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May elections: What’s at stake across England, Wales and Scotland?

Will Reform take Sunderland, or the Greens take Hackney? Can Plaid Cymru take a historic victory in Wales, and will Labour be forced into third place in Scotland? We examine the possible outcomes for election night

The Guardian - UK

Voices: This is already the most vicious local election campaign I can remember – and I think I know why

COMMENT: A big win is a prize politicians seem willing to fight for more desperately than ever, and no wonder – I have seen firsthand the damage a ‘midterm’ defeat can do, says Cleo Watson

The Independent UK

Greens only party telling truth on need to stop oil and gas drilling – Mackay

The party’s co-leader said politicians had to be ‘honest’ with voters that more fossil fuel extraction would ‘do nothing’ to lower bills.

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Why is Reform UK threatening Green areas with migrant detention centres?

‘Grotesque’ policy is seen as effort to sharpen dividing lines before local elections

The Guardian - UK

Greens investigate east London candidate antisemitism allegations

It is the latest in a series of antisemitism allegations the Greens have faced during the local elections campaign

Evening Standard

Local elections 2026: At least nine London Green Party candidates accused of antisemitism

Two members of Zack Polanski’s party standing in Lambeth were arrested by Met Police on suspicion of stirring up racial hatred, while several more have been suspended amid investigations

Evening Standard

The Greens need to learn the right lessons from the destruction of Corbynism

Zack Polanski must be more nimble in fending off attacks than the former Labour leader or he risks suffering the same fate, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

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Putting detention centres in Green seats ‘democratically fair’, says Offord

The plans were revealed on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Greens must take immediate action against antisemitism in party, says Lucas

Former leader says antisemitic comments by some election candidates are unacceptable

The Guardian - UK

Battle for Inner London: Greens targeting Labour stronghold boroughs in local elections

Devastating polls for Sir Keir Starmer’s party suggest Labour will lose at least six of the 21 councils it currently controls in the capital

Evening Standard

Polanski’s popularity plummets following row with police chief over his Golders Green response

Zack Polanski was publicly criticised by the Met commissioner over a social media repost

The Independent UK

Reform UK tactics for detention centres ‘from Donald Trump playbook’ – Greens

Scottish Greens co-leader Ross Greer likened the proposed migrant detention facilities to ‘concentration camps’.

Evening Standard

Vote Lib Dem or ‘regret it’ living under a Reform council, Davey tells voters

Party leader says vote for Labour or Greens in closely run seats will result in Reform victory at local elections

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London local elections 2026: Labour 'under siege' from Zack Polanski Greens but stays biggest party - new poll

Keir Starmer’s party has seen its support in the capital slump 15 points since the 2024 general election to 28%, according to the More in Common survey

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Greens preference decision will backfire, pollster says

A former strategist turned pollster says a Greens decision not to direct preferences in a by-election is likely to inflict brand damage on the party.

The Independent UK

Starmer will be forced out of No 10 – it’s just a matter of when and how, top pollster warns

Exclusive: John Curtice says the likelihood of Keir Starmer leading Labour into the next election ‘is very low indeed’

The Independent UK

Reform plan to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas branded ‘grotesque’

Nigel Farage’s party accused of ‘contempt for all voters, including their own’, days before local elections in England

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Saplings in prisons and bogs on military ranges: Labour’s plans for nature-friendly state land

Exclusive: Minister says proposals show government’s ambition, as it faces unprecedented pressure from Greens

The Guardian - AU

Coalition accused of secretly giving big tobacco lobbyists private platform in parliament

Exclusive: A Senate committee considering the illegal tobacco trade in Australia hears closed-session evidence from cigarette manufacturers

The Guardian - UK

‘Voting Green will stop Reform’: party eyes kingmaker role in Wales

With Plaid Cymru set to end Labour dominance, activists say the Greens could hold the balance of power in the next Senedd

The Conversation

Albanese’s ratings jump in federal polls; Liberals easily retain Nepean at Victorian byelection

In both the Redbridge and Freshwater polls, Anthony Albanese’s net favourability has jumped eight points since late March to -9. In Redbridge, the Coalition rebounded from a low of 17% in March to 22%.

Evening Standard

Scottish Greens propose railcard for all

The Scottish Greens have announced plans to introduce a new green commuter railcard.

The Guardian - UK

Green candidate seen canvassing in London after arrest over alleged antisemitism

Sabine Mairey, who was arrested on Thursday over social media posts, pictured with party activists in Clapham

The Guardian - UK

‘We have let them come on to our ground’: Labour fights off Green gains in Leeds

In Roundhay, one of its safest wards, activists say the party must win back progressive voters as support drifts to the Greens

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