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BBC Politics30 Apr 2026

We would end Birmingham bin strikes, says Tory leader

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch spoke to BBC Radio WM ahead of the local elections on 7 May.

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BBC Politics30 Apr 2026

'Vote Plaid Cymru' gaffe from Welsh Labour leader

Eluned Morgan accidentally told Labour members to "vote Plaid Cymru" at an event ahead of the election.

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BBC Politics29 Apr 2026

PM defends record as Badenoch says he squandered election win

The prime minister and Conservative leader argue over welfare and defence spending ahead of May elections.

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BBC Politics29 Apr 2026

PM defends record as Badenoch says he squandered election win

The prime minister and Conservative leader argue over welfare and defence spending ahead of May elections.

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BBC Politics29 Apr 2026

Nigel Farage claims Reform UK 'forced' bin strike news

The Reform UK leader appears on BBC local radio ahead of the elections on 7 May.

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BBC Politics29 Apr 2026

What you need to know about the 7 May elections in England, Scotland and Wales

Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.

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BBC Politics29 Apr 2026

Hampshire: local elections explained in 60 seconds

BBC South's Ellie Cleverley has 60 seconds to explain what the local elections are and how you can vote.

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BBC Politics29 Apr 2026

Hampshire: local elections explained in 60 seconds

BBC South's Ellie Cleverley has 60 seconds to explain what the local elections are and how you can vote.

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BBC Politics28 Apr 2026

Reform is not racist, Welsh leader says in heated election debate

Wales' big six parties clashed in the TV debate less than two weeks before the Senedd election.

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BBC Politics28 Apr 2026

Starmer sees off inquiry call - but he doesn't escape unscathed

No 10 has expended considerable political capital in keeping Labour MPs onside over the Mandelson vetting row.

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BBC Politics28 Apr 2026

Starmer sees off inquiry call - but he doesn't escape unscathed

No 10 has expended considerable political capital in keeping Labour MPs onside over the Mandelson vetting row.

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BBC Politics28 Apr 2026

Reform's Scottish leader says he owns six houses, six boats and five cars

Malcolm Offord was criticised as "entitled" during an STV leaders debate ahead of next week's election.

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