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The Guardian Politics8 May 2026

Reform UK gains at Labour’s expense in local elections – podcast

It has been a crushing set of local and devolved elections for Labour, with Reform UK making huge gains across the country and the Greens winning in London. Keir Starmer is under pressure to announce a timeline for his departure – yet he insists he will not walk away Continue reading...

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Express Politics8 May 2026

Keir Starmer urged to 'change course' by former ally after Wales humiliation

Support for Keir Starmer's party collapsed, leading to a third-place finish and a total demolition in its traditional heartlands.

The Guardian Politics8 May 2026

Reform and Greens surge in local elections: what next for Labour? – The Latest

Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on after Labour suffered heavy losses in local elections, while Nigel Farage’s Reform UK and the Green party made substantial gains. So is the era of two-party politics over? And can the prime minister survive? Lucy Hough speaks to political correspondent Alexandra Topping Continue reading...

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Guido Fawkes8 May 2026

Guido Whispers: Which Fleet Street Outfit Is Chopping Jobs Now?

What was the last nail in the coffin for canvassing Labour activists this week? Which is the latest drinking challenge to hit Reform HQ? And what exciting opportunity have Tory staffers been approached for? Become a Guido member to find out… Click here to join us today. Fawkes Friends and Premium Plotters will also receive…

BBC Politics8 May 2026

Election results so far - and what's still to come

Reform UK has made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight.

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

Winners and losers of Cheltenham Borough Council's election

It was good news for Liberal Democrat borough councillors – while other parties struggled.

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

'We are forecasting the SNP will not have an overall majority'

Professor Sir John Curtice says the SNP are performing at the "higher end of expectations" but will not secure an overall majority.

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The Guardian Politics8 May 2026

Martin Rowson on Reform’s May elections success – cartoon

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Guido Fawkes8 May 2026

Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan Loses Seat

A wipeout: Plaid Cymru: 31,943 Reform: 23,003 Labour: 6,495 The sitting First Minister came third…

Express Politics8 May 2026

Blind, deaf, dumb and deranged – this is why Nigel Farage will be Britain's next PM

OPINION - CAROLE MALONE: Keir Starmer's Labour Party has betrayed generations of voters and this will be their punishment

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Guido Fawkes8 May 2026

John Bercow Spends Election Night Commentating on Tennis Match at a David Lloyd

Political denizens were out and about on TV screens and radio channels last night on polling day. Apart from one… Ex-Speaker John Bercow was spotted by co-conspirators commentating at a small exhibition tennis match in a David Lloyd facility in Raynes Park last night. Makes a change from ranting about Reza Pahlavi… Bercow was booted…

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The Guardian Politics8 May 2026

UK borrowing costs fall and pound rises as Starmer says he will remain as PM

Bond yields drop as market fears ease that Labour leader will be replaced by a more leftwing rival Elections 2026 – live updates Business live – latest updates UK government borrowing costs fell and the pound rose on Friday as Keir Starmer vowed to remain as prime minister despite the Labour party losing hundreds of council seats across England. Investors calculated that some of the intense pressure on Starmer’s leadership had eased, as Labour appeared on track for a smaller losses than elec

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