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UK Local Elections: Voters Driven by Anti-Labour and Anti-Reform Sentiments
First article: 23 mar. 2026, 09:00
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Last update: 23 mar. 2026, 09:00
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The May local elections in the UK are shaping up to be defined by voter animosity towards both the Labour and Reform parties. Rather than being driven by positive endorsements, many voters seem poised to cast their ballots based on a desire to prevent either Labour or Reform from gaining ground. This "anyone but" mentality highlights a deep level of dissatisfaction with the current political landscape.Articles about this topic
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‘Anyone but Labour’ or ‘anyone but Reform’? Clash of animosities likely to define May local elections
While Labour braces for a rout that could see off Starmer, a rising drive to keep out Farage is complicating expectationsLocal elections are often regarded as a referendum on the sitting government, with many previous administrations taking a bloody nose from the electorate but successfully fighting back by the next general election.Senior Labour figures have taken to reeling off a list of midterm results – 1999, 2003, 2012 – to prove that point. “As we get closer to the general election, it wil
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