Polls open in UK local elections set to punish Starmer’s Labour - news.cgtn.com

On 7 May 2026, polls opened in local and regional elections in the United Kingdom, seen as a test of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership. Reuters said the vote was expected to deal a blow to Starmer's Labour party, and parties on both the left and the right were expected to surge.

Sky News said the results would have 'big consequences' for Starmer. El Mundo quoted a voter in Camden who said, 'I support Polanski because he is not Starmer'.