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What’s at Stake in the UK’s Local Elections
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What’s at Stake in the UK’s Local Elections

NY Times · May 8, 2026, 12:23 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

The voting in England, Scotland and Wales is the biggest electoral test for Keir Starmer since he became prime minister in 2024.

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