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Express Politics8 May 2026

Farage declares 'historic change' in Britain as deadline for Tory defection 'now passed'

Nigel Farage declared an "historic change" in British politics as Reform UK closed the door on Conservative defections and Labour faced a Red Wall wipeout.

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The Guardian Politics8 May 2026

Labour losses pile up in England local elections as Reform UK makes gains

Reform runaway winners in north-east, likely pushing Labour into opposition in Hartlepool, with other losses for Starmer in Chorley, Wigan, Redditch and Tamworth Election 2026 live: latest news updates Full results from England, Scotland and Wales The scale of the electoral challenge facing Labour was laid bare overnight as the party haemorrhaged councillors at the local elections and Reform made significant gains. Keir Starmer’s party went into Thursday’s local elections expected to lose up

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Express Politics8 May 2026

Reform candidate says 'death, taxes and Labour ruining our lives' only guarantees in life

Reform UK's Cllr Sam Journet predicted a clean sweep of all 14 Essex council seats as Labour's local election bloodbath deepened across Britain.

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Express Politics8 May 2026

Nigel Farage speech in full after 'historic' Reform local election win over Labour

Reform UK leader breaks silence as his party surges in early local election results.

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Express Politics8 May 2026

Labour minister admits winter fuel payments is still 'biggest issue' among voters

A Labour MP said the debacle was the biggest issue mentioned by voters during the local election campaign.

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Express Politics8 May 2026

Nadhim Zahawi skewers the Chancellor live on Sky: 'Rachel Reeves is just hiding!'

Reform's Nadhim Zahawi branded Rachel Reeves a no-show live on Sky News as breaking results confirmed Labour had lost control of Hartlepool.

Express Politics8 May 2026

Furious Labour MP calls for Keir Starmer to resign after losing Hartlepool to Reform

'I think the very best thing the Prime Minister could do now is address the nation tomorrow and set out a timetable for his departure'

Express Politics8 May 2026

Reform UK hails 'meteoric' results as Labour in meltdown

Reform UK is on course for a landmark haul of seats in the 2026 local elections as Labour may lose one deat for the first time since 1979

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Express Politics7 May 2026

Local elections results LIVE: Nightmare for Starmer as Farage set for huge gains

Polls have closed with the first results due overnight - follow live

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BBC Politics7 May 2026

Six things to watch out for in the Scottish election

Results are expected to be announced across the country from early on Friday afternoon.

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The Guardian Politics7 May 2026

Elections 2026 live: counting under way after votes in England, Scotland and Wales

The first results in England are expected between midnight and 2am BST; Scottish and Welsh parliament results are due from midday 2026 election results: latest from local, Scottish and Welsh votes Bethan McKernan is the Guardian’s Wales correspondent This week the Welsh parliament will grow from 60 to 96 members under a new, more proportional electoral system. Labour is expected to lose control of the Senedd for the first time since devolution in 1999, with Plaid Cymru’s Rhun ap Iorwerth expec

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Express Politics7 May 2026

Keir Starmer 'urged to make resignation plan' over Labour civil war fears

The Energy Secretary is said to have privately spoken to the Prime Minister.

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