EXPLAINED: 13 - The Real Truth

Polanski apologises for ‘unintentional’ house boat council tax mistake

A Green Party spokesperson said he had ‘immediately taken steps’ to pay any tax owed.

Evening Standard · May 12

Green Party leader Zack Polanski apologises over London houseboat council tax 'mistake'

Green Party says Zack Polanski has ‘immediately taken steps’ to pay council tax owed

Evening Standard · May 12

Newly elected Reform councillor resigns after social media claims

Stuart Prior quits as scrutiny grows of new councillors accused of racist, antisemitic or anti-Muslim remarks

The Guardian - UK · May 11

‘I’ll talk to work on Monday’: what happens when a ‘paper candidate’ actually wins?

Tyrone Scott, who didn’t think he had a hope in the election, wants to help the Greens rebuild ‘community cohesion’ in Hackney

The Guardian - UK · May 9

English local elections 2026: a story of a new kind of politics

Every election is a storytelling contest, with campaigning parties competing to frame the plot. This year’s local elections, the largest test of voters’ mood since the 2024 general election, have been dominated by two master-narratives.

The Conversation · May 8

Labour could lose up to 1,850 councillors in local elections, polling expert predicts

Polling guru Lord Robert Hayward suggested heavy losses for Labour as the party faces challenges from Reform UK and the Green Party

The Independent UK · May 7

London local elections: Which boroughs have mayors and who will win?

Residents in Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Lewisham and Croydon will cast their votes to appoint a mayor for their council

Evening Standard · May 7

‘Worst year in memory’: parties describe climate of abuse on campaign trail for May elections

Candidates from across spectrum report abuse online and in person before local and devolved elections in England, Wales and Scotland

The Guardian - UK · May 7

Reform and Labour seen as having biggest problem with antisemitism, poll finds

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The Independent UK · May 7

Greens not viewed as party with biggest antisemitism problem, poll shows

When asked which of the main five parties has an antisemitism problem, Labour and Reform were identified most frequently, with both at 33 per cent

The Independent UK · May 7