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Labour can ‘make history’ and ‘pull off a surprise’, Sarwar says on election eve

The Scottish Labour leader said his party would reject Reform, beat the SNP and deliver change.

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Reform and Plaid Cymru likely to benefit from polarisation of Welsh politics

Polls suggest Reform could win most seats in Senedd election but party is unlikely to be able to form government

The Guardian - UK

Lambeth Council election: Who should I vote for?

What the main political parties are promising in the local council election in Lambeth on May 7

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Other parties running negative campaigns, says Swinney

The First Minister spent the last day of the campaign in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire.

Evening Standard

I will stay Scottish Tory leader for as long as I make a difference – Findlay

Evening Standard

Former SNP council leader jailed for sexual offences against young men and boys

Jordan Linden sentenced to 18 months for crimes committed over 10 years between 2011 and 2021

The Guardian - UK

‘Odds against’ John Swinney’s SNP winning Holyrood majority, says polling expert

Professor Sir John Curtice gave his latest view on the eve of Thursday’s Scottish Parliament election.

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Lib Dems accuse Badenoch of being willing to ‘put Farage in No 10’ after she hints she would approve council pacts – as it happened

Conservative leader says her party ‘are willing to work with people who will help deliver Conservative policies’

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer ‘resolute’ amid expected leadership challenges after elections

Voters are set to go to the polls on Thursday for the Scottish and Welsh parliaments, as well as for local councils across England.

Evening Standard

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

Nigel Farage’s pary sees this week’s local elections as showcase for new, sleeker approach borrowing from an unlikely source

The Guardian - UK

Mumsnet founder tells Labour and Tories 'get your act together' or face elections protest vote from London mothers

Mothers in London are ‘not big fans’ of Nigel Farage but some are backing Reform, says Mumsnet’s boss

Evening Standard

Local elections: 'Don't believe Polanski promises,' says Starmer as Labour and Greens battle over Inner London

Exclusive: The Prime Minister also blamed Iran for ‘proxy’ attacks on the capital’s Jewish communities

Evening Standard

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

Will Reform take Sunderland, or the Greens take Hackney? Can Plaid Cymru take a historic victory in Wales, and will Labour be forced into third place in Scotland? We examine the possible outcomes for election night

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s nationwide collapse risks making Nigel Farage the face of the UK’s fragile union

Scottish and Welsh nationalism will be further radicalised if Reform UK sets the tone of debate over inclusion in the British state, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

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Keir Starmer vows to round off local election campaign ‘fighting for every vote’

Wednesday marks the final full day of campaigning before polls open on Thursday across England, Scotland and Wales.

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Scotland ‘paid price’ of 20 years of SNP says Scottish Labour on eve of poll

Labour leader Anas Sarwar also urged voters to ‘reject’ Reform.

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Flynn urges Scots to ‘slam shut’ the door on Reform and Farage by backing SNP

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn made the appeal to voters ahead of Thursday’s Holyrood election.

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SNP ‘within touching distance’ of Holyrood majority, John Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister made the claim ahead of Thursday’s Scottish election.

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Romford Conservatives complain over Reform defector MP's posters outside HQ

The local Conservatives have said they asked Reform defector Andrew Rosindell to take the adverts down, claiming they are ‘misleading election communications’

The Guardian - UK

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

West Midlands Labour MPs write to borough Reform leader after alleged posts by Stuart Prior

Evening Standard

Labour will be ‘smashed to smithereens’ in Wales, says Farage

The Reform leader said Wales has become a ‘basket case’ after being led by Labour for more than two decades.

The Guardian - UK

Stop plotting to oust Keir Starmer, ex-deputy Labour leader urges MPs

Tom Watson, who had role in attempted coup against Tony Blair in 2006, said move would go down extremely badly with voters

Evening Standard

Greens investigate east London candidate antisemitism allegations

It is the latest in a series of antisemitism allegations the Greens have faced during the local elections campaign

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer acknowledges ‘challenge’ Labour faces at elections

The majority of people care about the cost-of-living crisis when casting their ballot, the Prime Minister said.

Evening Standard

Local elections 2026: How to check your nearest polling station

A guide to finding your polling station, what you need to bring, and what time they close

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