Episode Details
Back to EpisodesLocal election results: the end of Starmer?
Published 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Description
Results from the local and devolved are coming in. It has been, as many expected, a disappointing result for the Labour Party.
Meanwhile, the insurgent parties, the Green Party to an extent, but especially Reform, have delivered on their promise of snowballing momentum.
Anoosh Chakelian is joined by senior data journalist Ben Walker, political editor Ailbhe Rea and editor-in-chief Tom McTague.
READ: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/may-2026/2026/05/live-results-map-wales-scotland-and-local-elections