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Conservative Home12 May 2026

Starmer is beneath the hooves of the Westminster herd

Having cheered the downfall of Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister now confronts the same fate himself. If this is meant to be Starmer fighting for survival, one wonders what surrender would look like. The post Starmer is beneath the hooves of the Westminster herd appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Conservative Home11 May 2026

Mel Stride: It’s back to work – not just the job of Opposition but our plans for backing work itself

There is a long way to go to the next General Election. Seriousness, clarity and conviction. That is our path back. We must show the public we understand the challenges that they and the country are facing, and that we are doing the deep thinking to deliver it. The post Mel Stride: It’s back to work – not just the job of Opposition but our plans for backing work itself appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Conservative Home8 May 2026

The Conservative claims of a ‘fightback’ – and a double-edged narrative

Even as Badenoch celebrates gains in London, the right-wing vote split is reshaping British politics – and there is a worry Reform will weaponise this to make it look like the Conservative Party doesn't represent working people. The post The Conservative claims of a ‘fightback’ – and a double-edged narrative appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Conservative Home8 May 2026

Kemi Badenoch speaks to winning councillors in Westminster

The Tory leader addressed the party after a night of bruising losses but also holds and gains. The post Kemi Badenoch speaks to winning councillors in Westminster appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Conservative Home8 May 2026

Local elections live blog: Early results show Labour losses even higher than expected

Reform UK and the Lib Dems are also making big gains from the Conservatives. The post Local elections live blog: Early results show Labour losses even higher than expected appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Conservative Home8 May 2026

Anne-Marie Trevelyan: Ministers on the campaign trail – good or bad?

When voters are asking national questions, it is only right that national leaders provide national answers. Silence would not depoliticise the issue; it would simply leave a vacuum for speculation.  Local elections are a moment to highlight the partnership between national and local government. The post Anne-Marie Trevelyan: Ministers on the campaign trail – good or bad? appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Conservative Home7 May 2026

“The problem is I’m not sure very many of us know exactly what it is local government really does”

Our Editor talks to Talk Radio's Ian Collins about the local elections and why they are far too much about national issues The post “The problem is I’m not sure very many of us know exactly what it is local government really does” appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Conservative Home7 May 2026

The national picture behind the Tories local campaign

The Conservatives are hoping that local competence can carry them through this set of elections, but some worry it carries an uncomfortable implication about the national message. The post The national picture behind the Tories local campaign appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Conservative Home7 May 2026

Lord Ashcroft: Why Labour has a Keir problem and Kemi has a Tory problem

Neither can expect a pleasant local election night though Starmer may feel it harder. However both have a similar yet problem to address: People like Badenoch but are still unconvinced by the Tories. Labour has watched its leader alienate most of his electoral coalition. The post Lord Ashcroft: Why Labour has a Keir problem and Kemi has a Tory problem appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Conservative Home6 May 2026

Honestly, what’s it all for? Do we really understand what local government is about?

Few people outside politics know who their councillor is and yet up and down the country there are people who stand to serve, to deliver, what are really important but dull day to day operations, and they do so for little reward. When choosing them we should at least think what it is they do. The post Honestly, what’s it all for? Do we really understand what local government is about? appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Conservative Home5 May 2026

Lord Ashcroft: My latest polling – Local elections, worst things Labour have done, energy bills, the right to strike, and is Farage like Trump?

On the local elections a clear majority thought a bad night for Labour would be a reflection on the Labour government generally or Keir Starmer in particular. A majority of 2024 Labour voters also said it would be down to Starmer or Labour in general, and were evenly divided between the two. The post Lord Ashcroft: My latest polling – Local elections, worst things Labour have done, energy bills, the right to strike, and is Farage like Trump? appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Conservative Home5 May 2026

Judy Terry: Confusion and disillusionment will reduce the local election turnout

Few people understand – or are even aware of - the implications of local government reorganisation. The post Judy Terry: Confusion and disillusionment will reduce the local election turnout appeared first on Conservative Home.

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