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Minority groups brace for surge in racism after Reform UK election gains

locally? There is a lot of concern.” Similar concerns can be found in other parts of the UK. In [Sunderland](https://www.theguardian.com/uk/sunderland), a newly elected Reform councillor was suspended days after the election after

Tony Blair says Labour must abandon net zero, support Trump and cut benefits

future, and that of the country. Whether there is a leadership change or not is irrelevant if it doesn’t start with a policy debate. “Trying to force the prime minister out, before we know

How the High Street became a window on our political instability

future elections. Indeed, Reform's Nigel Farage and Richard Tice were among the first mainstream politicians to regularly talk about visible signs of High Street criminality. In 2024, Farage said at an event

Saplings in prisons and bogs on military ranges: Labour’s plans for nature-friendly state land

elections this week in which Labour is [under pressure from the Green party](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/03/labour-fights-off-greens-leeds-roundhay), Emma Reynolds said such projects showed the government’s intent in restoring natural habitats. Under a scheme

How the winner-takes-all voting system has turned on Labour and the Tories

UK at general elections and in local elections such as the ones just held in England. An alternative is a system of proportional representation under which some attempt is made to distribute seats to reflect

Voters across parties believe UK net migration is rising despite sharp drop

local communities.” The shadow home secretary, Chris Philp, said in response to the fall: “We need to go much further.” [Reform UK](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/brexit-party), meanwhile, has pledged to reach “net zero” immigration. The party

Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight

future lies with Europe – and one day back in the European Union," he added. He made clear this could only happen if a new mandate was secured, such as at a general election. Streeting

Five election moments you may have missed

future SNP leader, said he would be a champion for North Sea oil and gas workers, those struggling with the cost of living and "young people searching for hope and aspiration". Another Stephen, this time

Labour’s disastrous night puts focus on Keir Starmer’s future as leader

future as leader Hartlepool once nearly triggered Keir Starmer’s resignation – results overnight mean it may yet do so in the coming days. Five years ago, Labour crashed to [a humiliating defeat](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/may/07/hartlepool-byelection-result-labour-starmer-conservatives)

Cabinet split as Mahmood calls on Starmer to set out timetable to go

local elections across England, with a surge in support for Reform UK, and the Greens also eating into Labour's support in London and other urban areas. The party was also kicked out of power

Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections

Reform actually had the responsibility for running the local councils, they'd be somehow found out, and their appeal might fade. It doesn't look like voters will make that happen in this election

Burnham’s momentum builds in Makerfield as byelection nears

future of local services. Some are unimpressed by Burnham’s unabashed sights on No 10, but for others that is the basis of his appeal. ![A pint of Guinness with the words "Vote Andy

Royal Mail investigating claims that postal worker ‘binned Reform UK election leaflets’

local elections. A post on a Facebook group for Royal Mail staff said: “My DO had reform party’s D2D today. I dumped them all in a bin. They can sack me! Idgaf

Andy Burnham vows to ‘change Labour’ in direct challenge to Keir Starmer

future of the Labour party on Monday as the Greater Manchester mayor promised he would “change Labour” and win back the voters the party had lost. Burnham, who is expected to be Labour’s candidate

May elections live: millions cast their votes across England, Scotland and Wales

UK leader said: > double quotation markThe Tories tried to remove the gutless Keir Starmer and failed. > > The only way to finally remove the most unpopular and unpatriotic prime minister in our lifetime is to back

PM won't face inquiry over claims he misled MPs on Mandelson vetting

local elections" on 7 May for Sir Keir's future. But several Labour MPs defended the government's approach during the debate, with Gurinder Singh Josan describing the call for a Privileges Committee referral "premature

Six things to watch out for in the Scottish election

local strongholds in the balance, familiar faces fighting to hold onto their seats and the future direction of Scottish politics at stake, every party has a part to play in this story. What should

Starmer faces perilous 24 hours as Streeting preparing for leadership bid

election results in which the party lost support to Reform UK and the Greens. However, his chances of staying in No 10 appeared to be diminishing on Sunday as about 40 [Labour](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/labour)

MPs from Labour’s left to urge Ed Miliband to consider leadership bid

UK and the Greens](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/08/labour-elections-reform-surges-greens-lib-dems-wins) in traditional heartlands. In Wales, the party lost power for the first time, plummeting to just nine Senedd seats behind [Plaid Cymru](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/08/plaid-cymru-biggest-party-wales-senedd-labour-reform) and Reform, while

Burnham starts byelection campaign with thinly veiled pitch for No 10

locally for him, Burnham dodged the question, telling reporters only that “anyone who agrees with me” would be welcome. While Burnham said he would commit to sticking by Labour’s manifesto pledges on spending