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Reform UK sees big gains as Labour gets hammered in local elections in England

Reform UK has emerged as a major force in English local elections, securing the most council seats and taking control of its first London council. This surge, alongside significant losses for Labour and Conservatives, signals a potential shift to a five-party political landscape. Labour faces historical setbacks, with its leader under pressure amid widespread voter dissatisfaction.

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May 8, 2026
Quote of the day by Queen Victoria: “Then, dear Mamma, I hope you will grant me the first request I make to you, as Queen. Let me be by myself for an hour.”
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May 8, 2026
Probe finds thousands of cancer nurses in UK exposed to toxic drugs amid PPE gaps; miscarriage concerns raised
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Inmate boasted after fatal prison attack on singer Ian Watkins, prosecutors tell UK court

Rico Gedel allegedly stabbed former Welsh singer Ian Watkins to death in HMP Wakefield with a homemade blade, boasting about his "fame" afterward. Prosecutors claim Gedel and Samuel Dodsworth planned the attack, with CCTV showing Gedel entering Watkins' cell shortly before the stabbing. Watkins, serving time for child sex offenses, had faced prior threats.

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