What’s behind the Greens’ surge?
By winning voters across the demographic spectrum and boosting turnout, the Greens have broken the laws of local politics.
ByLocal election polls
Local elections allow voters to choose who represents them in their towns and councils at a regional level. Find out the results of opinion polls for local elections being held in your area.
Labour is on course for a majority at the general election
Detailed analysis of the local election results suggests the polls are right – and that Keir Starmer can be confident…
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Britain Elects – The 2023 English local election results
25,000 candidates standing for 8,000 seats in 5,000 wards. See the results mapped as they come in.
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The election watcher’s guide to 4 May 2023
What to expect, what to watch out for – and when.
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The consequences of voter ID will be almost impossible to measure
In a time of voter apathy, how can you tell who has stayed at home for lack of ID and…
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Why has Labour’s poll lead shrunk?
As Rishi Sunak grows in popularity, the Tory base is coming home.
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Could the local elections be a damp squib for Labour? Here’s what councillors think
A New Statesman poll suggests local government representatives are ambivalent about Labour’s election chances.
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Can the Greens sustain their gains in May’s local elections?
All this potential comes with risk.
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