Guardian UK Politics
‘Worst year in memory’: parties describe climate of abuse on campaign trail for May elections
Candidates across party lines are reporting an unprecedented wave of abuse ahead of Thursday's local and devolved elections in England, Wales, and Scotland, with incidents ranging from online harassment to death threats and in-person intimidation. The scale has prompted parties to describe it as the worst campaign environment in recent memory. The trend raises serious concerns about who is willing to stand for public office and the health of democratic participation at the grassroots level.
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Millions across England, Scotland and Wales to vote in key elections
Voters across England, Scotland, and Wales head to the polls Thursday in the most significant electoral test since Labour's 2024 general election victory. The results will offer a sharp read on public sentiment toward the sitting government and opposition parties alike. Political leaders on all sides are watching closely, with the outcomes likely to shape party strategies heading into the next electoral cycle.
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‘The worst year in memory’: parties describe climate of abuse on campaign trail
Candidates across party lines are reporting an unprecedented wave of abuse, harassment, and death threats on the campaign trail ahead of Thursday's local and devolved elections in the UK. The trend spans both online platforms and in-person canvassing, with party officials calling it the worst electoral climate in recent memory. The surge in hostility raises serious questions about the safety of those willing to stand for public office and the health of democratic participation.
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Keir Starmer makes late pitch to voters turning to Greens and Reform
Labour enters Thursday's local elections expecting historic losses, with Keir Starmer making a last-ditch appeal to voters drifting toward Reform and the Greens. The prime minister argued that neither Nigel Farage nor Zack Polanski are equipped to handle global instability, positioning Labour as the only serious governing force. The results could prove pivotal for Starmer's political survival.
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Major test for Labour as polls open in English, Scottish and Welsh elections
Labour faces its most significant electoral test since sweeping to power last year, with voters across England, Scotland and Wales casting ballots in local, mayoral and parliamentary contests. Surging support for Reform, the Greens and the Liberal Democrats threatens to fracture the political landscape and hand Keir Starmer a damaging verdict on his government's early performance. The results could reshape party dynamics and signal whether Labour's commanding 2024 majority was a high-water mark or a durable mandate.
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