BBC Politics6 May 2026
Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow
A mesmerising mix of results are expected after candidates make their final pitches, our political editor writes.
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BBC Politics6 May 2026
Chris Mason: Campaign sprint ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow
A mesmerising mix of results are expected after candidates make their final pitches, our political editor writes.
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The Guardian Politics5 May 2026
Reinstate windfall tax on banks after surge in profits, TUC urges
Unions group wants rate returned from 3% to 8% after big four UK lenders reveal £14bn total profit in first quarter An increased windfall tax should be imposed on the UK’s largest banks according to trade union leaders, after the big four lenders reported almost £14bn in first-quarter profits, partly fuelled by market turbulence caused by the Iran war. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) renewed its call for an increase in the current bank surcharge, which was reduced from 8% to 3% of profits above
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The Guardian Politics5 May 2026
Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be British Red Cross spokesperson, charity says
Green party leader also accused of incorrectly stating he was a full member of the National Council of Hypnotherapy Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be a spokesperson for the British Red Cross while campaigning for Green party leadership, the charity has said. This was also mentioned on his personal website in 2020, where he said he was “really proud of the work we do”. Continue reading...
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Sky News Politics5 May 2026
I asked Badenoch about Britain's 'number one priority' - her answers were surprising
They were not, bluntly, the answers I expected from Kemi Badenoch - a champion of growth and scourge of the "blockers".
BBC Politics5 May 2026
Gruff Rhys joins Senedd postal ballot criticism in Cardiff
Cardiff Council investigates after some postal voters - including Super Furries' singer Gruff Rhys - have not received ballots.
Express Politics5 May 2026
Nigel Farage hits back as he says 'no obligation' to declare £5m gift from billionaire
Reform UK donor Christopher Harborne had given the money to pay for Nigel Farage's security, the party leader said.
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Express Politics5 May 2026
Keir Starmer makes huge admission just days before local elections
Keir Starmer has hit back at accusations he has been hiding from the campaign trail.
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Express Politics5 May 2026
Reeves's 'reckless spending' slammed as UK borrowing costs reach 28-year high
UK long-term borrowing costs have surged to their highest level in 28 years as investors brace for a potential leadership challenge to Sir Keir Starmer.
Express Politics5 May 2026
Bombshell real number of small boat deportations to key countries exposed: 'Disgraceful'
Exclusive: We tonight reveal how many small boat migrants are being returned from the biggest cohorts to cross from France. And one will SHOCK you.
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The Guardian Politics5 May 2026
MPs demand Reform suspend candidate over claims he celebrated rape of Sikh women
Sandwell Labour MPs write to borough Reform leader after alleged posts by Stuart Prior Labour MPs have called for a Reform UK election candidate in Essex to be suspended after he allegedly celebrated the rape of two Sikh women in the Midlands. A joint investigation by The Mirror and the anti-racism campaign group Hope Not Hate alleged Stuart Prior, who is standing for Reform in Rayleigh West (for Essex county council) as well as Sweyne Park and Grange (for Rochford district council), had made a
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BBC Politics5 May 2026
No obligation to declare £5m gift, Farage says
The Reform UK leader says the gift was "purely private" and "wasn't political in any sense at all".
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