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BBC Politics5 May 2026

All of society must tackle 'crisis' of antisemitism, Starmer says

The PM hosts a summit of leaders from the police, arts and universities, after a spate of attacks against British Jews.

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BBC Politics5 May 2026

What photo ID will you need to vote in the May elections?

Everyone voting in person in the local elections in England on 7 May will have to show valid photo ID.

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BBC Politics5 May 2026

Council investigates as postal vote problems leave ballots undelivered

Cardiff Council says it is investigating after some postal voters said they had not received their ballots.

BBC Politics5 May 2026

Starmer to host Downing Street summit to address antisemitism

The prime minister will meet leaders from a number of sectors at Downing Street on Tuesday.

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BBC Politics4 May 2026

Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections - so what can be done?

The state of the roads will be at the top of many voters' agenda at this week's local elections in England.

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BBC Politics4 May 2026

Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections - so what can be done?

The state of the roads will be at the top of many voters' agenda at this week's local elections in England.

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BBC Politics4 May 2026

UK joining Ukraine loan scheme would be good for EU ties, Starmer says

The UK is "discussing participating" in a £78bn (€90bn) European Union loan scheme to support Ukraine, the prime minister says.

BBC Politics4 May 2026

Reform pledges to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas

The Green Party has accused Reform of "making abhorrent announcements in attempts to distract voters".

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BBC Politics4 May 2026

Reform pledges to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas

The Green Party has accused Reform of "making abhorrent announcements in attempts to distract voters".

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BBC Politics4 May 2026

Chris Mason: Elections this week a smorgasbord of competitiveness

The scale of these elections looks set to vividly expose the breadth of Labour's vulnerabilities, Chris Mason writes.

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BBC Politics4 May 2026

Chris Mason: Elections this week set to show how politics is changing

The scale of these elections looks set to vividly expose the breadth of Labour's vulnerabilities, Chris Mason writes.

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BBC Politics4 May 2026

Chris Mason: Elections this week set to show how politics is changing

The scale of these elections looks set to vividly expose the breadth of Labour's vulnerabilities, Chris Mason writes.

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