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The Guardian Politics6 May 2026

Reform and Plaid likely to benefit from polarisation of Welsh politics

Polls suggest Reform could win most seats in Senedd election but party is unlikely to be able to form government UK politics live – latest updates On a sunny but cold evening in a shopping centre car park on the outskirts of Merthyr Tydfil, Reform UK supporters enjoyed free pizza and loud music as they waited for what the party leader, Nigel Farage, said was his last big speech before Thursday’s Welsh Senedd, Scottish parliament and English local elections. Reform could win the most seats unde

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Guido Fawkes6 May 2026

YOUGOV: Polanski the Most Unpopular He Has Been Since Becoming Green Leader

According to YouGOV, 39% of Brits had an unfavourable view of Zack P0lanski prior to his Golders Green criticism. It has now risen to 47%. An increase of eight points.  It turns out retweeting idiotic attacks on heroic police officers isn’t popular with the public. Future political leaders should take note of this entirely unexpected…

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Express Politics6 May 2026

When will Keir Starmer leave Downing Street? Labour braces for an election catastrophe

This is no ordinary set of elections. The result could leave the future of the Labour party and of the UK itself in doubt as Keir Starmer fights for survival

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Express Politics6 May 2026

Starmer’s last 48 hours? We can only hope so after this list of shame from Calamitous Keir

We need a leader who loves Britain rather than loathing her, one who thinks unity might be our strength rather than diversity.

BBC Politics6 May 2026

Two people arrested after BBC asylum investigation

A BBC report revealed some immigration advisers are helping asylum seekers pretend to be gay to stay in the country.

Immigration
BBC Politics6 May 2026

Two people arrested after BBC asylum investigation

A BBC report revealed some immigration advisers are helping asylum seekers pretend to be gay to stay in the country.

Immigration
Guido Fawkes6 May 2026

EXC: Treasury Hires for Senior National Savings and Investments Role Without Any Need for Understanding of Financial Markets

The Treasury had advertised for a senior civil servant to lead sponsorships in the National Savings and Investments. No knowledge of financial markets required… Reeves’ department is advertising for a Senior Civil Service role responsible for the sponsorship of National Savings and Investments, the development of innovative government debt instruments, and the Treasury’s representation on…

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The Guardian Politics6 May 2026

Zack Polanski’s Jewish identity is being erased because his views are too leftwing | Owen Jones

The leader of the Green party has faced antisemitic attacks, and yet his thoughts on the subject don’t count as far as the rightwing UK press is concerned The surge of the Green party has emphasised an iron rule of British politics: those on the left cannot be treated as legitimate political actors. A case in point came at the weekend, when the Green party leader, Zack Polanski, was interviewed by Sky News’ Trevor Phillips, who barely concealed his contempt. Two weeks ago, in an interview with H

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Express Politics6 May 2026

Former SNP council leader jailed over sexual offences against young men and teens

Jordon Linden was convicted of 10 separate offences in March following a trial.

The Guardian Politics6 May 2026

Sudanese asylum seekers challenge Home Office rule changes for refugees

Shabana Mahmood has announced plan to cut leave to remain to 30 months, to concern of UN’s refugee agency Two Sudanese asylum seekers are challenging a key element of Labour’s plans to strip refugees of basic rights, rejecting the home secretary’s accusation that they are “asylum shoppers”. Shabana Mahmood has announced plans to halve refugees’ leave to remain in the UK from five years to 30 months, while refugees will have to wait 20 years before being eligible for permanent stay in the UK. Pre

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The Guardian Politics6 May 2026

A reason to vote Labour tomorrow: we are the only party taking the climate crisis seriously | Katie White

Climate action is something the vast majority of Britons agree on. But even the Greens are blocking the vital infrastructure we need to electrify Britain Katie White is the Labour MP for Leeds North West and minister for climate in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Strip away the politics, and the climate crisis debate isn’t complicated. We’re changing the planet in ways that are “damaging and dangerous”, and every country will be affected. “No one can opt out.” Those quotes migh

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Guido Fawkes6 May 2026

Starmer Set for 30th Reset as No10 Considers Binning Manifesto Tax Pledges

The ‘Save Starmer’ operation is flying kites over what it might do in the wake of the local election bloodbath. Rumours persist of yet another reset speech, coupled with a ludicrous plan to publicly shred the manifesto so Number 10 can “go big” on its fantasy economics. That promise not to raise income tax is…

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