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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 · May 6

In The Room | Local elections: Green vs Reform heats up, and Starmer comes out swinging

Local elections are often a stick used to beat the government with. That’s never been truer than in this Thursday’s contests. Across the country, voters are expected to desert Labour, exposing the real dividing lines in British politics that have been emerging since before the 2024 general election.

The Independent UK · May 6

Starmer could cost us the election, Welsh Labour leader says in stinging attack on prime minister

While she insisted it would not be ‘helpful’ to oust Sir Keir Starmer right now, she refused to say whether she thought he would lead the party into the next general election

The Independent UK · May 6

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 · May 6

Scotland ‘paid price’ of 20 years of SNP says Scottish Labour on eve of poll

Labour leader Anas Sarwar also urged voters to ‘reject’ Reform.

Evening Standard · May 5

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 · May 5

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 · May 5

MPs demand Reform suspend candidate over claims he celebrated rape of Sikh women

West Midlands Labour MPs write to borough Reform leader after alleged posts by Stuart Prior

The Guardian - UK · May 5

Labour will be ‘smashed to smithereens’ in Wales, says Farage

The Reform leader said Wales has become a ‘basket case’ after being led by Labour for more than two decades.

Evening Standard · May 5

Farage’s partner refuses to confirm how she paid for house in his constituency

French publication Le Monde says Laure Ferrari ‘dodged’ question when quizzed over property purchase in Clacton

The Guardian - UK · May 5