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Reform would be able to form a government. The possibility of Labour losing power after 27 years and the pro-independence Plaid entering government as a senior partner for the first time means “this election
Reform and one to the Conservatives, making Morgan the first ever leader of a government in the UK to lose their seat while in office. She immediately resigned in a concession speech. The party announced
reforming the household benefit cap. The cap is a limit on the total amount of benefit payments most working age people can receive. However, [there are exemptions for people on some benefits](https://www.gov.uk/benefit-cap/when-youre-not-affected),
impact of such views on young people. > > **10. Reform’s record on violence against women raises serious concerns** > > The party is considering bringing back former MP James McMurdock, who was jailed for assaulting his then
UK zero. In Wales, 50% of Labour candidates are women, followed by the Greens (46%), [Plaid Cymru](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/plaid-cymru) (45%), the Conservatives (36%), Reform (28%), the Lib Dems (28%) and independent candidates
Conservatives](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/mar/11/frank-hester-computer-programmer-who-made-fortune-from-public-sector-contracts) before the last election. Harborne’s string of donations to [Reform UK](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/brexit-party) in the last year, outside a national election period, has really upped the pace. The power
impact on people's mental health. "A lot of people compare it to having to beat your own heart. It's something that you never get to switch off from," she said. She referenced [research
Labour, which she accuses of wanting further “DEI bureaucracy”, and Reform, which has pledged to scrap the Equality Act altogether. “From the Bank of England taking Winston Churchill off banknotes, to police training that tells
Labour says it would meet the 26-week waiting time target by the end of the next Senedd term and is proposing a £4bn hospital building programme. The Conservatives say they would declare a "health
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 due to be confirmed in the coming
Reform Bill, which is being scrutinised by the committee before it is introduced to Parliament, would ban the sale of new leasehold flats. It also aims to make it easier for people to convert
Labour leader as well as global tumult. However, on Monday, the Burnham campaign confirmed to BBC News that was no longer an option. That same day, UK 10-year gilt yield – a measure
Conservatives also asked why Kenyon’s account had been suspended. Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, [was selected by Labour’s national executive committee](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/19/andy-burnham-confirmed-as-labour-candidate-for-makerfield-byelection). No other candidates were on the shortlist despite others
impact on their wellbeing. "They need to come out of school with positive experiences… it is taking the heart out of education." At an [Urdd rugby event](https://www.urdd.cymru/en/sports/competitions/upcoming-national-competitions/urdd-wru-7/) in Cardiff, some parents
Conservatives have also [embraced more drilling in the North Sea](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/01/would-more-north-sea-drilling-mean-lower-energy-prices-uk-consumers-explainer) and [played down the climate crisis](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/may/13/tory-shadow-energy-minister-claims-2050-net-zero-goal-not-based-on-science), without explicitly denying it. Yet the world’s leading energy economist
Conservative PM Margaret Thatcher was told to leave, more than three decades ago One MP told us: "Lots of cabinet ministers seem to know that he is not going to lead
impact in Wales and Scotland of Sir Keir Starmer's woes? "It's just so huge," says a senior Labour MP who's been knocking on voters' doors in recent days. But these elections aren
impact of asylum and migration on housing. Scotland, like the rest of the UK, has experienced a boom in immigration in recent years. Official routes such as international student visas account for [most
impact on Silicon Valley is vast – many of its most influential founders revere his work alongside Thiel, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Napster co-founder Sean Parker, who had [a Lord of the Rings