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LGA to stay Labour-led despite election disaster
By Heather Jameson | 12 May 2026
The Local Government Association is expected to remain Labour-led despite a huge swing towards Reform UK at the polls.
Losing control again
By Jonathan Werran | 12 May 2026
After an election that fragmented political allegiance, consideration must be paid to the grey rosettes of no overall control, writes Jonathan Werran.
London's elections: Rip up those political maps
By Nick Bowes | 11 May 2026
Nick Bowes says Labour had a dreadful election in London, the Tories swelled their ranks by just three councillors, Reform were ‘the dog that didn’t bark’, except in Havering, and a Green party surge was up there as the story of the night.
Exclusive: District disaggregation requires 'properly thought through plan'
By Ann McGauran | 13 May 2026
A ‘properly thought through plan' with realistic timescales is needed if ministers are to press a...
Scale of no overall control delivers uncertainty
By Neil Merrick | 12 May 2026
Local authorities are facing weeks of uncertainty after elections left a record number of council...
LGA to stay Labour-led despite election disaster
By Heather Jameson | 12 May 2026
The Local Government Association is expected to remain Labour-led despite a huge swing towards Re...
Devo minister resigns
By Paul Marinko | 12 May 2026
Devolution minister Miatta Fahnbulleh has resigned and urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to ‘do t...
Lib Dems seize control of Surrey shadows as interim officers named
By Paul Marinko | 11 May 2026
The Lib Dems have seized control of Surrey’s shadow authorities as the county prepares for unitar...
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