Results for "local elections"
9 articlesEx-minister tells UK cabinet to boot Starmer or she’ll challenge him herself
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces internal party pressure following significant Labour losses in local elections. A former minister has publicly stated she will challenge him for leadership if others don't step forward, adding to growing calls from lawmakers for his resignation.
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UK’s Labour Party suffers heavy early losses as Reform gains in elections
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government experienced significant losses in local elections on May 8, with the Reform Party making gains. The headline and opening emphasize voter anger with the government based on early electoral results.
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UK’s Labour Party punished in local elections, populist Reform gains
UK Labour Party experienced significant losses in local elections, while Reform Party gained ground, indicating voter dissatisfaction with Keir Starmer's leadership. The article reports electoral results showing a shift in voting patterns away from the governing party.
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South Korea heads to local elections under shadow of disgraced former president
South Korea's upcoming June local elections will be heavily influenced by a martial law scandal involving a disgraced former president. The story frames the elections as a test of whether opposition conservatives can limit the political fallout from this scandal.
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Dozens of councillors have left Reform over the past year. They tell us why
The Independent reports that Reform UK has lost nearly 70 councillors over the past year despite Nigel Farage's claims of party growth following May's local elections. The article features interviews with departing councillors explaining their reasons for leaving the party.
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Local elections 2026: What are the polls saying for Labour, Reform and the Greens?
The Independent reports on polling predictions for the 2026 local elections, focusing on Labour's projected loss of 50-75% of its councillors. The article examines forecasts for Labour, Reform, and the Greens without providing the full content context.
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‘Starmer’s referendum’: How local elections could expose a fractured UK
Al Jazeera reports that UK local elections on Thursday may deliver significant losses for Labour, with gains expected for Reform UK and the Greens. The framing positions these results as a potential referendum on PM Starmer's leadership, suggesting political fragmentation across the UK.
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Local elections mapped: Where Labour is facing a ‘calamity’ and the key seats to watch
The Independent reports that Labour faces potentially historic electoral losses in local elections scheduled for 7 May, with experts warning of a 'calamity.' The article frames the governing party's anticipated poor performance through dramatic language and identifies key constituencies to monitor.
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Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections - so what can be done?
The article reports that road conditions, specifically potholes, are expected to be a significant issue for voters in local elections in England. It frames infrastructure maintenance as a top-of-mind concern and suggests solutions exist but are not detailed in the description provided.
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