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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 hours ago

Inside Starmer's fight to keep Labour leadership amid growing calls to step down

Labour faces escalating pressure on Keir Starmer to resign after major local election losses, with resignations, MP demands, and leadership contest uncertainty.
UK politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Far-Right Reform Party Saw Big Wins in UK Local Elections at Labor Party's Cost

Reform UK gained sharply in UK local elections, Labour suffered major losses, and politics is fragmenting with generational shifts and populist influence across Europe.
UK politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

British PM Reportedly Urged to Resign by His Own Cabinet Members After Suffering Devastating Electoral Losses: Report

Labour MPs and some Cabinet members are urging Keir Starmer to resign after major local election losses.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 hours ago

Inside Starmer's fight to keep Labour leadership amid growing calls to step down

Labour faces escalating pressure on Keir Starmer to resign after major local election losses, with resignations, MP demands, and leadership contest uncertainty.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Andy Burnham can save Labour and defeat Reform. He should be the next prime minister | Neal Lawson

Andy Burnham is positioned to lead Labour, with popularity and a transformation plan offering the clearest route to electoral recovery and a better prime ministerial outcome.
UK politics
fromThe Nation
12 hours ago

Reeling From the UK Election and the Collapse of Labour

Labour’s leadership decline is linked to disrespect for its traditional base, contributing to major electoral losses to Reform UK and broader collapse in Scotland and Wales.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Farage faces questions over failure to declare use of donor's helicopter

Farage used a donor-owned helicopter for rallies without declaring the travel, prompting questions about payment sources and transparency.
UK politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Far-Right Reform Party Saw Big Wins in UK Local Elections at Labor Party's Cost

Reform UK gained sharply in UK local elections, Labour suffered major losses, and politics is fragmenting with generational shifts and populist influence across Europe.
UK politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

British PM Reportedly Urged to Resign by His Own Cabinet Members After Suffering Devastating Electoral Losses: Report

Labour MPs and some Cabinet members are urging Keir Starmer to resign after major local election losses.
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UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

Reform councillor suspended for anti-Islam posts

A newly elected Reform UK councillor was suspended after alleged Islamophobic and antisemitic social media posts were reported.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Newly elected Reform councillor resigns after social media claims

A Reform UK councillor resigned days after election after alleged racist and anti-Muslim posts celebrating rape and dehumanizing groups.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Reform UK councillor resigns for personal reasons' days after being elected

A Reform UK councillor resigned days after election after accusations of racist social media posts, and his party membership was revoked.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I'll talk to work on Monday': what happens when a paper candidate' actually wins

Some surprise local election winners were unhappy because they were selected as unlikely “paper” candidates or faced eligibility and practical constraints after winning.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

London local elections 2026: What are the results in Sutton?

Liberal Democrats won a landslide in Sutton, gaining 22 seats and taking full council control, while Conservatives lost all seats and Reform UK became main opposition.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

Reform councillor suspended for anti-Islam posts

A newly elected Reform UK councillor was suspended after alleged Islamophobic and antisemitic social media posts were reported.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Newly elected Reform councillor resigns after social media claims

A Reform UK councillor resigned days after election after alleged racist and anti-Muslim posts celebrating rape and dehumanizing groups.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Reform UK councillor resigns for personal reasons' days after being elected

A Reform UK councillor resigned days after election after accusations of racist social media posts, and his party membership was revoked.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I'll talk to work on Monday': what happens when a paper candidate' actually wins

Some surprise local election winners were unhappy because they were selected as unlikely “paper” candidates or faced eligibility and practical constraints after winning.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

London local elections 2026: What are the results in Sutton?

Liberal Democrats won a landslide in Sutton, gaining 22 seats and taking full council control, while Conservatives lost all seats and Reform UK became main opposition.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Scotland's elections confirmed that our nation's leftwing identity is part myth, part reality | Rory Scothorne

Reform UK’s Scottish election surge signals a shift in political tone, but seat gains rely on proportional representation rather than broad constituency breakthroughs.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

SNP wins Scottish election as Reform and Labour tie for second

SNP won a fifth straight Holyrood election but missed an overall majority, leaving independence-supporting parties in control and requiring coalition-style support for government.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Scotland's elections confirmed that our nation's leftwing identity is part myth, part reality | Rory Scothorne

Reform UK’s Scottish election surge signals a shift in political tone, but seat gains rely on proportional representation rather than broad constituency breakthroughs.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

SNP wins Scottish election as Reform and Labour tie for second

SNP won a fifth straight Holyrood election but missed an overall majority, leaving independence-supporting parties in control and requiring coalition-style support for government.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Here are three ways to keep Reform out of No 10 and one of them starts with you | Daniel Trilling

Reform UK’s rise reflects populist rightwing nationalism that threatens checks and balances, and its support may be capped despite opportunities to prove it can govern.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Reform UK councillor quits days after election

Stuart Prior resigned from elected roles and was expelled from Reform UK after allegations of racist and Islamophobic social media posts.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Wales has been hit by a political earthquake and the UK government is in a very tricky position | Will Hayward

Plaid Cymru’s gains in Wales enabled it to form the next Welsh government, while Reform UK’s strong showing provided resources for future elections despite falling short of expectations.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Labour expected to lose Senedd after century of winning elections in Wales

Labour is expected to lose the Senedd election, ending 27 years of rule in Wales and putting First Minister Eluned Morgan’s seat at risk.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Wales has been hit by a political earthquake and the UK government is in a very tricky position | Will Hayward

Plaid Cymru’s gains in Wales enabled it to form the next Welsh government, while Reform UK’s strong showing provided resources for future elections despite falling short of expectations.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Labour expected to lose Senedd after century of winning elections in Wales

Labour is expected to lose the Senedd election, ending 27 years of rule in Wales and putting First Minister Eluned Morgan’s seat at risk.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Minority groups brace for surge in racism after Reform UK election gains

Next Birmingham leadership is urged to champion the city’s diversity amid Reform gains and rising fears for minority communities.
#uk-local-elections
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

The towns and cities showing politics in England is splintering from two-party system

Labour lost control of many UK councils in local elections, weakening its London dominance and strengthening Reform and Green gains.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Reform's London mayor candidate criticises Farage's mass deportation' election pitch

Reform UK’s extreme migration rhetoric was linked to weaker-than-expected London election results, while the party gained many seats elsewhere in the UK.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Havering and Hackney voters choose opposing visions of change

Voters in Havering and Hackney chose different political directions, with Reform UK taking Havering council control and the Green Party winning Hackney’s first directly elected mayor and council majority.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Tories are still on life support so why is Badenoch in celebratory mood?

Conservative gains in parts of London are being used to claim rebuilding momentum despite major losses to Reform, Liberal Democrats, and reduced vote shares in Wales and Scotland.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

The towns and cities showing politics in England is splintering from two-party system

Labour lost control of many UK councils in local elections, weakening its London dominance and strengthening Reform and Green gains.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Lib Dems offer alternative to extremes of Reform and Greens, Davey says

Liberal Democrats gained major local and Scottish seats by positioning as a values-based alternative to left and right populism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

The records broken in historic local elections that rocked Labour as Reform surges

Local elections across England, Scotland, and Wales shifted power, breaking long-standing Labour majorities and boosting Reform and the Green Party.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Reform's London mayor candidate criticises Farage's mass deportation' election pitch

Reform UK’s extreme migration rhetoric was linked to weaker-than-expected London election results, while the party gained many seats elsewhere in the UK.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Havering and Hackney voters choose opposing visions of change

Voters in Havering and Hackney chose different political directions, with Reform UK taking Havering council control and the Green Party winning Hackney’s first directly elected mayor and council majority.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

What's behind surge in support for Reform and Greens across England? Five key takeaways

Reform and the Greens gained council seats by drawing stronger support from deprived, less-educated, and age-specific areas, reshaping England’s fragmented local political landscape.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Reform councillor suspended over racism allegations

A newly elected Reform UK councillor was suspended pending investigation into alleged racist and misogynistic online posts.
#scottish-politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

SNP leader John Swinney rules out Holyrood talks with Reform UK

Swinney ruled out talks with Reform UK while seeking to form the next Scottish government and secure constitutional powers before 2029.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The SNP may have won again but Scottish politics has been upended

Scottish Labour conceded early as Starmer’s unpopularity blocked gains, leaving Holyrood politics upended with SNP and Reform tied in second behind the SNP.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

SNP leader John Swinney rules out Holyrood talks with Reform UK

Swinney ruled out talks with Reform UK while seeking to form the next Scottish government and secure constitutional powers before 2029.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The SNP may have won again but Scottish politics has been upended

Scottish Labour conceded early as Starmer’s unpopularity blocked gains, leaving Holyrood politics upended with SNP and Reform tied in second behind the SNP.
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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Green gains see Labour lose control of Lewisham and Lambeth

Green Party gained major council control in south London, replacing Labour in Lewisham and Lambeth, and won first elected mayors in Hackney and Lewisham.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Guardian view on Britain's fractured politics: a revolt against the status quo | Editorial

Local and devolved election results show major losses for Labour and Conservatives, rising fragmentation, and growing voter cynicism toward the political system.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Reform UK will never take voters for granted, Yusuf says

Reform UK says it will never take voters for granted and welcomes scrutiny after major election gains across the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Guardian view on Britain's fractured politics: a revolt against the status quo | Editorial

Local and devolved election results show major losses for Labour and Conservatives, rising fragmentation, and growing voter cynicism toward the political system.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Emerging picture shows Reform gains as Labour counts losses in heartland seats

Reform leads vote share and seat wins while Labour and other parties trail, with fragmented voting patterns and Labour’s major losses requiring psychological management.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

London local elections 2026: Live results map for every mayoralty and council

London borough elections are underway with Labour weakened since 2024, Greens positioned to gain, and Reform potentially topping polls in some councils.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

A new political landscape for London sets in

Greens gained multiple London councils and directly elected mayors, while Reform UK and Conservatives also won control in several boroughs, reshaping London’s political map.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Labour vote sinks in London as Greens make gains

Green Party gains in London followed Labour vote collapse, winning councils and borough mayors while leaving multiple councils under no overall control.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

London local elections 2026: Live results map for every mayoralty and council

London borough elections are underway with Labour weakened since 2024, Greens positioned to gain, and Reform potentially topping polls in some councils.
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London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

London local elections: What are the results in Havering?

Reform won Havering, replacing the Conservatives as official opposition after major losses for Conservatives and Labour across the borough.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Partial results show losses for Starmer's Labour and wins for Reform UK in local elections

Donation-funded reporting sends journalists to gather facts across political perspectives without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Labour loses control of Birmingham city council after 14 years of leadership

Labour’s 14-year Birmingham council control ended as Reform, Greens, and pro-Gaza independents gained seats, reflecting broader political fragmentation and local governance challenges.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Reform UK takes control of Sunderland City Council

Reform UK gained Sunderland City Council control, ending over 50 years of Labour rule, driven by voter dissatisfaction with national politics and cost of living.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Five election moments you may have missed

Thousands of candidates competed in 2026 UK elections, with notable humanity and rule-driven political changes affecting Westminster seats.
#wales-elections
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Reform and Plaid likely to benefit from polarisation of Welsh politics

Reform UK has gained significant support in Wales, challenging traditional party dominance ahead of upcoming elections.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Reform and Plaid likely to benefit from polarisation of Welsh politics

Reform UK has gained significant support in Wales, challenging traditional party dominance ahead of upcoming elections.
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UK politics
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

I Partied With the Next Generation of the British Right

A young Conservative Association leader's speech at the House of Lords reveals deep divisions within Britain's right-wing political movements between traditional Tories and emerging far-right populist factions like Reform UK.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

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

Labour faces challenges, while Reform UK, Greens, and Plaid Cymru are expected to perform well in upcoming elections.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Follow the money: How far-right Reform UK built a global network

Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, relies on international funding and mega-donors despite its nationalist rhetoric on immigration and sovereignty.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Reform-led Lancashire county council to quit refugee resettlement scheme

Lancashire county council plans to withdraw from the government's refugee resettlement scheme to prioritize local residents and veterans.
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