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Downing Street rally asks ‘silent majority’ to fight antisemitism

Open letter criticising invitation to Nigel Farage warns of association with ‘racism and inflammatory rhetoric’

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: What the local election results tell us so far

In today’s newsletter: gains for Reform and losses for Labour in early results, but experts say overall picture underlines ‘the fracturing of British politics’

The Guardian - UK

English local elections 2026: a story of a new kind of politics

Every election is a storytelling contest, with campaigning parties competing to frame the plot. This year’s local elections, the largest test of voters’ mood since the 2024 general election, have been dominated by two master-narratives.

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Farage hails ‘historic shift in British politics’ as Reform makes sweeping local election gains

The Reform leader compared the substantial gains to clearing Becher’s Brook, a famously difficult jump in the Grand National

The Independent UK

Farage says Reform on course for general election win after early local gains

Labour was haemorrhaging council seats in local elections across England in bleak results for Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard

Labour appears to haemorrhage seats as first local election results roll in

Initial results painted a bleak picture for the Prime Minister, with Labour losing councillors in its traditional northern heartlands.

Evening Standard

Votes being counted in crucial elections for Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership

Polling guru Lord Robert Hayward has suggested Labour could lose some 1,850 councillors in England.

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Labour could lose up to 1,850 councillors in local elections, polling expert predicts

Polling guru Lord Robert Hayward suggested heavy losses for Labour as the party faces challenges from Reform UK and the Green Party

The Independent UK

Polls close in crucial elections for Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership

Polling guru Lord Robert Hayward has suggested Labour could lose some 1,850 councillors in England.

Evening Standard

Greens not viewed as party with biggest antisemitism problem, poll shows

When asked which of the main five parties has an antisemitism problem, Labour and Reform were identified most frequently, with both at 33 per cent

The Independent UK

Green mayoral candidate under fire for ‘blocking’ letter praising police for Golders Green response

Councillor Zoë Garbett, who co-leads the Green Party in Hackney, raised objections to the proposed missive

Evening Standard

London local elections 2026: How could Green Party policy impact the capital?

Zack Polanski’s policies will determine how local councils across the capital choose to control their borough

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer Braces For Historic Local Election Losses As Leadership Challenge Looms Following Poll Collapse

As the UK votes, Keir Starmer faces a defining day, with polls suggesting Labour Party could suffer major losses.

International Business Times UK

‘No country has right to exist’, says Polanski in response to Israel question

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Zack Polanski says no country has right to exist when asked about Israel

Exchange with ITV’s Robert Peston comes as the Green Party leader’s popularity has plummeted following recent criticism

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer ‘to unveil plans for closer ties to EU’ to stave off leadership challenge

The prime minister is reportedly planning to deliver a speech in the days after the results, which will include a commitment to closer ties with the EU

The Independent UK

Police officers investigated over handling of Mohamed Al Fayed sexual abuse allegations

More than 400 allegations of sexual misconduct have been made against Al Fayed dating back to 1977

Evening Standard

Polling stations open at start of crucial day for Keir Starmer’s premiership

Labour MPs are reportedly moving to oust the Prime Minister in the wake of the results.

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The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Five things to look out for in today’s local and parliamentary elections

In today’s newsletter: As voters cast their ballots from Wales to Westminster, long‑established political loyalties face their toughest test in decades, with parties old and new vying to reshape the national landscape

The Independent UK

Starmer’s last-ditch plea as Labour braces for local election disaster

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Evening Standard

Local elections 2026: Rival party leaders make final pitch as Londoners go to the polls

London’s political map is expected to be transformed by the borough elections with the rise of the Greens and Reform UK

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer faces judgment day as millions head to polling stations

The Prime Minister has acknowledged the elections will be ‘a challenge’ but in a final plea to voters he urged them to ‘choose unity over division’.

The Independent UK

Lower speed limits could help stop Iran war damaging UK economy, think tank says

Inflation could soar and conflict in the Middle East could cost the Treasury £8bn a year, new modelling indicates

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer makes late pitch to voters turning to Greens and Reform

As Labour faces record-breaking losses in Thursday’s local elections, prime minister says rivals are unfit to lead

The Independent UK

Starmer makes last-ditch plea for votes as Labour braces for local elections disaster

Prime minister urges voters to choose unity over division as Reform and the Greens set to make sweeping gains

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