just about the PM’s fate - there’s plenty more at stake.

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Express Politics2 May 2026

Assisted dying fight is not over — the Commons must sort out this mess

A handful of reprobates in the House of Lords blocked the bill, so MPs must bring it back and restore the public's faith in Parliament.

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Express Politics2 May 2026

Pensioner fury as triple lock under threat from top Labour group's plan

Labour Together blames higher turnout by older voters at elections for ministers keeping triple lock and recommends compulsory voting

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BBC Politics2 May 2026

The big issues and key flashpoints from Scotland's election campaign

BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell examines what we have learned during the Holyrood election campaign.

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BBC Politics2 May 2026

The big issues and key flashpoints from Scotland's election campaign

BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell examines what we have learned during the Holyrood election campaign.

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BBC Politics2 May 2026

The big issues and key flashpoints from Scotland's election campaign

BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell examines what we have learned during the Holyrood election campaign.

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Express Politics2 May 2026

Nigel Farage crushes Zack Polanski in battle to win Britons' trust on national defence

The Green party leader is trusted by fewer than one in four voters on the defence of the realm ahead of this week's elections

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BBC Politics2 May 2026

The battle to take political control of Birmingham

The number of candidates and challengers from non-traditional parties make results hard to predict.

Politics
Express Politics2 May 2026

Labour's hurtling towards bar brawl leadership contest as duo prepare to topple Starmer

MARTYN BROWN: Wannabe leaders are circling the weakened Prime Minister as next week's election bloodbath looms

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The Guardian Politics2 May 2026

Tension and dissent: inside the Green party’s antisemitism struggle

With a fast-expanding membership and electoral gains in sight, the Israel–Palestine debate is testing party unity A Green party member for more than 30 years, Elise Benjamin admits to bittersweet feelings even as fellow activists anticipate a historic breakthrough in next week’s elections. Benjamin was involved in drawing up the party’s guidance on antisemitism, which she describes as comprehensive. But the former Green councillor in Oxford now wonders whether further guidance is needed: “Now th

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