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Express Politics8 May 2026

Furious unions turn on Keir Starmer after local elections bloodbath: 'Change or die!'

PM's 'failings' called out as bosses desperately move to prevent a Reform surge sweeping the country

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

'It's curtains for Keir' says Labour MP

MP for Normanton and Hemsworth, Jon Trickett, on where Labour has gone wrong.

The Guardian Politics8 May 2026

How Labour’s ‘terrible’ night unfolded as Reform surges and Greens and Lib Dems hail wins

Plaid Cymru set to take power in Wales and SNP to retain it in Scotland, but Reform made big gains in both nations Election 2026 live: latest news updates Full results from England, Scotland and Wales The polls were terrible, the predictions dire and even one of his predecessors as Labour leader, Ed Miliband, had reportedly told Keir Starmer he should set a timetable for his resignation. But for the prime minister, as polls closed in Wales, Scotland and many regions of England, there would b

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The Guardian Politics8 May 2026

Nige is on full gloat, while Keir clings on with a hunted look in his eyes | John Crace

Local elections appear to signal end of two-party politics with five parties in the game in England It all panned out pretty much as everyone had expected. Nigel Farage was insufferably pleased with himself. Keir Starmer looked hunted while insisting he was going to remain prime minister for ever. Longer possibly. Kemi Badenoch grinned wildly, saying the Tories were back in the game as they slumped to insignificance everywhere but the south-east. Ed Davey became supreme leader of the People’s Re

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The Guardian Politics8 May 2026

John Swinney declares victory for SNP in Holyrood elections

Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, concedes his party was comprehensively beaten John Swinney, the Scottish National party leader, has declared victory in the Holyrood elections after only a handful of results confirmed Labour had been comprehensively beaten. Speaking to the BBC after holding his own seat of Perthshire North, Swinney said he was “absolutely certain the SNP is going to be the leading party coming out of this election”. Continue reading...

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Guido Fawkes8 May 2026

UNISON General Secretary Calls for Starmer to Go as Unions Turn on PM

New UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan has said Starmer should go: “Labour faces oblivion because it is not delivering for the vast majority of people. What must change is not just the leader but the entire approach: only a Labour Government which always puts the interests of workers before the wealthy can succeed. Reform claims…

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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Guido Fawkes8 May 2026

Gauke: ‘Overexcited Junior’ Kemi Staffer Briefed Against My Knighthood From Starmer

A coy David Gauke was asked about his inbound knighthood from Starmer on Sky News: “Well, I’ve I’ve had more positive responses, it would be fair to say. But I obviously can’t talk about the the speculation about an honour. But look, I assume that this is a sort of rather overexcited junior member of…

Express Politics8 May 2026

'Housing is my human right!' New Green deputy mayor issues major warning to landlords

Former European Youth Parliament member Dylan Law, has sparked fury demanding a draconian £600 rent cap and banning landlords from making profit.

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Express Politics8 May 2026

Britain invited to rejoin the EU 10 years after Brexit referendum

Parties from across Europe issue offer to return nearly a decade after 17.4m Brits voted to leave

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The Guardian Politics8 May 2026

Steve Hilton: British strategist becomes unlikely frontrunner for California governor

Former David Cameron adviser says a vote for him will make California ‘Califordable’ – not everyone is convinced He “knows how to wind people up like Trump”, according to friends, and made his name in the UK with zany policy ideas including making the country sunnier using state-owned cloud busters. Now the controversial strategist Steve Hilton, named the “pint-sized Rasputin” of Conservative politics, has become an unlikely frontrunner in the primary race for California governor. Continue re

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