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Evening Standard

Eve-of-election poll suggests SNP’s lead is ‘tightening’

The poll came after elections expert Professor Sir John Curtice said the ‘odds are against’ a majority win for John Swinney’s party.

Evening Standard

Political establishment ‘petrified’ of Reform, party candidate says

Thomas Kerr reiterated his party’s plans to open migration detention centres in areas that back the Scottish Greens, saying it is about ‘fairness’.

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'Vote Green, make history,' says Zack Polanski as he seeks major gains in London local elections

The Green Party leader said he was aiming to break Labour’s ‘stronghold’ grip on the capital

Evening Standard

Ex-Scottish council leader Jordan Linden jailed for 18 months over sex crimes against boys, young men

A former Scottish National Party (SNP) council leader was jailed for 18 months after being convicted of multiple sexual offences against boys and young men, with angry scenes unfolding outside court as he arrived for sentencing.

The Times of India

Burnham sparks Labour anger with plan to appear at event alongside Greens

Some MPs accuse Burnham of undermining local election messaging by agreeing to speak at event later this month

The Guardian - UK

Greens drop London candidate over Golders Green ambulance 'false flag' claims

A post shared by Aziz Rahman Hakimi suggested the torching of Hatzola ambulances in March was carried out by Israel

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‘I’ve used drugs’, admits Green Hackney Mayor hopeful as she vows to fight against London’s war on illicit substances

Zoe Garbett helped craft the Green Party’s drugs policy, which says substances should be ‘moved into the hands of health professionals’

Evening Standard

Green vote would force Offord to pay ‘fair share’ towards public services

Ross Greer decried the Reform UK party as ‘toxic’.

Evening Standard

Scottish Lib Dems poised for ‘massive leap forward’, Cole-Hamilton insists

The party is targeting 10 constituency seats and also hoping to make gains on the regional list.

Evening Standard

Kemi Badenoch: Tories facing new reality of multi-party era

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said she was leading a ‘new party’ but acknowledged the rise of rivals like Reform UK will hit the Tory vote.

Evening Standard

Islington Council election: Who should I vote for?

Labour is defending its hefty majority in the north London borough against an insurgent Green Party

Evening Standard

Swinney urges jailed former council leader to apologise for sexual offences

Jordan Linden was sentenced on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

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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The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

Evening Standard

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

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The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

‘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.

The Guardian - UK

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’

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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