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Damning report criticises failures in Plaid Cymru's handling of sexual harassment

The party has said it is 'deeply sorry' after a report found there were 'too many instances of bad behaviour by elected members'

Wales Online · May 3, 2023

Yousaf dismisses Salmond’s Stone of Destiny ‘standoff’ plan

The First Minister oversaw a ceremony last week which saw the ancient artefact removed from Edinburgh Castle for use in the King’s coronation.

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

OPINION - Parties play the local elections expectations game because it works

Perhaps my favourite aspect of economics is how expectations can become reality. If enough people believe something – say about the value of a commodity – it will often shift to that new price. In a world of randomness and chaos, I find it strangely satisfying.

Evening Standard · May 3, 2023

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Tory council and police chief raise concerns about asylum seeker barge

Dorset Council and the local police and crime commissioner said the Home Office has failed to answer questions about the Portland Port barge plan.

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

'A dilemma' in one of few Conservative controlled wards in Gedling borough ahead of vote

Some people are 'split'

Nottingham Post · May 3, 2023

Keir Starmer will no longer scrap tuition fees. Just what does his Labour party stand for?

No leader of a major party has so comprehensively junked their leadership platform in British democratic history, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2023

Rishi Sunak grilled on whether Tories have 'had it' and need 'period out of power'

The Prime Minister was also grilled on the staggering amounts of Covid fraud on BBC Radio 2's Jeremy Vine show... as he launches the Government's own fraud strategy

Daily Mirror · May 3, 2023

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Sunak defends praise for Raab ‘record’ in wake of resignation

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

Mapped: Dozens of ‘blue wall’ councils being targeted by tactical voters

Exclusive: Research shows there are 39 Tory-held councils in the South where the left-leaning vote outstrips the vote for right-wing parties

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

Bristol mayor to be replaced by council leader after local elections next year

Bristol City Council is moving to a committee model of governance and scrapping the role of mayor

Bristol Post · May 3, 2023

Maths-obsessed Rishi Sunak humiliated after getting stats wrong in Commons

In a further embarrassing turn of events, official fact-checking website Full Fact instantly debunked two more incorrect claims Rishi Sunak has made at PMQs sessions

Daily Mirror · May 3, 2023

Liverpool gearing up to run most significant election in years

Voters go to the polls tomorrow to elect a new city council

Liverpool Echo · May 3, 2023

'Rogues' gallery' of 12 controversial candidates on ballot papers thanks to Tories

The Mirror has identified 12 controversial candidates put forward by the Conservatives - including alleged racists, conspiracy theorists, a sacked surgeon and a convicted drug dealer

Daily Mirror · May 3, 2023

What are the new anti-protest laws fast-tracked before the coronation?

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has introduced legislation involving tougher sentences being given to anyone participating in disruptive action at major events

Evening Standard · May 3, 2023

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The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

Starmer criticises Tory record on mortgages and housing ahead of local elections

The Labour leader said Conservative councillors ‘simply don’t want to build the houses local people need’.

Manchester Evening News · May 3, 2023

You could still be able to vote in local elections if you've lost your photo ID - here's how

Everyone voting at a polling station now needs valid photo ID

Wales Online · May 3, 2023

Mark Drakeford reshuffles cabinet to make longtime friend and ally Jane Hutt chief whip

Jane Hutt will also assume a Welsh Government ministerial liaison role for the cooperation agreement with Plaid Cymru

Manchester Evening News · May 3, 2023

Millions of voters issued photo ID warning ahead of local elections - full list of what you can use

New legislation means that you will need to bring proof of ID at the polling station

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The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2023

‘All I know is it won’t be Tory’: local elections anger and apathy in Stafford

Outlook mixed in ‘blue wall’ town, with many turning away from Tories – but not necessarily towards Labour

Nottingham Post · May 3, 2023

Conservative election candidate suspended over 'unacceptable' social media posts

He was suspended by his party last month

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

The 21 acceptable forms of voter ID you can bring to the polling station for local elections

Identification now required but Voter Authority Certificate not the only valid form

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

Voter ID explained: What are the new rules at polling stations for upcoming local elections?

First test of controversial photo requirement will be local elections on 4 May

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

How to watch Donald Trump’s interview with Nigel Farage

Right-wing populists to be reunited on GB News to discuss former president’s legal troubles, the coronation, Rishi Sunak and Scotland, according to host

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

Main Westminster parties offer no hope to young people, says SNP’s Flynn

Stephen Flynn, the party’s leader in Westminster, criticised Labour’s decision to drop its commitment to abolish tuition fees.

The Conversation · May 3, 2023

Can Rishi Sunak save the Tories? Voting behaviour over time suggests it will take more than personal appeal to win the next election

One of the key findings of research into elections is that there is a close relationship between the popularity of party leaders and support for their parties in elections. The reason for this relates to how people make up their minds when voting. Many people consider issues or draw on…

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