EXPLAINED: 18 - The Real Truth

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

The Independent UK · May 6

Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be British Red Cross spokesperson

With just one day to go until the crucial local elections - where the Green Party is expected to make significant gains - Labour has accused Mr Polanski of not being straight with the public

The Independent UK · 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

Evening Standard · May 6

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 · 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

The Guardian - UK · May 5

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 · May 5

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 · May 5

Why Zack Polanski’s approval rating has slumped since the Golders Green attack

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The Independent UK · May 5

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 · May 5

'It's becoming fashionable to be antisemitic at London dinner parties,' warns Kemi Badenoch

The Tory leader slammed the new ‘fad’ at social gatherings as shameful

Evening Standard · May 5