General · 5 May 2026
Labour could see worst London election result
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The upcoming London council elections could significantly impact the debate over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. Labour is widely expected to suffer serious losses in the capital next week, facing pressure from the Greens, Reform, Conservatives, and Liberal Democrats. Pollster YouGov predicts this could be Labour's worst result in London for almost 50 years, a "political earthquake" according to one academic.
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