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Express Politics4 May 2026

Bathing sites hit by one million sewage spills in 'national scandal'

Most of England's 35 official inland bathing sites were rated unsafe for swimming in 2025.

The Guardian Politics4 May 2026

Can the Greens and Reform win big in London? podcast

This week Politics Weekly is on the road with the Greens in Hackney and Reform UK in Bromley ahead of the local elections to see why people are turning their backs on the traditional parties in London. This episode was recorded on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th April. Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics4 May 2026

Labour MPs say ‘endless drama’ of leadership speculation must stop

Downing Street begins fightback against predictions of imminent challenge to Keir Starmer Labour MPs are calling for a close to the “endless drama” of leadership speculation, as Downing Street begins a fightback against predictions of an imminent challenge to Keir Starmer. Some backbenchers warned that repeated briefings about how and when the prime minister could be toppled were putting off voters, who similarly had disliked the Conservatives’ repeated shuffling of leaders when in power. Conti

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The Guardian Politics4 May 2026

‘Voting Green will stop Reform’: party eyes kingmaker role in Wales

With Plaid Cymru set to end Labour dominance, activists say the Greens could hold the balance of power in the next Senedd The church hall in Cardiff’s Canton neighbourhood was packed with Green party supporters who had spent Saturday canvassing ahead of next week’s crucial Senedd elections. Green party members from Northern Ireland, Sweden and Denmark had all joined the local campaigners, adding to the sense of momentum for the Welsh Greens. After waiting for more than an hour, the crowd cheered

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Express Politics4 May 2026

How to vote in May 7 election and where your local polling station is

May 7 is getting closer, so make sure you are organised and you know where to go and who you need to vote for

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Sky News Politics4 May 2026

UK on verge of joining EU's £78bn loan for Ukraine as Starmer seeks reset with Brussels

The UK is on the verge of joining the EU's €90bn (£78bn) loan scheme for Ukraine, as the government seeks to shore up support for Kyiv and deepen defence ties with the bloc.

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BBC Politics4 May 2026

Chris Mason: Elections this week a smorgasbord of competitiveness

The scale of these elections looks set to vividly expose the breadth of Labour's vulnerabilities, Chris Mason writes.

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BBC Politics4 May 2026

Chris Mason: Elections this week set to show how politics is changing

The scale of these elections looks set to vividly expose the breadth of Labour's vulnerabilities, Chris Mason writes.

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BBC Politics4 May 2026

Chris Mason: Elections this week set to show how politics is changing

The scale of these elections looks set to vividly expose the breadth of Labour's vulnerabilities, Chris Mason writes.

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Express Politics3 May 2026

'Labour's plans to tax the great British getaway must be stopped'

OPINION - MEL STRIDE: Rachel Reeves must axe her planned 'holiday tax' or do even more damage to our ailing hospitality industry

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Express Politics3 May 2026

Rachel Reeves is about to hit holidaymakers with with another tax tammerblow

This will be another devastating blow for families this summer as the grapple with the soaring cost of living

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BBC Politics3 May 2026

UK to enter talks to join £78bn EU loan scheme for Ukraine

Sir Keir Starmer will meet leaders at the European Political Community summit in Armenia on Monday.

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