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BBC Politics6 May 2026

Postal vote error leaves 1,300 people without ballot papers ahead of Senedd election

After first blaming Royal Mail, Cardiff council now says some ballot packs have not been printed.

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The Guardian Politics6 May 2026

Keir Starmer makes late pitch to voters turning to Greens and Reform

As Labour faces record-breaking losses in Thursday’s local elections, prime minister says rivals are unfit to lead Labour is braced for record-breaking losses in Thursday’s local elections in England, which could be decisive for Keir Starmer’s future as prime minister. In a message to voters on Thursday, Starmer said Reform’s Nigel Farage and the Greens’ Zack Polanski were “not fit to meet this moment of great global instability” and that only Labour was putting the national interest first. Con

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BBC Politics6 May 2026

Starmer tells civil servants to speak 'truth to power' after vetting row

The PM writes to civil servants following tensions over the sacking of former Foreign Office boss Sir Olly Robbins.

BBC Politics6 May 2026

Starmer tells civil servants to speak 'truth to power' after vetting row

The PM writes to civil servants following tensions over the sacking of former Foreign Office boss Sir Olly Robbins.

Express Politics6 May 2026

Labour 'going down in ball of flames' and voters 'want Keir gone'

Political earthquake expected in Wales, threatening the Prime Minister's future as voters opt for Reform UK and Plaid Cymru

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Express Politics6 May 2026

Sadiq Khan slammed by Reform for putting 'foreign nationals ahead of Londoners'

Reform UK has blasted Sadiq Khan over rampant crime, soaring house prices and 'a city that puts foreign nationals ahead of Londoners' before polls.

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The Guardian Politics6 May 2026

Cameo, speeches, pushing gold bullion: how Farage has made millions since becoming an MP

After two years in parliament, Reform UK leader has brought in £2m on top of his Commons salary Nigel Farage’s income since being elected MP has hit £2m, analysis shows “There’s no money in politics,” Nigel Farage complained almost a decade ago, describing himself as “53, separated and skint”. He has since proved himself wrong. After two years in parliament, Farage has brought in £2m, including hospitality, through speeches, presenting, writing news articles, promoting gold bullion – and even

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The Guardian Politics6 May 2026

Nigel Farage’s income since being elected MP has hit £2m, analysis shows

Reform UK leader has registered wide range of financial interests on top of his Commons salary since July 2024 Cameo, speeches, pushing gold bullion: how Farage has made millions since becoming an MP Nigel Farage’s income since he was elected as an MP has now reached £2m on top of his parliamentary salary, analysis of the register of MPs has shown. Farage’s earning power sets him alongside a small number of MPs who have been able to leverage their status for external income alongside their day

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The Guardian Politics6 May 2026

The Guardian view on Britain’s multiparty politics: the Westminster voting system needs to catch up | Editorial

Local and devolved elections will reveal fragmented party allegiances that cannot be fairly represented in parliament via first past the post Some results in local council and devolved elections this week can be forecast with confidence, but none with precision. Labour will have a torrid time everywhere. Reform UK will do well, continuing the trend of recent years. The Greens will surge in parts of London. Plaid Cymru will enjoy a breakthrough in Wales. Those trends could produce a wide spectrum

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The Guardian Politics6 May 2026

UK voters need to hear battle over bills and climate crisis are linked, green experts say

As Reform vows to block solar and windfarms, energy leaders say renewables offer most secure future, insulating UK from hostile forces UK politics live – latest updates • May elections: What’s at stake across England, Wales and Scotland? The defining issue of Thursday’s local elections, feedback from doorsteps suggests, will be the UK’s soaring cost of living. But voters should be told about the links between inflation and the affects of fossil fuels and the climate crisis – or the remedies th

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BBC Politics6 May 2026

When will the elections results come in?

In Scotland and Wales counting will begin on Friday, while in England results are expected to start coming overnight.

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Express Politics6 May 2026

Kemi Badenoch issues massive Triple Lock boost for pensioners

EXCLUSIVE: The Tory leader gave her backing to the policy as she sat down with the Express on the campaign trail