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Express Politics7 May 2026

Fury as Starmer to hand anti-Brexiteer David Gauke a knighthood in 'total stitch-up'

Kemi Badenoch said to be livid after arch-Remainer set to be given gong after controversial sentencing review

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The Guardian Politics7 May 2026

Starmer’s failure to demonstrate strong values ‘driving away progressive voters’

Report using research from senior Blair and Clinton pollster comes as Labour braces for dismal election results May elections: What’s at stake across England, Wales and Scotland? UK politics live – latest updates Progressive voters have been driven away from Labour by a lack of argument and vision from Keir Starmer, according to a report using research from a senior pollster to Tony Blair and Bill Clinton. Downing Street is understood to have been briefed on the research, which has also been

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The Guardian Politics7 May 2026

‘Trauma trackers’ to monitor toll of job on police officers in England and Wales

Ministers to mandate use of tools that record individuals’ cumulative exposure to harrowing incidents Policing in England and Wales faces a reckoning over the levels of trauma experienced by officers and staff as “trauma tracker” tools are to be mandated by ministers to ensure the psychological toll caused by exposure to death, abuse and neglect is recorded. A Home Office white paper published in January outlined a legislative push to make trauma monitoring systems mandatory across all 43 forces

Crime
Conservative Home7 May 2026

Callum Price: We shouldn’t just be focussed on ‘growth’ but on selling what a difference it’d make to individuals

The job for politicians is to set the tone and take us with them. To lead the way, sell their plans in terms of what they will mean for real people in their everyday lives, and how they will make Britain a beacon of prosperity on the world stage once again.  The post Callum Price: We shouldn’t just be focussed on ‘growth’ but on selling what a difference it’d make to individuals appeared first on Conservative Home.

Guido Fawkes7 May 2026

Starmer’s “First Steps for Change” in Tatters After Less Than Two Years

As voters head to the polls today, here is how Starmer’s six “First Steps for Change” – the Blair-style pledge cards launched in May 2024 – are holding up after almost two years in office: Deliver economic stability: The OBR has downgraded 2026 GDP growth to 1.1%, with the IMF and OECD cutting their UK…

Economy
Express Politics7 May 2026

POLL: Should Labour MPs remove Sir Keir Starmer after the local elections?

Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to quit - should Labour MPs remove him? Vote in our poll.

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Guido Fawkes7 May 2026

Labour Nominates David Gauke for Knighthood

The FT reports that former Tory Justice Secretary David Gauke has been proposed for a knighthood in the King’s annual birthday honours list: “Conservatives proposed for knighthoods include David Gauke and Greg Hands. Gauke, a former justice secretary who chaired the Labour government’s independent review of sentencing, declined to comment.” For the avoidance of doubt…

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Guido Fawkes7 May 2026

68% of Green Voters Say Antisemitism Is a Major Problem in Britain

Some YouGov polling following the events of last week: 63% of Britons say anti-semitism is a major or significant problem in British society – the highest of 11 groups YouGov asked about. The oldest Britons are the most likely to say so (73%), ethnic minority Britons are the least likely (48%). 57% of the public…

Environment
Conservative Home7 May 2026

Kemi Badenoch’s eve of polling speech to supporters

The Conservative leader spelled out why she thinks people should support the party, under her leadership, once more The post Kemi Badenoch’s eve of polling speech to supporters appeared first on Conservative Home.

Conservative Home7 May 2026

“The problem is I’m not sure very many of us know exactly what it is local government really does”

Our Editor talks to Talk Radio's Ian Collins about the local elections and why they are far too much about national issues The post “The problem is I’m not sure very many of us know exactly what it is local government really does” appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Guido Fawkes7 May 2026

Labour Prepares for Disaster as Polls Open in Local Elections

Polls have opened. Labour is bracing for a car-crash set of results, with this morning’s papers stuffed with leadership manoeuvring, union rebellion, and Number 10 plotting new ways to keep Burnham out of Parliament. Absurd Ofcom rules will prevent the broadcasters from covering any of this properly for the entire day… The final YouGov MRP…

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Express Politics7 May 2026

Brexit fury erupts as Keir Starmer plots closer ties to EU after bruising local election

The Prime Minister will tout closer ties to the EU as part of his plans for a post-local election bloodbath policy blitz.

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