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More than just a critical blow to Keir Starmer and Labour, local votes signal a dis-United Kingdom

Local elections in Britain on May 7, 2026 – in which the ruling Labour Party suffered deep losses – revealed tectonic shifts.

The Conversation

From landslide to leadership crisis: where did it all go wrong for Keir Starmer?

The failure of many of the UK’s recent prime ministers, who have passed through Downing Street in quick succession, seems easy to explain. Theresa May couldn’t do what she promised and didn’t “get Brexit done”. Boris Johnson broke his own rules, and the law. Liz Truss failed through sheer incompetence.

The Conversation

UK government faces weeks of uncertainty over the prime minister's future

The British government faces weeks of uncertainty as embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares for a leadership challenge from the popular mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham

The Independent UK

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Politics latest: Starmer under pressure over Mandelson vetting files release after fresh delay

Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform

The Independent UK

Makerfield by-election: Is Andy Burnham going to win?

Manchester mayor and Labour candidate Andy Burnham faces a difficult contest in the upcoming by-election as he bids to return to Parliament

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage now says £5m from crypto billionaire was ‘reward’ for Brexit push

Reform UK leader offers new explanation for gift, which is under investigation, having first said it was for his security

The Guardian - UK

New presiding officer Kenneth Gibson wants Holyrood to be ‘more enjoyable’

Mr Gibson saw off challenges from fellow MSPs Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan and Clare Haughey to be elected into the role.

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A new voting system meant the Welsh election couldn’t have been further from a two-horse race – so why was it portrayed as one?

Even before votes were counted in this year’s Senedd (Welsh parliament) election, speculation among commentators was rife that one campaign narrative had firmly taken hold – that the contest had become a two-horse race between Plaid Cymru and Reform UK.

The Conversation

‘Where we need vision, we have a vacuum’: Wes Streeting’s scathing resignation letter in full

The former health secretary accused Keir Starmer of creating a ‘vacuum’ where the country needed a ‘vision’

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage bought £1.4m property in cash shortly after receiving £5m gift

Standards watchdog investigating money from crypto billionaire which Reform UK leader now says was ‘reward’ for Brexit

The Guardian - UK

Farage ‘bought £1.4m house after receiving £5m donation from crypto billionaire’

Reform UK leader facing a parliamentary investigation for not declaring the multi-million-pound gift

The Independent UK

Wes Streeting's withering resignation letter in full - 'Where we need vision, we have a vacuum'

Read every word of Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s resignation letter to Sir Keir Starmer

Evening Standard

Project to reopen Yorkshire airport one step closer after Reform councillors drop loan threat

The aviation base closed in 2022 after the operator said it was not financially viable

The Independent UK

Swinney declares ‘primary loyalty’ to the people as MSPs sworn in at Holyrood

SNP leader John Swinney was the first of 129 MSPs to take the oath in a ceremony at the Scottish Parliament.

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The Guardian - UK

Labour is being destroyed by dithering: it should either do Brexit properly or rejoin the EU

The UK has been suffering since going it alone, but Starmer’s noncommittal approach has made things worse. No wonder voters are angry, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK

Farage criticised for backing preacher who says homosexuality is ‘abomination’

Reform UK leader records video with Essex pastor to support his battle against council banning order

The Guardian - UK

As the right moves in on antisemitism, where does that leave the Jewish left?

After Reform politicians were cheered and progressive rabbis booed at rally against antisemitism, some fear longstanding alliances are fracturing

The Independent UK

Reform councillor who said Holocaust was a ‘hoax’ quits party days after being elected

Jay Cooper was elected as a Reform candidate but said he has now resigned from the party, just days after the local elections

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The key questions for Nigel Farage over £5m gift from crypto billionaire

Reform UK leader insists the sum did not have to be declared but there are also other aspects of his finances to be addressed

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage faces parliamentary watchdog investigation over £5m gift

The Reform UK leader received the gift from Thailand-based cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne in 2024.

The Independent UK

Farage faces investigation over £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne

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The Independent UK

Nigel Farage faces parliamentary watchdog probe over £5m gift from crypto billionaire

Reform UK leader could face Commons suspension if found to have broken parliamentary rules over donation

The Independent UK

Reform councillor asks to monitor UFO activity as part of Doncaster Sheffield Airport reopening

A Reform UK councillor proposed monitoring UFOs above an airport due to reopen in Yorkshire.

The Guardian - UK

Easy as ABC: voters in England tend to pick names nearer top of ballot, data suggests

Exclusive: Where parties fielded multiple candidates in last week’s vote, those at top of list were more likely to be picked

The Independent UK

Protestant church magazine rebrands after confusion with Reform UK party

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