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Andy Burnham sparks Labour anger with appearance alongside Greens

controversies their party has faced. Two Green candidates in London [were recently arrested](https://www.theguardian.com

Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be British Red Cross spokesperson, charity says

party drawn into several controversies, including antisemitic comments made by several candidates. Two Green candidates

Polanski takes combative approach as Greens enter media spotlight

controversial or offensive views allegedly held by Green candidates. The Mail on Sunday ran a spread that revealed one had described the justice secretary, David Lammy, and the former home secretary Priti Patel as “coconuts

2026 Senate races to watch: From most likely to flip to Democratic long shots

parties' eyes is [which candidate gets through the Democratic primary](https://www.iowapublicradio.org/political-news/2026-04-09/democratic-iowa-us-senate-candidates-zach-wahls-josh-turek-2026-election). Primary: June 2. [![A green tractor that's planting corn moves across a brown dirt field in 2007 near Rochelle, Illinois

Birmingham is awash with local election candidates – but will result be a ‘coalition of chaos’?

Green party and Reform. In Birmingham, Labour’s 14-year dominance could also collapse after a series of problems and scandals at the council, including the botched implementation of a new IT system, the declaration

Nancy Mace knows her Epstein vote screwed her with Trump. She doesn’t care.

candidate. I support all of MAGA’s policies. I support our president. I'm also an independent conservative.” Mace is one of the few remaining Republican Epstein files defectors left standing, after the president blitzed

The Democratic establishment begrudgingly moves to embrace Graham Platner

Green, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, which was an early endorser of Platner. “Platner’s November victory will set the Democratic Party on a bolder economic-populist course.” Platner’s Tuesday primary

Attorney General Ken Paxton routs veteran incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate primary

controversy for suggesting that American Zionists should be held in immigration detention camps. Galindo, whose campaign appears to have been funded in part by a conservative-affiliated group, was condemned by Democrats across the party

Texas general election matchups are finally set. Here's what you need to know

candidate James Talarico speaks at a campaign rally on March 2 in Houston, Texas. **Danielle Villasana/Getty Images** Danielle Villasana/Getty Images The [Talarico/Paxton race](https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/election-2026/2026/05/26/552722/paxton-cornyn-runoff-election-results-texas-senate-republican-primary/) gives Democrats their best hope in a long time

‘Starmer’s referendum’: How local elections could expose a fractured UK

controversies. Labour is also facing pressure from parties at either end of the spectrum. The hard-right Reform UK is surging while the Green Party is gaining ground on the left. In Wales, the Welsh

Ken Paxton wins Texas primary election: Results and key takeaways

party figures, he struggled to win over Trump’s supporters. For months, Cornyn tried to show he supported Trump and his agenda. He highlighted his voting record with Trump, backed parts of Trump’s immigration

Republicans split with Trump and back Haitians – to save their seats

party who are willing to step back and let the president do whatever he wants,” Ruby says. Turner was one of just 10 of 214 [Republicans](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/republicans) in the House of Representatives

4 states head to the polls. And, global conflicts are on the rise, new report says

controversies** and the failures of his own party. Watch or [listen to the interview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIhRMHc0mkw) or [read the article](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/01/nx-s1-5822562/graham-platner-maine-senate-controversy-texts-iran-war-hegseth). **Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman has secured enough votes

Labour claims Reform UK won’t protect women, as poll suggests Farage’s party heading for ‘seismic’ wins in May – UK politics live

candidates with similar views are standing for the party - raising concerns about the direction of travel. > > **5. Reform would roll back workplace protections** > > Plans to scrap the Employment Rights Act would put at risk protections

Starmer accused of 'skulking' and shunning Sarwar in Scotland

candidates on the campaign trail, while Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay accused him of "skulking" and said he seemed "unable to look Sarwar in the eyes". A Downing Street spokesman said: "Following talks in Paris

Burnham to back Shabana Mahmood’s immigration changes, allies say

controversial changes to the immigration system, his allies have said, in a blow to those in Labour who hope to soften them. The Greater Manchester mayor is understood to be keen to reframe the changes

What impact do refugees have on housing in Glasgow?

controversy about Glasgow. Scotland's largest city has a longstanding issue with a lack of housing, and was the first in the country [to declare this an emergency](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-67576618)