JD Vance Targeted in DC Shooting Incident
A shooting in Washington DC targeted JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential candidate, raising security concerns ahead of the election.
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Trump Iran Talks Collapse; Lutnick Epstein Scandal
Negotiations between the US and Iran over a new nuclear deal have collapsed, as Howard Lutnick faces scrutiny over Epstein ties. Midterm redistricting battles intensify.
Labour Accused of Cynical Voter ID Plan with Pre-Paid Cards
Labour faces backlash over plans to accept pre-paid bank cards as voter ID, which lack photos and full names, raising fears of electoral fraud.
Starmer's Final Plea as Labour Faces Local Election Rout
Keir Starmer urges unity over division as polls show Labour trailing Reform, with Greens and Reform set to make gains in local elections.
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Trump Warns Iran: 'Bombing Starts' If No Deal
Donald Trump says Iran wants to negotiate amid Middle East 'skirmish', but warns of bombing if no deal. UK warns conflict threatens British jobs as petrol prices spike.
Scottish Election: Use Peach Vote to Stop SNP Majority
Ruth Davidson urges Scots to vote Scottish Conservative on the regional list to prevent an SNP majority, warning of another independence referendum and highlighting the party's record.
Unionist Parties Urge Tactical Voting to Block SNP
Scottish Tories, Labour, and Lib Dems appeal for tactical voting to prevent an SNP majority, as polls show declining support for nationalists.
Findlay: Reform UK could help SNP win indy vote
Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay warns that votes for Reform UK could help John Swinney's SNP remain in power and secure a mandate for another independence referendum.
SNP Support Slumps in Final Holyrood Campaign Polls
Latest polls show SNP support declining, falling short of John Swinney's majority target, with Reform UK and Labour vying for second place.
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Khan: Labour's London Record at Risk in Elections
Mayor Sadiq Khan urges Londoners to support Labour councillors, warning that a bad night could jeopardize progressive policies and benefit Nigel Farage.
Labour Faces London Losses as Greens Surge in Polls
Sadiq Khan issues plea as Labour faces potential historic losses in London boroughs, with Greens and Reform UK making gains. Polls show tight races in key areas.
Kraft pushes for 18-game NFL season and international games
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft calls for an 18-game NFL regular season, enabling 16 international games annually, as labor negotiations continue.
SNP lead 'tightening' as Labour rises, eve-of-election poll shows
A new poll on the eve of the Holyrood election shows the SNP's lead tightening, with Labour support rising. Experts warn the odds are against John Swinney winning a majority.
Trump's Surgeon General Pick Deletes Critical Posts
Dr Nicole Saphier, Trump's third surgeon general nominee, deleted old social media posts criticizing his agenda and fitness, including remarks on autism, vaccines, and his MRI.
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Trump Threatens Iran, British Evacuated from Virus Ship
Today's top stories: Trump threatens to bomb Iran if nuclear talks fail, a British man is evacuated from a virus-stricken cruise ship, and Greens leader Polanski says he's not ready to be PM.
SNP Lead Tightens on Eve of Scottish Election
New polls suggest the SNP's lead is narrowing ahead of the Scottish Parliament election, with Labour and Reform UK gaining ground. Experts warn the odds are against John Swinney winning an outright majority.
Sarwar: Scots Can 'Make History' by Ousting SNP
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar urges voters to reject Reform, beat the SNP, and deliver change, predicting a surprise victory on election eve.
Sarwar: Labour Can 'Make History' in Scotland
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says his party can 'make history' by ousting the SNP after nearly two decades, urging voters to 'reject Reform, beat the SNP, change Scotland'.
Labour faces worst-ever results in Scotland and Wales
Labour is predicted to suffer its worst-ever results in the Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd, with the SNP and Plaid Cymru set to gain power.
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Welsh and Scottish Labour Leaders Snub Starmer
Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar refuse to endorse Sir Keir Starmer, citing concerns over his leadership and impact on devolved elections.
Polanski Admits Error in Red Cross Claim
Green Party leader Zack Polanski admits he used the 'wrong word' when falsely claiming to be a British Red Cross spokesperson during his 2022 deputy leadership campaign.
Labour Faces Worst-Ever Wales Election Result: YouGov
YouGov's final Welsh election poll predicts Labour winning only 12 of 96 seats, a catastrophic drop from 2024, with Plaid Cymru at 43 and Reform at 34.
Ex-No10 Insiders: Ask Us About Labour, Reform & Starmer
Former Whitehall insiders Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson answer your questions on local elections, Starmer's future, the Mandelson files, and whether Nigel Farage could be PM.
Local Elections 2026: Results Times for England, Wales, Scotland
Find out when local election results will be announced across England, Wales, and Scotland on May 7-9, 2026, including mayoral and parliamentary contests.
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Local elections 2026: Labour wipeout, Reform and Greens surge
Pollsters predict Labour could lose up to three-quarters of its councillors in the 2026 local elections, while Reform UK and the Greens are set for major gains.
Local Elections 2026: Key Test for Starmer
Over 5,000 council seats across 136 authorities in England will be contested on May 7, 2026. Labour defends most seats, but polls suggest heavy losses amid Reform UK surge.
Labour blame game begins as Starmer braces for election disaster
Keir Starmer urges voters to reject 'politics of anger' as Labour faces heavy losses in local elections, with internal blame game already underway and allies rallying to defend his leadership.
Readers Split on Starmer's Future Ahead of Local Elections
As Labour braces for potential losses in local elections, Independent readers debate whether Keir Starmer should remain leader, with some calling for change and others warning of instability.
FA and US Soccer Seek More Control Over Women's World Cups
The FA and US Soccer are lobbying Fifa to change its organisational model for the 2031 and 2035 Women's World Cups, seeking more local control after issues with the men's World Cup.
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Starmer: Fighting for Every Vote as Campaign Ends
Sir Keir Starmer pledges to fight for every vote as local elections conclude, with Labour facing a challenge in polls. Campaigns across England, Scotland, and Wales.
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