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31 resultsfor “candidates in 2026 UK elections”

Politics

Pressure mounts on embattled UK PM Keir Starmer as rivals circle

UK, on March 31, 2026 [Justin Tallis/Reuters] ## Special election Despite the clamouring of support, Burnham’s path towards the 10 Downing Street would not be straightforward. Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC), which selects

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 15
Politics

What you need to know about the 7 May elections in England, Scotland and Wales

UK parliament at Westminster. The 2026 Senedd election represents the biggest change to the parliament since powers began to be transferred to Wales in 1999. It will determine who governs Wales on many key issues

BBC NewsMay 5
Politics

Newscast

2026,·43 mins,· # By-Electioncast: Chris Reports Back From Makerfield [Newscast](/sounds/series/p05299nl) Contains language which some may find offensive. Available for over a year Today, Chris tells Adam what it was like meeting Robert Kenyon

BBC NewsJun 3
Politics

Five election moments you may have missed

2026. "With a combined age of 126 years old and no degree from Oxford or Cambridge in Politics, we are Emerson Park candidates for Havering and Reform UK." Both candidates won their seats from Havering

BBC NewsMay 8
Politics

In Britain, Brexit is debated again as Starmer’s grip on power slips

UK about rejoining when anti-EU parties are ahead in the opinion polls,” said Jonathan Portes, an economics and public policy professor at King’s College London. “Why would they waste time talking to Keir

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 27
Politics

‘The worst year in memory’: parties describe climate of abuse on campaign trail

2026 elections, including its findings on abuse and intimidation, in the autumn. During the 2024 general election, the Electoral Commission said “many candidates experienced unacceptable levels of intimidation and harassment”, in particular women and candidates

The Guardian WorldMay 7
Politics

The small-town voters deciding the UK’s future are demanding change, our focus group found

UK’s future are demanding change, our focus group found ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, England — Voters in perhaps the most consequential special election ever held in Britain are angry, and they really want someone to feel

POLITICO PoliticsJun 12
Politics

UK net migration needs to fall further, says Andy Burnham

election candidate in Makerfield said people on the doorstep have "raised their concerns about immigration" with him. He added the latest figures on net migration - the difference between those entering and leaving the country - show

BBC NewsMay 22
Politics

Scottish election 2026: Who should I vote for? Compare party policies

election 2026: Who should I vote for? Compare party policies All 129 seats in the Scottish Parliament are up for grabs when Scotland goes to the polls on 7 May - have you decided which party

BBC NewsApr 23
Politics

Welsh election 2026: Who should I vote for? Compare party policies

election that will see the Senedd Cymru, or Welsh Parliament, expand from 60 to 96 seats - have you decided which party will get your vote? If not, this guide offers a simple summary of where

BBC NewsApr 23
Politics

Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s attempt to reopen to strait of Hormuz brought war closer again

2026 Photograph: The Guardian “Labour under pressure after UK borrowing costs hit 28-year high,” is the splash on the **Guardian** today. “Long-term borrowing costs highest in decades as prolonged inflation looms,” says

The Guardian WorldMay 6
Politics

Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says Blair

2026." He added: "If we want to go back into some sort of structured relationship with Europe, we can only do so from a position of economic strength." Setting out his own vision for change

BBC NewsMay 26
Politics

Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow

candidates are now preparing their final pitch to you. Plaid Cymru, who one day would like to see an independent Wales, are in a tussle with Reform UK to emerge as the largest party

BBC NewsMay 6
Politics

Who could challenge Keir Starmer for the UK PM’s job? Meet the candidates

candidates ⁠Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to prove his doubters wrong ‌as he fights for his political future in the wake of last week’s disastrous local election results and growing speculation

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 11
Politics

‘There’s a risk of another Liz Truss moment’: City raises spectre of bond market meltdown again

UK government’s bonds relative to its G7 peers, with investors fearing a return to political instability in Britain and a leftwing shift by [Labour](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/labour) involving higher levels of borrowing. “The markets

The Guardian WorldMay 14
Politics

Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections - so what can be done?

UK government said it wants to end the "pothole plague" although Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, who is responsible for roads in England, [struck a pothole and damaged her Mini Cooper last month](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyj27e482jo).

BBC NewsMay 4
Politics

Welsh Labour faces ‘existential’ change as party braces for May election defeat

UK nations in several key metrics. About 20% of Welsh NHS patients have to wait more than a year for hospital treatment, compared with about 4% in England. Welsh children’s reading, maths and science

The Guardian WorldApr 28
Politics

Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections

election since. Despite all sorts of scandals and a less than glowing record on public services, it looks like voters will let them enter their 20th year of power. Scottish First Minister John Swinney

BBC NewsApr 25
Politics

Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them

elected, he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest to replace Sir Keir Starmer in Downing Street. First, Burnham must defeat his main rival in Makerfield, local plumber Robert Kenyon, who is standing

BBC NewsJun 11
Politics

Pressure grows on Starmer as more Labour MPs call for resignation – UK politics live

candidate in a potential leadership race despite publicly denying such ambitions, said **Starmer had his “support”.** ![Keir Starmer speaks to members of the media in London following the local elections.](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/4ec4e49a2d207d7c5108e7fcdf6575fa55debc4f/0_0_5169_3446/master/5169.jpg?width=465&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none) Keir Starmer

The Guardian WorldMay 9
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