Lib Dems Claim Local Election Wins as Centre Ground Appeal
Ed Davey says Lib Dem wins in local elections show the party can counter 'extreme populist change' from Reform UK and Greens, despite limited national gains.
Ed Davey says Lib Dem wins in local elections show the party can counter 'extreme populist change' from Reform UK and Greens, despite limited national gains.
A man told a UK court he was threatened into setting fire to a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer, raising security concerns for the Labour leader.
Several pavilions at the Venice Biennale closed in protest over Israel's inclusion, with some artists adding Palestine references to their work.
Keir Starmer may have fended off immediate calls to resign after local elections, but the results reveal a deeply fragmented Britain, with Reform UK gaining ground and the old two-party system crumbling.
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RecommendedMartin Rowson's cartoon critiques the Reform party's surprising success in the May elections, highlighting political shifts and voter discontent.
The US expects Iran's response to ceasefire proposals amid renewed fighting in the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomatic efforts persist despite recent clashes and rising oil prices.
Reform UK made huge gains in local and devolved elections, while Labour suffered crushing defeats. Keir Starmer faces pressure to announce a departure timeline but refuses to step down.
Alex Jenkinson, 39, pleaded not guilty to threatening the former duke of York near his Sandringham home. He is expected to stand trial in July.
Keir Starmer vows to continue as Labour suffers heavy losses, Reform UK gains ground, and Greens win first mayoralty. Is two-party politics ending?
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RecommendedJeremy Beecham, formidable Labour leader of Newcastle city council from 1977 to 1994, dies aged 81. He transformed housing, education, and social services in the city.
Michael Frayn and Julian Barnes announce retirement from writing. The Guardian editorial reflects on the meaning of retirement for writers, noting it's a hard habit to kick.
Keir Starmer's authority deepens as local elections show voter disappointment curdling into cynicism, with Labour losing to Reform, Greens, and Plaid Cymru across Britain.
The US Department of Energy announced the removal of 13.5kg of highly enriched uranium from a Venezuelan research reactor, calling it a win for global security.
ABC's legal team argues FCC targeting under Trump administration violates First Amendment, citing political bias and regulatory overreach.
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RecommendedLabour suffers major losses in local elections as Reform UK and Greens gain. Is two-party politics over? Can Starmer survive? Analysis inside.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Pope Francis and Italian PM Meloni at the Vatican, discussing global issues and bilateral relations.
CDC personnel will meet the hantavirus-affected cruise ship in the Canary Islands to accompany Americans on a chartered flight to Nebraska for quarantine.
Kemi Badenoch says Conservatives are recovering after winning Westminster council, but losses in Suffolk, Hampshire, and Essex raise concerns about the party's future.
Reform UK took control of Sunderland, Barnsley, Gateshead, and South Tyneside councils, ending decades of Labour dominance in northern England.
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RecommendedCritics say the DOJ's investigation into a Washington D.C. shooting suspect is compromised by a conflict of interest, raising concerns about impartiality.
Plaid Cymru wins Welsh Senedd elections, ending 100 years of Labour dominance. Leader Rhun ap Iorwerth says he is ready to become first minister.
Labour suffers losses to Reform in heartlands and Greens in progressive bases, with cracks showing near Starmer's top team. Fragmented coalition poses challenges.
The Pentagon released 162 previously secret UFO files, including Buzz Aldrin's 1969 report of a sizeable object near the moon. The move follows Trump's directive for transparency.
Cohutta town council held an emergency meeting to reinstate the police department after Mayor Ron Shinnick fired the chief and all officers, citing social media posts.
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RecommendedThe Guardian published corrections and clarifications on May 8, 2026. This article summarizes the key fixes and updates to previous reporting.
Labour loses control of Birmingham city council as Reform, Greens, and pro-Gaza independents make significant gains. No party has a majority.
Alabama's new congressional map leads to heated primary battles, with incumbents facing off and minority representation at stake in the upcoming elections.
PM Keir Starmer responds to tough local election losses, vowing to break with status quo and build a stronger, fairer UK by addressing cost of living, borders, and opportunity.
Four south Florida men were convicted in Miami federal court for conspiring to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, facing life in prison.
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RecommendedKeir Starmer faces growing calls from Labour MPs to step down within a year after the party lost 25 councils and over 1,000 seats in devastating local election results across Britain.