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Reform UK Shatters Two-Party Dominance in English Local Elections

In England's local elections, Reform UK gained nearly 600 seats and control of eight councils, dramatically shifting power away from the Conservatives and Labour, who together hold less than 40% of the vote, while the Conservatives lost all councils they previously controlled.

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Reform Party Makes Major Gains in Local Elections

Nigel Farage's Reform party achieved a significant upset in the recent local elections, winning the Runcorn and Helsby by-election from Labour by six votes and taking control of major councils like Staffordshire and Lincolnshire, highlighting a shift away from the traditional two-party system.

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Close Mayoral Races in England Highlight Shifting Political Landscape

Six mayoral elections across England in 2025 saw Labour retain four positions, including two city mayors in Doncaster and North Tyneside, and one combined authority mayor in the West of England, however, with significantly reduced winning margins. Two new combined authority mayoralties were also con...

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Five-Party Battle in English Local Elections Signals Shift in Political Landscape

England's upcoming local elections on May 4th will feature a five-way battle between Labour, Conservatives, Reform UK, Lib Dems, and Greens, marking a departure from traditional two-party politics and potentially leading to unstable local coalitions.

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UK Government Intervenes to Save British Steel Plant

The UK government will temporarily take control of British Steel's Scunthorpe plant, saving 3,000 jobs, after its Chinese owner threatened closure due to financial losses, prompting a political debate and impacting upcoming local elections.

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Spanish SMI Hike Threatens Public Sector Contractors

Spain's 4.4% SMI increase for 2025 forces public sector contractors to absorb rising labor costs without price adjustments due to a 2015 law, threatening the viability of cleaning and home care companies and potentially causing service disruptions.

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Reform's Upset Win in Runcorn By-Election Signals Shift in British Politics

In a stunning upset, Reform's Sarah Pochin won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by six votes (0.02% majority), marking a 17.4 percentage point swing from Labour and highlighting growing voter dissatisfaction with the two major parties.

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Labour Narrowly Retains Doncaster Mayoralty

In Doncaster's mayoral election, Labour's Ros Jones secured a narrow victory over Reform's Alexander Jones by 698 votes (23,805 to 23,107), defying national trends and pre-election polls, highlighting local support despite a 32.27% voter turnout.

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UK Local Elections: Reform UK Poised for Major Gains, Conservatives Face Crushing Defeat

Local elections are taking place across England today, serving as a key indicator of public opinion ahead of the next general election. Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, currently leading in national polls, is expected to make significant gains, posing a serious challenge to the Conservative Party, wh...

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IMF Downgrades UK Growth Forecast to 1.1%, Citing Domestic Factors

The IMF downgraded the UK's growth forecast to 1.1 percent, citing domestic factors such as increased utility bills and government borrowing costs as the primary reasons, while also noting the impact of global uncertainty and tariffs.

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H&M to Use AI-Generated Models in Marketing, Raising Worker Rights Concerns

H&M, a major fashion retailer, plans to use AI to create digital twins of 30 models for social media marketing, compensating models for their likeness and emphasizing their rights; this initiative raises concerns about potential job displacement and the need for stronger worker protections in the fa...

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Rugeley Reflects Rise of Populism in Britain

In Rugeley, England, the closure of an Amazon warehouse and economic hardship have fueled support for populist leaders, as evidenced by significant local support for the Reform UK party and the admiration expressed by residents for Donald Trump's decisive style of politics.

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