Green party threat to Labour in London laid bare in Starmer’s own back yard In inner London boroughs such as Camden, home to PM’s constituency, Greens have capitalised on collapse of Labour support The Guardian - UK · May 6
Eve-of-election poll suggests SNP’s lead is ‘tightening’ The poll came after elections expert Professor Sir John Curtice said the ‘odds are against’ a majority win for John Swinney’s party. Evening Standard · May 6
Election day in the UK: what to look out for – and when we’ll know the results Voters are casting their ballots in elections to 136 English local authorities, the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Senedd. For most, it’s the first opportunity to cast a ballot since the 2024 general election. This set of elections is complex, taking place in multiple locations with ballots being counted over… The Conversation · May 6
Political establishment ‘petrified’ of Reform, party candidate says Thomas Kerr reiterated his party’s plans to open migration detention centres in areas that back the Scottish Greens, saying it is about ‘fairness’. Evening Standard · May 6
'Vote Green, make history,' says Zack Polanski as he seeks major gains in London local elections The Green Party leader said he was aiming to break Labour’s ‘stronghold’ grip on the capital Evening Standard · May 6
Burnham sparks Labour anger with plan to appear at event alongside Greens Some MPs accuse Burnham of undermining local election messaging by agreeing to speak at event later this month The Guardian - UK · May 6
Greens drop London candidate over Golders Green ambulance 'false flag' claims A post shared by Aziz Rahman Hakimi suggested the torching of Hatzola ambulances in March was carried out by Israel Evening Standard · May 6
‘I’ve used drugs’, admits Green Hackney Mayor hopeful as she vows to fight against London’s war on illicit substances Zoe Garbett helped craft the Green Party’s drugs policy, which says substances should be ‘moved into the hands of health professionals’ Evening Standard · May 6
Green vote would force Offord to pay ‘fair share’ towards public services Ross Greer decried the Reform UK party as ‘toxic’. Evening Standard · May 6
Lambeth Council election: Who should I vote for? What the main political parties are promising in the local council election in Lambeth on May 7 Evening Standard · May 6
Local elections: Are we sleepwalking into the weirdest (and most dangerous) government yet? On Thursday 7 May, 25,000 candidates will stand in the local elections as potential representatives of Labour, the Conservative Party, Reform, the Greens, or as political independents. This number, in Cleo Watson’s words, is totally unprecedented. The Independent UK · May 6
Southwark Council election: Who should I vote for? What the main political parties are promising in the local council election in Southwark on May 7 Evening Standard · May 6
Zack Polanski says he was wrong to call himself a Red Cross spokesperson Green party leader also accuses rightwing media of politically motivated attacks as popularity grows The Guardian - UK · May 6
‘Odds against’ John Swinney’s SNP winning Holyrood majority, says polling expert Professor Sir John Curtice gave his latest view on the eve of Thursday’s Scottish Parliament election. Evening Standard · May 6
The Independent UK · May 6 Voices: ‘He’s not been great by any yardstick’: Readers weigh up Starmer’s future ahead of crucial local elections YOUR VIEWS: Our community is split over Labour’s local election prospects. While many will see projected losses as a clear verdict on Starmer’s leadership, others warn that replacing him without a credible alternative could deepen instability rather than resolve it
Evening Standard · May 6 Local elections: 'Don't believe Polanski promises,' says Starmer as Labour and Greens battle over Inner London Exclusive: The Prime Minister also blamed Iran for ‘proxy’ attacks on the capital’s Jewish communities
The Guardian - UK · May 6 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 Independent UK · May 6 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 · May 5 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.
The Guardian - UK · May 5 Why is Reform UK threatening Green areas with migrant detention centres? ‘Grotesque’ policy is seen as effort to sharpen dividing lines before local elections
Evening Standard · May 5 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 · May 5 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
The Guardian - UK · May 5 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
Evening Standard · May 5 Is there an election happening in my area this week? You can use these handy tools to see what elections are happening where you are
Evening Standard · May 5 Putting detention centres in Green seats ‘democratically fair’, says Offord The plans were revealed on Sunday.