Election Week Looms: Reform UK Leads Polls as Labour Faces Leadership Crosswinds
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As UK local elections approach, Reform UK leads national polls and is forecast to win thousands of council seats, potentially redefining the opposition balance. The Greens and Lib Dems push for momentum in London and other councils, while the Conservatives brace for losses. Labour faces leadership pressure centered on Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner, with talk of possible moves by Burnham; a reshuffle or relaunch is on the table but a coup in seven days remains uncertain. SNP and Plaid Cymru eye holds or gains in Scotland and Wales, respectively. The results could shape Labour’s future and the Tory response heading into 2026.
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