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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 9 MIN

UK Local Elections - is the Labour party in trouble?

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As the UK heads to the polls today, negative results have been predicted for the Labour Party, with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s political future hanging in the balance.From winds of independence to the crumbling of Labour strongholds – uncertainty seems to be the word of election day.Joining Ciara to discuss what Britain could look like in the next few days is James Lyons former Director of Strategic Communications for Keir Starmer.

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As the UK heads to the polls today, negative results have been predicted for the Labour Party, with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s political future hanging in the balance.From winds of independence to the crumbling of Labour strongholds –...

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