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Reform surge hints at shift as Labour loses Redditch in early counts
politics20 days ago

Reform surge hints at shift as Labour loses Redditch in early counts

BBC’s Elections 2026 live blog reports counting underway across 46 English councils, with Redditch declaring Labour’s majority lost as Reform gains eight seats to Labour’s one (Greens and Conservatives also shedding). Early key ward results in Peterborough show Lib Dem gains amid rising Reform/Green shares, while Havering, Basildon and Chorley register Reform momentum. Labour ministers warn of difficult results, and Wales’ Senedd contest is shaping up as a potential Labour setback. Counting continues across England, with Scotland and Wales counts due Friday.

via BBC|
#labour#local-elections-2026#politics
Trump halts Hormuz plan as Reform UK gains and Harris weighs 2028 bid
politics21 days ago

Trump halts Hormuz plan as Reform UK gains and Harris weighs 2028 bid

President Trump abruptly paused his plan to force an escort mission through the Strait of Hormuz after Saudi Arabia blocked U.S. aircraft and airspace, signaling a retreat under allied pressure. Around the same time, Kamala Harris is quietly weighing another presidential run in 2028 and pushing for the Democratic National Committee to release the party’s postmortem of her 2024 campaign. NBC News also highlights veterans’ and military families’ frustrations with TRICARE’s switch to TriWest, and Reform UK is projected to make significant gains in England, Wales, and Scotland, signaling a shift in Britain’s political landscape.

via NBC News|
#kamala-harris#politics#reform-uk
"Rishi Sunak faces double election defeat as British voters reject ailing Conservative government"
politics2 years ago

"Rishi Sunak faces double election defeat as British voters reject ailing Conservative government"

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced two election losses as voters rejected his Conservative Party in parliamentary by-elections. The Labour Party won in Selby and Ainsty, a region where the Conservatives had a strong majority, while the Liberal Democrats claimed victory in Somerton and Frome. Although the Conservatives managed to hold on to a seat in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Labour made significant gains. These losses indicate growing pressure on Sunak's leadership and suggest a potential defeat for the Conservative government in the next general election.

via CNN|
#conservative-party#labour-party#leadership
"Potential Outcomes of England's Local Elections and the Role of District Councils"
politics3 years ago

"Potential Outcomes of England's Local Elections and the Role of District Councils"

With local elections in England approaching, parties are preparing for potential gains and losses. The Conservatives hope to avoid losing 1,000 seats, while Labour aims to make significant gains in various areas. The Liberal Democrats and Green Party also hope to make gains, while the impact of the Reform Party remains unknown. Local factors and turnout will play a significant role in the outcome of the elections, which are the last big vote before the general election. Door-knocking can lead to unexpected encounters, including naked residents and angry pets.

via BBC|
#conservative-party#door-knocking#labour-party