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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

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s nationwide collapse risks making Nigel Farage the face of the UK’s fragile union

Scottish and Welsh nationalism will be further radicalised if Reform UK sets the tone of debate over inclusion in the British state, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

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

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Local elections could hasten the exit of Britain's embattled prime minister

British voters are casting ballots in elections that could hasten the end of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s troubled term

The Independent UK

Hantavirus latest: 22 Britons on board cruise ship hit by outbreak could be flown back to UK on Sunday

The British passengers will have to self-isolate for 45 days

The Independent UK

Iran proxies carrying out antisemitic attacks could face 14 years in prison

The report of tougher sentences comes as the Met announced a community protection team of 100 extra officers to help safeguard the Jewish community.

The Independent UK

Metropolitan Police announce 100 extra officers to protect London’s Jewish community from hate crimes

It comes despite the force’s chief previously saying that 300 more officers were needed

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Keir Starmer vows to round off local election campaign ‘fighting for every vote’

Wednesday marks the final full day of campaigning before polls open on Thursday across England, Scotland and Wales.

Evening Standard

Flynn urges Scots to ‘slam shut’ the door on Reform and Farage by backing SNP

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn made the appeal to voters ahead of Thursday’s Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

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

Britons on cruise ship linked to hantavirus outbreak face more days on board

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said plans are being made for the ‘safe onward travel’ of Britons on the ship.

Evening Standard

Prosecutors to ‘fast-track’ hate crime cases in England and Wales after spate of attacks

Staff told to prosecute as quickly as they can, rather than waiting to gather all evidence, to tackle ‘climate of fear’ felt by Jewish community

The Guardian - UK

Stop plotting to oust Keir Starmer, ex-deputy Labour leader urges MPs

Tom Watson, who had role in attempted coup against Tony Blair in 2006, said move would go down extremely badly with voters

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer acknowledges ‘challenge’ Labour faces at elections

The majority of people care about the cost-of-living crisis when casting their ballot, the Prime Minister said.

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

FTSE 100 pulled down by banks amid Iran war worry

The FTSE 100 closed down 144.82 points, 1.4%, at 10,219.11.

The Times of India

UK probes arson at former London synagogue as Starmer warns Iran amid antisemitic attacks

Amid a troubling surge in antisemitism, an east London synagogue, now disused, has fallen victim to a suspected arson attack, prompting a counter-terrorism investigation. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is examining evidence that could indicate foreign state interference in this pattern of aggression against the Jewish populace.

The Times of India

‘Protecting Britishers is our top priority’: Keir Starmer reacts as hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise kills three

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said his government is working closely with international partners to ensure the safety of British nationals aboard the stranded Antarctic expedition cruise MV Hondius, which has been hit by a suspected hantavirus outbreak.

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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The Independent UK

Plans being made for onward travel for Britons on ship linked to hantavirus – PM

Sir Keir Starmer said his thoughts were with those on board.

Evening Standard

Hantavirus victims may have got infected on trip ashore from cruise ship, says London expert

Sir Keir Starmer said his thoughts were with those on board.

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves and Scott Bessent argued in person about Iran war, sources say

UK chancellor said to have told US treasury secretary she did not like his tone during meeting in Washington in April

The Times of India

‘Won’t be tolerated’: Starmer warns Iran as UK probes foreign influence amid rising antisemitic attacks

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a stern warning that any attempts by Iran to “incite antisemitism or destabilise British society” will not be tolerated, as the UK government investigates possible foreign involvement in a series of recent hate-linked attacks.

The Guardian - UK

New threat to Labour spending plans as UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998

Inflation fears fuelled by Iran war and renewed uncertainty over Starmer’s leadership prompt bond sell-off

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

'It's becoming fashionable to be antisemitic at London dinner parties,' warns Kemi Badenoch

The Tory leader slammed the new ‘fad’ at social gatherings as shameful

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