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Lords Vote On Plan To Bin EU Laws Delayed Until After Local Elections As No10 Tries To Avoid Rebellion
Brexit
Lords Vote On Plan To Bin EU Laws Delayed Until After Local Elections As No10 Tries To Avoid Rebellion
A government plan to give peers a vote on legislation that seeks to do away with swathes of European Union law by the end of the year has been postponed until after the local elections in a no10 bid to avoid a major House of Lords rebellion.
Local Elections Comedown Could Hit A Tory Party High On Hope
Political parties
Local Elections Comedown Could Hit A Tory Party High On Hope
Conservative MPs are increasingly optimistic that thanks to a series of recent successes by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, that they will be forgiven for the last year of Tory chaos when people go to the polls for May's local elections.
Former Prisons Chief Says MPs Are Politicising 'Tough On Crime' Rhetoric In Local Elections
Communities
Former Prisons Chief Says MPs Are Politicising "Tough On Crime" Rhetoric In Local Elections
The “tough on crime” rhetoric being pursued by the Conservatives and Labour in their local election campaigns is “political on both sides”, according to the former director of women at HM Prison and Probation Service.
Top Stories: Cash Boost For Energy Security, Labour Pledge Council Tax Freeze
Energy
Top Stories: Cash Boost For Energy Security, Labour Pledge Council Tax Freeze
The government is set to announce its “powering up Britain” strategy, with a particular focus on carbon capture and storage (CCS).
One year on, has Essex begun to be levelled up? Partner content
Communities
By Essex County Council
One year on, has Essex begun to be levelled up?
On International Women’s Day, it was fitting that one of the most inspiring contributions at a reception to mark a year of progress in our work to level up Essex, came from an ordinary woman who had made an extraordinary contribution to her community.
Labour Shadow Cabinet 'Twinned' With Target Areas For Local Elections
Political parties
Labour Shadow Cabinet "Twinned" With Target Areas For Local Elections
Labour’s shadow cabinet have been “twinned” with key areas ahead of this year’s local elections, in the hope that the party's top names will be able to “help mobilise members”.
'Nice Chap' Greg Hands Has His Work Cut Out As Tory Party Chair
Political parties
"Nice Chap" Greg Hands Has His Work Cut Out As Tory Party Chair
Greg Hands has proven to be a broadly popular choice for Conservative party chair but his Tory MP colleagues are under no illusion about the scale of the challenge facing him.
Big Brother style policies won't win the next election Partner content
Communities
By Betting And Gaming Council
Big Brother style policies won't win the next election
People think politicians live on a different planet as it is - telling voters what they can and cannot do with their own money won’t help, writes Michael Dugher
Senior Tory Says He Faces A “Tough Fight” To Keep His Seat At The Next General Election
Political parties
Senior Tory Says He Faces A “Tough Fight” To Keep His Seat At The Next General Election
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has admitted he faces a “tough fight” to keep his seat in the next general election after the Liberal Democrats ate into the Conservative’s vote share in the south of England in this week's local elections.
Labour Insist Claims They Have Failed To Grip The Whole Country Don't Stand Up, But Admit There's Work To Do
Political parties
Labour Insist Claims They Have Failed To Grip The Whole Country Don't Stand Up, But Admit There's Work To Do
Labour MPs and officials have dismissed suggestions that the party has failed to get a grip on support across the country, but privately admit there is still a way to go if they want to make serious gains at the next general election.
Choppy Waters Await Boris Johnson After Local Election Results Tories Say Are Bad “On Any Measure”
Political parties
Choppy Waters Await Boris Johnson After Local Election Results Tories Say Are Bad “On Any Measure”
According to one government official who was present when Conservative Campaign Headquarters briefed Downing Street on the scale of the Tory party's local election losses on Friday, "nobody was celebrating".
Jewish Councillors Say Barnet Win Is A Step Forward For Labour Relations After Anti-Semitism Allegations
Political parties
Jewish Councillors Say Barnet Win Is A Step Forward For Labour Relations After Anti-Semitism Allegations
Jewish councillors have described Labour winning control of Barnet Council as a significant step forward in the party’s efforts to rebuild trust with their community following allegations of anti-semitism in the party under former leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Lib Dems Take Somerset From The Tories In 'Blue Wall' Warning To Boris Johnson
Political parties
Lib Dems Take Somerset From The Tories In 'Blue Wall' Warning To Boris Johnson
The Liberal Democrats have taken Somerset council from the Conservatives in one of handful of significant local election results that illustrate the risk posed by Ed Davey's party to Tories in the South of England at the next general election.
Downing Street Claims Voters Aren't 'Buying' Starmer's Labour Despite Major Tory Losses At Locals
Political parties
Downing Street Claims Voters Aren't 'Buying' Starmer's Labour Despite Major Tory Losses At Locals
A briefing war is underway over the local election results with Labour insisting that it is rebuilding its support in 'red wall' parts of the country that will be key to determining the next general election. 
Labour Takes Major London Councils From The Tories In Blow To Boris Johnson
Political parties
Labour Takes Major London Councils From The Tories In Blow To Boris Johnson
Labour has won control of the councils in Wandsworth, Barnet, and Westminster from the Conservatives in a major blow to Boris Johnson’s party.
'Abnormal' Numbers of Local Tories Have Distanced Themselves From Boris Johnson
Political parties
"Abnormal" Numbers of Local Tories Have Distanced Themselves From Boris Johnson
An "abnormal" number of local Conservative campaigners have distanced themselves from Boris Johnson and the national party in the run-up to Thursday's elections, according to a polling expert. 
Tory Campaigners Describe Being 'Lambasted' On The Doorstep Over Parties And The Economy Ahead Of Local Elections
Political parties
Tory Campaigners Describe Being "Lambasted" On The Doorstep Over Parties And The Economy Ahead Of Local Elections
Conservative campaigners have described being “lambasted” on the doorstep during “grim” campaigning sessions in the final days leading up to Thursday’s local elections.
Lord of the Locals: Lord Hayward on results, refereeing and regrets
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
Lord of the Locals: Lord Hayward on results, refereeing and regrets
Known for his skill at reading the political temperature of the nation, election expert Lord Hayward talks to Sienna Rodgers about results, refereeing and regrets
The local elections may not be the Tory bloodbath many expect
Political parties
By Sir John Curtice
The local elections may not be the Tory bloodbath many expect
The local elections on 5 May have been billed as a vital test of the Conservatives’ popularity.
Labour Publishes Plan To Hold Investigation Into Whether PM Misled Parliament Over Partygate
Political parties
Labour Publishes Plan To Hold Investigation Into Whether PM Misled Parliament Over Partygate
Labour has set out details of its plan to hold a vote on whether Boris Johnson should be investigated into claims he misled parliament over parties held in Downing Street and Whitehall during lockdown.
Labour Activists Say Recent Cyberattack Is Hampering Local Election Efforts
Political parties
Labour Activists Say Recent Cyberattack Is Hampering Local Election Efforts
Labour activists have accused the party of a "poor" response to a recent data breach which left a "significant quantity" of member's data inaccessible.
Scottish Tories Fear Rift Between Holyrood And Westminster Will Harm Election Prospects
Political parties
Scottish Tories Fear Rift Between Holyrood And Westminster Will Harm Election Prospects
Members of the Scottish Tory grassroots have warned the strained relationship is causing problems for activists on the doorstep.
Government Warned Changing Voting Systems Without Scrutiny Sets A “Dangerous Precedent”
Home affairs
Government Warned Changing Voting Systems Without Scrutiny Sets A “Dangerous Precedent”
Exclusive: Multiple campaign groups have fiercely criticised the government for including a major change to the voting system in an amendment to the Elections Bill, warning that the changes are being “rushed through without consultation”.
Labour must repair its relationship with Leave voters if they want to win again
Political parties
By Caroline Flint
Labour must repair its relationship with Leave voters if they want to win again
I cannot see a way to get a hearing from these voters until they hear an acknowledgement from Labour that it did not respect their views on Brexit.