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Express Politics7 May 2026

Zack Polanski's approval rating enters freefall in humiliating blow for Green leader

Zack Polanski's unfavourable ratings have nearly doubled since January as the Green Party antisemitism scandal deepens ahead of Thursday's local elections.

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Express Politics7 May 2026

Nigel Farage effigy stabbed, strangled and hanged in sickening video, as elections loom

A masked individual has been filmed stabbing, strangling and mock executing a Nigel Farage effigy in a sickening social media video days before local elections.

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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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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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