The gutting of the two party system
5/6/202628 min
The UK is gearing up for local and devolved elections on Thursday.
As Keir Starmer looks increasingly isolated as Prime Minister, much is being made of a potentially disastrous few days for the Labour Party. If results go as badly for Labour as some are predicting, this could be the end for the PM.
Meanwhile, the insurgent Reform and Green parties are looking to continue their surging momentum.
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[musical tone] The New Statesman. [upbeat music] This week, the UK is gearing up for local and devolved elections on Thursday. As Keir Starmer looks increasingly isolated as prime minister, much is being made of a potentially disastrous few days for the Labour Party. If results go as badly for Labour as some are predicting, this could even be the end for the PM. Meanwhile, the insurgent Reform and Green Parties are looking to continue their momentum.