Starmer turns back to attacking Brexit as he shares fightback plan

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"Keir Starmer took aim at Brexit and said forging closer ties with Europe will be at the heart of his response to Labour's dismal showing in the local elections, as he vowed to lead the party into the next general election. The beleaguered prime minister is battling for his political future after Labour lost more than 1,200 council seats in England this week, and relinquished control of 37 councils."

"Reform UK gained more than 1,350 seats and took control of 14 councils, including eight previously run by Labour - many of which were in the party's northern English heartlands. The results extended beyond the north of England as Labour also lost control of the Welsh Senedd for the first time - being reduced to just nine seats out of the 96 available in Cardiff Bay, with first minister Eluned Morgan even losing her seat in a a further humiliation, while the SNP claimed victory once again in Scotland."

The Independent describes its work across issues including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, emphasizing on-the-ground reporting and separating facts from messaging. It highlights investigations into the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC and production of a documentary focused on American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet says it is trusted across the political spectrum and does not use paywalls, arguing that quality journalism should be available to everyone and funded by those who can afford it. Keir Starmer is presented as aiming to strengthen ties with Europe as a response to Labour’s poor local election performance. Labour lost more than 1,200 council seats in England and relinquished control of 37 councils, while Reform UK gained more than 1,350 seats and took control of 14 councils. Labour also lost control of the Welsh Senedd for the first time, and Scotland saw SNP victory again.

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