Britons set to punish Starmer's Labour in local polls

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Britons set to punish Starmer's Labour in local polls

Issued on: 07/05/2026 - 11:33

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UK polling stations opened Thursday in local elections set to heap more pressure on beleaguered Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer and showcase the rise of hard-right and left-wing populists. Opinion polls predict grim results for Labour, which could amplify calls for Starmer, 63, to resign or face a long-rumoured party leadership challenge.

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