Local elections: Reform up, Labour down, Starmer out?
5/9/202644 min
UK politics has been reshaped after a bloodbath for Labour in the May elections, so what’s next for Keir Starmer and his Government?
It was a historic night for both Reform UK and the Green Party – but will their gains translate when it comes to a general election? And can Nigel Farage keep up his momentum?
Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman break down the results coming out of Scotland, Wales and England.
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Hannah George0:28
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Beth Rigby· Host0:35
[upbeat music] He takes responsibility like my kids take responsibility for leaving towels on the floor of the bathroom. They say sorry, then they do the same thing the next day.
Ruth Davidson· Host0:54
It's not another party's fault that you didn't win.
Harriet Harman· Host0:59
There needs to be a consensus built and led by Keir Starmer because more of the same is not acceptable.
Beth Rigby· Host1:08
Hello, and welcome to Electoral Dysfunction with me, Beth Rigby.
Ruth Davidson· Host1:16
Me, Ruth Davidson.
Harriet Harman· Host1:17
And me, Harriet Harman.
Beth Rigby· Host1:18
Now, we are recording this on Friday night. It's a bit of a later episode than usual for us because it has been one hell of a day, and what a long, long,