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Express Politics7 May 2026

Keir Starmer accused of reopening Brexit wars to 'save his own skin'

Prime Minister expected to deliver a big speech on moving Britain closer to the EU in the wake of the election turmoil

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The Guardian Politics7 May 2026

‘The worst year in memory’: parties describe climate of abuse on campaign trail

Candidates from across the spectrum report abuse and harassment online and in person in lead-up to local and devolved elections UK politics live – latest updates Candidates and political parties have described a climate of abuse in this year’s local and devolved elections including death threats and intimidation while campaigning. Elections are taking place across councils in England and governments in Scotland and Wales on Thursday, with millions expected to vote. Continue reading...

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Guido Fawkes7 May 2026

REVEALED: Tories’ Secret Showdown with Labour’s Torsten Bell Over Pension Raid | The Guido Fawkes Show

Shadow DWP Secretary Helen Whately joins Adam Cherry and Max Young on the Guido Fawkes Show to discuss the Conservative fightback against Labour’s pension raid, why she still supports the Triple Lock, and what’s in store for the Tories at the local elections. Plus her showdown talks with Torsten Bell… Watch the full video on YouTube. Click here…

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Guido Fawkes7 May 2026

Labour Councillor & Streeting Ally Accuses Party of Destroying His MP Career

A Labour councillor attacked the Labour Party on the eve of polling day accusing it of a conspiracy to destroy his political career. All’s not well in London Labour… Tanweer Khan, who was previously tipped as a future MP, claimed on X that a rogue party official fabricated a letter accusing him of antisemitism, but…

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Guido Fawkes7 May 2026

Bursting the Bubble: Local Elections Special

Welcome to Bursting the Bubble, the data deep-dive that tells you what’s really happening outside the Westminster village. Exclusively for Guido members… It’s polling day. Which seats are the ones to look out for? Become a member to find out. Click here to join…

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The Guardian Politics7 May 2026

Whoever wins today’s elections, democracy is the loser under first past the post | Polly Toynbee

This outdated system is destroying trust in politics. But there’s still time for Labour to follow Wales and Scotland’s example and introduce PR in the UK Before a vote is counted, this much we know. More results than ever will involve the winning party getting a disproportionate amount of power, considering the number of votes cast for it; fewer people will get what they voted for. The ever more random roulette wheel of our voting system will produce wildly odd winners and losers. Our never-fit-

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The Guardian Politics7 May 2026

2026 election results: latest from local, Scottish and Welsh votes

From the devolved parliaments in Scotland and Wales to councils and mayoralties across England, our results tracker will show what has happened in your area as results come in. Polls close at 10pm, with the first results expected at around midnight. Check back later for live updates Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics7 May 2026

Election monitors note instances of voters in England turned away over ID

European observers have seen incidents of confusion over ID requirements but problem is not regarded as widespread Instances of voters being turned away from polling stations due to confusion over photo ID requirements have been recorded by European election observers watching voting in England on Thursday. While the problem is not regarded as widespread, it has been noted by the delegation from the Council of Europe, which will issue a report on the local elections in England as well as the Sco

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Express Politics7 May 2026

Local election results times: Hour by hour guide of when your area will declare

Millions have voted across the UK, but when could the results be announced.

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The Guardian Politics7 May 2026

STV’s Scotland election coverage to be hit by strike action over pay

About 120 journalists and broadcast staff expected to protest about pay freeze as STV invests in new radio station UK politics live – latest updates Coverage of Scotland’s election counts by STV, the commercial broadcaster, is expected to be heavily hit by strike action in an escalating dispute over pay. The National Union of Journalists and the technical union Bectu have targeted STV’s election reporting for their second strike this year in protest at its decision to impose a company-wide pa

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BBC Politics7 May 2026

Curious canines and patient pups - it's dogs at polling stations

Pictures of dogs at polling stations are now a part of election day - here are some of the best we have seen.

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The Guardian Politics7 May 2026

Starmer’s failure to demonstrate strong values ‘driving away progressive voters’

Report using research from senior Blair and Clinton pollster comes as Labour braces for dismal election results May elections: What’s at stake across England, Wales and Scotland? UK politics live – latest updates Progressive voters have been driven away from Labour by a lack of argument and vision from Keir Starmer, according to a report using research from a senior pollster to Tony Blair and Bill Clinton. Downing Street is understood to have been briefed on the research, which has also been

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