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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 hours 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
14 hours 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
1 day 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
1 day ago

2026 elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions

Labour suffered major losses across Great Britain, facing pressure from Reform, Greens, and SNP/Plaid Cymru amid a highly fragmented electoral landscape.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 hours 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
11 hours 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
17 hours 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
14 hours 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
1 day 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
1 day ago

2026 elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions

Labour suffered major losses across Great Britain, facing pressure from Reform, Greens, and SNP/Plaid Cymru amid a highly fragmented electoral landscape.
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UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours 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
18 hours 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
4 hours 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
18 hours 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
4 hours 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.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Defiant Starmer vows I will not walk away' as Labour suffers devastating losses

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer vowed to stay and fight after heavy local election losses, while ministers backed him and leadership challengers stayed silent.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

British leader Keir Starmer under pressure after heavy election losses

Labour suffered major local and devolved election losses, prompting growing calls for Keir Starmer to set a departure timetable.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Pressure grows on Starmer as more Labour MPs call for resignation UK politics live

Labour election losses triggered calls for Keir Starmer to set a departure timeline, but he refused to quit and received support from senior figures.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

'I'm not going to walk away' - Starmer vows to fight on after crushing losses in elections in England, Scotland and Wales

Labour lost major ground in council elections, with Reform UK and other parties gaining seats, prompting calls for Keir Starmer to reconsider his position.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
8 hours ago

How Reform won votes from Swansea to Sunderland

Reform UK gains and Labour losses stem from national anger at the government and prime minister, amplified by local dissatisfaction with services and council tax rises.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Defiant Starmer vows I will not walk away' as Labour suffers devastating losses

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer vowed to stay and fight after heavy local election losses, while ministers backed him and leadership challengers stayed silent.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

British leader Keir Starmer under pressure after heavy election losses

Labour suffered major local and devolved election losses, prompting growing calls for Keir Starmer to set a departure timetable.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Pressure grows on Starmer as more Labour MPs call for resignation UK politics live

Labour election losses triggered calls for Keir Starmer to set a departure timeline, but he refused to quit and received support from senior figures.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

'I'm not going to walk away' - Starmer vows to fight on after crushing losses in elections in England, Scotland and Wales

Labour lost major ground in council elections, with Reform UK and other parties gaining seats, prompting calls for Keir Starmer to reconsider his position.
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London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours 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
1 day 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
16 hours 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
1 day 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
1 day 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Watchdog weighs investigation into Farage's undisclosed 5m donation

The UK elections watchdog is considering an investigation into a £5m donation received by Nigel Farage from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago
UK politics

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
2 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
18 hours 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
1 day 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
2 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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fromwww.bbc.com
18 hours ago

SNP wins Scottish election as Reform and Labour tie for second

The SNP has won a fifth successive Scottish Parliament election, but fallen short of its target of an overall majority at Holyrood. The party won 58 seats, with 65 needed for a majority. The Conservatives lost their position as the parliament's largest opposition party, suffering their worst-ever Holyrood election result to finish with 12 seats. The Liberal Democrats, meanwhile, returned 10 MSPs.
UK politics
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
3 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
3 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
fromwww.bbc.com
2 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
fromThe Nation
2 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
3 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.
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UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 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
3 days ago

Apps, activists and an air war': Essex campaign is test of Reform UK's professionalisation

Reform UK aims to mobilize voters in Essex with a professionalized campaign strategy and new technology ahead of local elections.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

No obligation to declare 5m gift, Farage says

Nigel Farage claims no obligation to declare a £5m gift from a billionaire donor, stating it was a private, non-political gift for security.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Farage's attempt to get ahead of 5m gift story only raises more questions

Nigel Farage admitted to receiving a £5m gift from Christopher Harborne for personal security, raising concerns about transparency and potential investigations.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Farage received 5m from donor before he became MP

Nigel Farage received a £5m personal gift from Christopher Harborne, raising concerns over transparency and compliance with Commons rules.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Exclusive: Nigel Farage was given undisclosed 5m by crypto billionaire in 2024

Nigel Farage received a £5m gift from Christopher Harborne before announcing his candidacy for the 2024 British general election.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 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
3 days ago

Apps, activists and an air war': Essex campaign is test of Reform UK's professionalisation

Reform UK aims to mobilize voters in Essex with a professionalized campaign strategy and new technology ahead of local elections.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

No obligation to declare 5m gift, Farage says

Nigel Farage claims no obligation to declare a £5m gift from a billionaire donor, stating it was a private, non-political gift for security.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Farage's attempt to get ahead of 5m gift story only raises more questions

Nigel Farage admitted to receiving a £5m gift from Christopher Harborne for personal security, raising concerns about transparency and potential investigations.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Farage received 5m from donor before he became MP

Nigel Farage received a £5m personal gift from Christopher Harborne, raising concerns over transparency and compliance with Commons rules.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Exclusive: Nigel Farage was given undisclosed 5m by crypto billionaire in 2024

Nigel Farage received a £5m gift from Christopher Harborne before announcing his candidacy for the 2024 British general election.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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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UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Starmer's referendum': How local elections could expose a fractured UK

Labour faces potential electoral setbacks as Reform UK and the Greens gain support amid political controversies and policy shifts.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Starmer's referendum': How local elections could expose a fractured UK

Labour faces potential electoral setbacks as Reform UK and the Greens gain support amid political controversies and policy shifts.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

May elections: What's at stake across England, Wales and Scotland?

The Scottish elections show unpredictable results, with SNP's majority uncertain and Reform UK and Labour competing closely for second place.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

MPs demand Reform suspend candidate over claims he celebrated rape of Sikh women

Labour MPs demand suspension of Reform UK candidate Stuart Prior for allegedly celebrating the rape of two Sikh women and making racist comments.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Reform candidate brands Banks' comment racist

A Reform UK member's social media post was labeled racist by a party candidate, sparking controversy and calls for accountability.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

MPs demand Reform suspend candidate over claims he celebrated rape of Sikh women

Labour MPs demand suspension of Reform UK candidate Stuart Prior for allegedly celebrating the rape of two Sikh women and making racist comments.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Reform candidate brands Banks' comment racist

A Reform UK member's social media post was labeled racist by a party candidate, sparking controversy and calls for accountability.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Romford Tories complain over Rosindell posters

Andrew Rosindell and Reform UK have ignored every request to remove these signs, threatened anyone who's tried to take them down, and is now attempting to fight a local election on a false prospectus.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Reform UK's immigration policies are a significant risk to the UK economy | Sushil Wadhwani

Anti-immigration policies could significantly disrupt the UK economy post-election, leading to a potential exodus of skilled workers and increased inflation.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

AI platforms reference Nigel Farage more than other leaders when prompted on UK politics, study shows

AI platforms reference Nigel Farage more than other UK leaders, indicating significant visibility for Reform UK in political discussions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Reform government could cause Truss-style chaos, says renewables industry

A Reform UK government could cause significant economic chaos by removing subsidies for renewable energy projects, undermining investor confidence.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Reform pledges to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas

Reform UK plans to open migrant detention centres in Green Party areas, citing their support for open borders as justification.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Reform's toxic thinking has infected Scottish politics this week's Holyrood elections will tell us how badly | Jasmeen Kanwal

Immigration is crucial for Scotland's economy and social security, yet political narratives threaten its positive perception and necessity.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Reform UK council backs release of beavers amid party row over rewilding

Reform UK council supports beaver release to combat flooding despite internal opposition to rewilding efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Dig Deep! Reform frontbench promotes JCBs after 200,000 donation from firm

Reform UK promotes JCB's pothole-fixing machine after receiving a £200,000 donation from the company.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Elections watchdog considers looking into 5m gift to Farage

The Electoral Commission is considering investigating a £5m donation to Nigel Farage before the last general election.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

New rules won't stop me donating, says billionaire Reform backer

Christopher Harborne plans to challenge a new cap on overseas political donations, asserting it won't hinder his financial support for Reform UK.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Reform's Scottish leader called tone deaf' after boasting about his houses, cars and yachts

Malcolm Offord faced criticism for boasting about his wealth during a debate, prompting calls for transparency from party leaders regarding their tax returns.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Reform's Scottish leader says he owns six houses, six boats and five cars

I went to London 40 years ago with 2,000 of debt. Full of ambition, I worked hard and I was successful. Today, I own six houses, five cars and six boats.
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