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UK votes in local polls dominated by cost-of-living crisis

People in Britain are voting in local elections that will decide the makeup of local authorities across the country — and possibly the fate of embattled Prime Minister Boris Johnson

The Independent UK

Local elections 2022: What time do polling stations open and close today?

Local elections up and down the UK are set to be decided today as polling stations open. Tory PM Boris Johnson could be in for some worrying results after an extremely difficult few months in office

Daily Mirror

GMB's Kate Garraway blindsided by unexpected start to show as she reveals 'dramas' at home

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway was the victim of a surprise at the start of Thursday's episode

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Tories face test on cost of living and Partygate as people vote across the UK – as it happened

Latest updates: elections take place in many areas across the UK with polling stations open from 7am to 10pm BST

The Guardian - UK

Today’s elections are the last before the Tories vandalise our democratic rights

The elections bill will deter non-Tory supporters from voting and scrap any oversight. Reform is needed more than ever before, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Vladimir Putin's propagandist relaxes in Dubai with cocktail after UK nuclear threat

Dmitry Kiselyov, the deputy head of the company behind the state-controlled Rossiya 1 channel, was spotted at the five-star Jumeirah Al Qasr hotel wearing light Fuschia swimming shorts while sipping a drink at the pool bar

Daily Mirror

Is that Simon Cowell? Boris Johnson 'mistaken' for BGT judge as he goes to vote in local elections 2022

The Prime Minister was casing his vote in the local elections

Wales Online

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Local elections 2022: Polling stations open in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Millions of voters expected to cast ballots in council seats and Northern Ireland assembly election

The Independent UK

Abusive man battered girlfriend, dad stabbed school friend and local elections 2022

These are the latest ECHO headlines on Thursday, May 5

Liverpool Echo

What is an NHS Covid pass and when do I need to use it?

Requesting proof of vaccination left to discretion of venues after restrictions relaxed

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon refuses to apologise over Ferguson ferry fiasco

Scottish Conservative leader makes final political attacks before the local authority election

Insider UK

Voters head to polls in local elections as Tories brace for big losses

Conservatives fear they will be punished for the Partygate saga while Keir Starmer's Labour aims to pick up support

Daily Mirror

Whatever you do, don't vote Tory

Scotland has many mainstream political parties but only one is genuinely beyond the pale – the Tories.

Daily Record

Parties manage expectations as voting in local elections begins

Results will be seen as test of Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer at likely mid-point of current UK government

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Evening Standard

London and UK local election 2022 results LIVE: Boris Johnson under pressure while Sinn Fein becomes becomes biggest party in Northern Ireland

The Tories have claimed Harrow from Labour after losing strongholds Westminster, Wandsworth and Barnet to Sir Keir Starmer’s party

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: What to look out for in today’s crucial votes across the UK

In today’s newsletter: As voters across the country head to the polls, much more is at stake than who collects the bins. Guardian correspondents share their conclusions from the campaign trail

The Guardian - UK

Frustration at Met as Boris Johnson not sent key Partygate questionnaire

Officials call Met approach to investigations ‘scattergun’ with some facing police action after assisting Sue Gray

Daily Record

Anas Sarwar accuses 'disgusting' Douglas Ross of using Ukraine suffering to protect Boris Johnson

Sarwar called on voters to reject the "toxic, out of touch, corrupt Tory party" at today's local elections

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The Independent UK

UK Election results - live: Tories brace for loss of key councils as Lib Dems take Hull

Council election candidates ask not to be punished for ‘mistakes made in Westminster’

The Independent UK

What the papers say – May 5

The front pages are led by today’s local elections.

The Independent UK

Voters head to the polls across the UK to elect new local leaders

Thousands of council seats are up for grabs across England, Wales and Scotland, while Northern Ireland will elect Assembly members.

Daily Mirror

UK and Japan to agree landmark defence pact seeing armies working side by side

Japan's Prime Minister Kishida is to meet with Boris Johnson today where they are set to sign a "landmark" defence agreement which will allow their armed forces to work together

Reuters

As scandals overshadow vote, UK PM Johnson faces election test

Voters in Britain went to the polls in local government elections on Thursday where they are expected to punish Prime Minister Boris Johnson over a cost-of-living crisis and fines for breaking his own COVID-19 lockdown rules.

The Independent UK

UK and Japan set to agree ‘landmark’ new defence agreement

Boris Johnson said the Japanese prime minister’s visit will ‘accelerate our close defence relationship and build on our trade partnership’.

Reuters

UK's Johnson to meet Japan's Kishida to bolster defence, trade ties

Prime Minister Boris Johnson meets Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday to bolster defence and trade cooperation, part of Britain's post-Brexit policy to deepen ties with nations in the Indo-Pacific region.

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