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Local elections: Are we sleepwalking into the weirdest (and most dangerous) government yet?

On Thursday 7 May, 25,000 candidates will stand in the local elections as potential representatives of Labour, the Conservative Party, Reform, the Greens, or as political independents. This number, in Cleo Watson’s words, is totally unprecedented.

The Independent UK

Southwark Council election: Who should I vote for?

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

Evening Standard

Zack Polanski says he was wrong to call himself a Red Cross spokesperson

Green party leader also accuses rightwing media of politically motivated attacks as popularity grows

The Guardian - UK

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‘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.

Evening Standard

Voices: ‘He’s not been great by any yardstick’: Readers weigh up Starmer’s future ahead of crucial local elections

YOUR VIEWS: Our community is split over Labour’s local election prospects. While many will see projected losses as a clear verdict on Starmer’s leadership, others warn that replacing him without a credible alternative could deepen instability rather than resolve it

The Independent UK

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

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Voices: This is already the most vicious local election campaign I can remember – and I think I know why

COMMENT: A big win is a prize politicians seem willing to fight for more desperately than ever, and no wonder – I have seen firsthand the damage a ‘midterm’ defeat can do, says Cleo Watson

The Independent UK

Greens only party telling truth on need to stop oil and gas drilling – Mackay

The party’s co-leader said politicians had to be ‘honest’ with voters that more fossil fuel extraction would ‘do nothing’ to lower bills.

The Independent UK

Why is Reform UK threatening Green areas with migrant detention centres?

‘Grotesque’ policy is seen as effort to sharpen dividing lines before local elections

The Guardian - UK

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

Local elections 2026: At least nine London Green Party candidates accused of antisemitism

Two members of Zack Polanski’s party standing in Lambeth were arrested by Met Police on suspicion of stirring up racial hatred, while several more have been suspended amid investigations

Evening Standard

The Greens need to learn the right lessons from the destruction of Corbynism

Zack Polanski must be more nimble in fending off attacks than the former Labour leader or he risks suffering the same fate, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

The Guardian - UK

Is there an election happening in my area this week?

You can use these handy tools to see what elections are happening where you are

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Putting detention centres in Green seats ‘democratically fair’, says Offord

The plans were revealed on Sunday.

The Guardian - UK

Greens must take immediate action against antisemitism in party, says Lucas

Former leader says antisemitic comments by some election candidates are unacceptable

Evening Standard

Battle for Inner London: Greens targeting Labour stronghold boroughs in local elections

Devastating polls for Sir Keir Starmer’s party suggest Labour will lose at least six of the 21 councils it currently controls in the capital

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Zack Polanski was publicly criticised by the Met commissioner over a social media repost

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Evening Standard

Reform UK tactics for detention centres ‘from Donald Trump playbook’ – Greens

Scottish Greens co-leader Ross Greer likened the proposed migrant detention facilities to ‘concentration camps’.

The Guardian - UK

Vote Lib Dem or ‘regret it’ living under a Reform council, Davey tells voters

Party leader says vote for Labour or Greens in closely run seats will result in Reform victory at local elections

Evening Standard

London local elections 2026: Labour 'under siege' from Zack Polanski Greens but stays biggest party - new poll

Keir Starmer’s party has seen its support in the capital slump 15 points since the 2024 general election to 28%, according to the More in Common survey

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Greens preference decision will backfire, pollster says

A former strategist turned pollster says a Greens decision not to direct preferences in a by-election is likely to inflict brand damage on the party.

The Independent UK

Starmer will be forced out of No 10 – it’s just a matter of when and how, top pollster warns

Exclusive: John Curtice says the likelihood of Keir Starmer leading Labour into the next election ‘is very low indeed’

The Independent UK

Reform plan to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas branded ‘grotesque’

Nigel Farage’s party accused of ‘contempt for all voters, including their own’, days before local elections in England

The Guardian - UK

Saplings in prisons and bogs on military ranges: Labour’s plans for nature-friendly state land

Exclusive: Minister says proposals show government’s ambition, as it faces unprecedented pressure from Greens

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