Labour's London squeeze exposes a fragmented British politics
Author: bbc.comPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Politics

Labour, led by Sir Keir Starmer, faces potential losses in the upcoming council elections in London, which could be the worst in nearly 50 years. The party is under attack from the Greens in progressive inner boroughs and from Reform in the more conservative outer ring. The results of these elections could influence the debate over replacing Starmer as Prime Minister and signal future challenges for the party in the next general election.
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