Modelling warns Labour could be left controlling as few as two London councils at May borough elections
Party modelling reported by GB News suggests Labour could hold as few as two London councils after the 7 May borough elections.
YouGov poll puts Greens second on 21% ahead of Labour as Reform leads on 23%
YouGov polling shows Reform on 23%, Greens on 21% (second), while Labour and Conservatives are tied on 16% and Lib Dems on 14%.
Government drops plan to postpone 30 English local elections after Reform UK legal challenge
The government dropped plans to postpone 30 English local elections after legal advice and a Reform UK court challenge; 7 May voting will proceed.
UK government introduces bill to restrict foreign-linked political donations and extend voting to 16-year-olds
Representation of the People Bill would tighten donation rules, raise Electoral Commission fines, and extend voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds.
Andrew Gwynne resignation triggers Gorton and Denton by-election as Labour rule could block Burnham bid
Andrew Gwynne resigns as MP, triggering a Gorton and Denton by-election; Labour rules mean Andy Burnham would need NEC permission to stand.
Farage says Reform UK tops 270,000 “paid-up” members as Labour total is reported below 250,000
Farage said Reform UK’s website shows 270k+ paid-up members as reports put Labour’s paying membership below 250k, though methods differ.
Labour plans to repeal ministers’ power to direct Electoral Commission strategy
Steve Reed said an elections bill will scrap the strategy statement for the Electoral Commission and include voter ID changes, votes at 16 and auto-registration pilots.
Farage unveils Reform UK “top team”, naming Robert Jenrick as Treasury spokesperson
Nigel Farage reshuffled Reform UK’s senior roles, naming Robert Jenrick Treasury spokesperson and appointing Suella Braverman, Zia Yusuf and Richard Tice.
Starmer faces huge Labour by-election test in Gorton and Denton as Greens and Reform target seat
Labour defends Gorton and Denton on 26 Feb as Greens and Reform UK target the seat after Andy Burnham was blocked as candidate.
More than 20 England councils seek to delay May 2026 elections until 2027 amid local government reorganisation
More than 20 England councils may postpone May 2026 elections to 2027, with 27 areas requesting delays linked to reorganisation.
Electoral Commission assesses Labour complaint over Farage’s Clacton campaign spending
Electoral Commission and Essex Police are assessing allegations that Reform UK overspent in Nigel Farage’s Clacton campaign; the party denies any breach.
Omnisis poll puts Greens ahead of Labour in Gorton and Denton days before by-election
Omnisis poll ahead of 26 Feb vote shows Greens 20%, Reform 17%, Labour 15%, with 27% undecided in Gorton and Denton.
Parliament to debate petition for automatic by-elections after MPs defect, after it passes 127,000 signatures
A petition with 127,396 signatures will be debated on 16 March 2026, calling for automatic by-elections when MPs change party; Government says no changes planned.
Labour launches anti-Green social media campaign ahead of Gorton and Denton by-election
Labour has launched ads attacking the Greens ahead of the 26 Feb Gorton and Denton by-election, arguing only Labour can stop Reform UK.
Seven Labour select committee chairs urge ministers to ban cryptocurrency donations to political parties
Seven Labour committee chairs urged ministers to ban crypto donations to parties ahead of the elections bill, warning of traceability and foreign interference risks.