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TimeLos Angeles Voters Advance Councilmember to Mayoral General Election
Nithya Raman secured second place in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, advancing past Spencer Pratt. She will face the incumbent in November after positioning her campaign around housing, homelessness, and public safety.
The InterceptLos Angeles Mayoral Primary Features Two Democratic Socialists and a Reality TV Star
With less than a week until the nonpartisan primary, Rae Huang and Nithya Raman trail incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt in recent polling. The Los Angeles Times and University of California, Berkeley poll released Thursday showed Bass at 26 percent, Raman at 25 percent…
nypost.comLos Angeles Mayoral Poll Shows Bass at 26 Percent, Pratt at 22 Percent
A UC Berkeley and Los Angeles Times survey released Thursday placed Mayor Karen Bass at 26 percent support among likely voters. Spencer Pratt received 22 percent and Nithya Raman received 25 percent.
jns.orgPalm Beach Pete Announces Candidacy for Florida Town Mayor
Social media personality Peter Simel, known online as Palm Beach Pete, said he will run for mayor of Palm Beach, Florida. The 71-year-old retired real estate executive listed several proposed free services for residents.
nypost.comStephanie Pratt Reverses Position on Brother Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles Mayoral Bid
Stephanie Pratt, sister of Spencer Pratt, said she previously opposed his candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles but now supports it. She cited his work investigating the January 2025 Palisades Fire that destroyed his home.
nationalpost.comPodcast Discusses Iran Conflict and Los Angeles Mayoral Campaign
A weekly podcast examined developments in the Iran conflict and negotiations. Panelists also reviewed a mayoral candidacy in Los Angeles and funding measures.
abcnews.go.comPoll shows Los Angeles mayor's race tightening ahead of June primary
A recent survey found the incumbent mayor leading with 30 percent support, followed by another candidate at 22 percent and a third at 19 percent. The poll was conducted May 9-10 before the June 2 primary.
Fox NewsDrew Carey Urges Voters to Reject Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles Mayoral Race
The host of The Price Is Right posted on Threads that residents should not support Spencer Pratt for mayor. Carey described Pratt as a serial scammer and called for voters to choose a competent candidate ahead of the June primary.
France 24Reality TV Personality Spencer Pratt Runs for Los Angeles Mayor
Former reality television personality Spencer Pratt is one of 13 candidates seeking to unseat incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the June 2 election. The race has drawn attention due to recent city challenges including fires and budget issues.
nypost.comWoman filmed removing Spencer Pratt campaign signs in Los Angeles neighborhood
A resident reported the theft of a Spencer Pratt campaign sign from a yard in Sherman Oaks to Los Angeles police. Surveillance footage shows two young women taking the sign, and the incident has prompted online efforts to identify one of them.
The BbcFive Arrested in Tameside Local Election Fraud Probe
Police in Greater Manchester arrested five people on suspicion of fraud offences tied to how candidates were nominated for the St Peter's ward election on May 7. The investigation focuses on whether nomination procedures followed electoral law.
foxnews.comLos Angeles Mayoral Candidate Comments on Opponent's Campaign Approach
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Bass stated that opponent Spencer Pratt is drawing on public frustration in the race. The remarks address campaign dynamics ahead of the election.
nypost.comSpencer Pratt Holds Campaign Event in Nithya Raman District Over Crime Concerns
Hundreds gathered in Sherman Oaks on Saturday for a Spencer Pratt campaign event focused on public safety. Residents voiced frustration with crime, homelessness, and city response times in the San Fernando Valley.
Reform UK Councillor Resigns Days After Essex Election
Stuart Prior resigned from seats on Essex County Council and Rochford District Council after social media posts from six months earlier came to light. The resignations will require two by-elections funded by local taxpayers.
Renters Rights Measures Advance in US Local Elections
Housing affordability has emerged as a central issue in upcoming midterm elections with multiple cities and states considering rent control or stabilization measures. Organizers gathered more than 124000 signatures in Massachusetts to place a rent control question on the November…
BBC NewsGreater Manchester Mayor Pulls Out of BBC Radio Phone-in
The mayor of Greater Manchester withdrew from his regular weekly BBC Radio Manchester phone-in slot. A spokesman cited the need to focus on discussions following last week's local elections. Two local MPs denied reports they would step aside to create a path for the mayor to retu…
sabcnews.comUK's Starmer Defies Calls to Set Timetable for Leaving Office
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his cabinet he would continue governing after more than 80 lawmakers called for him to set a timetable for departure following poor results in local elections. Two junior ministers resigned on Tuesday in protest of his leadership. Starmer…
National ReviewLabour Loses Seats in UK Local Elections
Prime Minister Keir Starmer told ministers he would get on with governing despite growing calls for him to set out a timetable for departure following his party's drubbing in local elections. Reform UK secured recent victories in the same contests, which its leader Nigel Farage f…
Nbc NewsLabour Loses UK Local Elections; Starmer Rejects Calls to Resign
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his Cabinet on Tuesday that a formal leadership contest has not been triggered and that he intends to remain in office. More than 70 Labour MPs have called for him to step down following heavy losses in last week's local elections.
The Sydney Morning HeraldStarmer Says He Will Not Resign After Labour MPs Call for Leadership Change
Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his cabinet he will not resign despite more than 70 Labour MPs publicly urging him to step down following heavy losses in last week's local elections. A junior minister resigned and called for an orderly transition while senior ministers privately…
The Sydney Morning HeraldUK Labour Loses Seats in Local Elections
The British prime minister addressed Labour colleagues on Monday pleading against a leadership change that he said would plunge the government into chaos. Reports emerged that about 70 colleagues are calling for his resignation while three senior cabinet ministers urged him to se…
bbc.co.ukFour Ministerial Aides Resign; 60 Labour MPs Urge Starmer to Set Departure Date
Joe Morris, Melanie Ward, Naushabah Khan and Tom Rutland quit their PPS roles on 11 May 2026 while calling for Sir Keir Starmer to resign or name a timetable to stand down. Starmer responded with a speech insisting he would prove doubters wrong. Local election losses, including a…
france24.comThree Junior Labour Aides Resign After Poor Local Election Results
Joe Morris, Tom Rutland and Naushabah Khan stepped down from their roles following poor local election results. Morris, ministerial aide to Wes Streeting, issued a detailed statement urging Sir Keir Starmer to set a swift timetable for his exit. Over 50 Labour MPs are now calling…
citizen.co.zaMore Than 60 UK Labour MPs Call for Keir Starmer to Step Down
Leaked WhatsApp messages show Labour MPs debating a leadership challenge after poor election results last week. Multiple ministerial aides have resigned, including allies of Health Secretary Wes Streeting, while a YouGov poll found 50% of voters believe Starmer should resign. Sta…
The TimesLabour Loses Seats in UK Local Elections
Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to remain in office after his Labour Party suffered heavy defeats in local elections across England, Wales and Scotland. More than 70 Labour MPs have urged him to step down or set a timetable for departure. The pressure intensified Monday with re…
The BbcReform UK Gains 1,451 Seats, Labour Loses 1,496, Conservatives Lose 563 in English Local Elections
Reform UK secured 1,451 council seats across England while Labour lost 1,496 and the Conservatives lost 563 seats and control of 10 councils. Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the results as tough and accepted responsibility in a national address. Separate delays in declaring…
order-order.comStarmer Warns Reform UK Poses Danger to Country in Speech After Local Election Losses
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the UK faces dangerous opponents and risks going down a very dark path if his government does not succeed. He delivered the speech in London one day after Labour's poor performance in local elections and amid calls from some Labour MPs for a l…
bbc.co.ukStarmer Says He Will Lead Labour Into 2029 Election Despite Local Defeats
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a speech on Monday promising to face up to the U.K.'s challenges and rebuild ties with the European Union. The address came days after Labour suffered heavy local election losses that triggered calls from 42 Labour MPs for his resigna…
bbc.co.ukSouthbank Centre Chairman Misan Harriman Criticised for Comparing Reform UK Election Gains to 1930s Germany
Misan Harriman, chairman of the Southbank Centre and an Oscar-nominated filmmaker, posted an Instagram video describing Reform UK's local election success as "a warning" and quoting a conversation between Susan Sontag and Kurt Vonnegut about the Nazis' rise. Reform's Treasury spo…
riotimesonline.comLabour Loses Seats in UK Local Elections
Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a speech in London on Monday defending his leadership and outlining plans to nationalize British Steel and forge closer EU ties. Dozens of Labour lawmakers urged him to set a departure date following heavy losses last week, though one potenti…
SemaforUK Prime Minister Says He Will Serve Full Term After Labour Loses Local Elections
The governing Labour Party suffered its worst local election results in decades, losing nearly 1,500 council seats across England while Reform UK made significant gains. The prime minister pledged to remain in office for a decade and focus on closer European Union ties without re…
news.sky.comStarmer Pledges Closer EU Ties in Speech
Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a speech on May 11, 2026, promising bolder action on growth, defence, energy and Europe after Labour suffered heavy losses in local elections. He said incremental change would not suffice and pledged to rebuild Britain's relationship with the…
BBC NewsLabour MP Calls for Leadership Challenge Against Starmer
A backbench Labour MP has threatened to launch a formal leadership contest if cabinet ministers do not challenge the prime minister by Monday following heavy local election losses. The education secretary defended the prime minister, saying the party must focus on delivery rather…
conservativehome.comConservatives Remain Largest Right-Wing Party Despite Reform Gains
Shadow housing secretary Sir James Cleverly said the Conservatives are still the biggest party on the right of British politics after local elections in which Reform UK made significant gains. Reform picked up more than 1,450 council seats and control of 14 councils. Reform's dep…
bbc.co.ukJames Cleverly Refuses to Rule Out Bid for London Mayor After Local Election Results
James Cleverly declined to deny interest in standing as the Conservative candidate for London mayor when questioned about a potential move from his Essex parliamentary seat. The comments came after local elections in which Reform UK made significant gains in traditionally Conserv…
The TimesLabour MP Calls for New Prime Minister to Address Party's Disconnect With Voters
A Labour MP stated that the party must embrace radicalism and replace the current prime minister to reconnect with working-class voters who turned against it in recent elections. The lawmaker described losses in traditional strongholds as a judgment that the party's incremental a…
montrealgazette.comUK Prime Minister Vows Closer European Ties After Labour Loses Over 1,200 Council Seats
The prime minister said forging closer ties with Europe will be central to the government's response to heavy losses in this week's local elections. Labour lost more than 1,200 council seats and control of 37 councils in England. The prime minister stated he will lead the party i…
The Sydney Morning HeraldLabour MP Calls for Leadership Contest Against Starmer by Monday
An Australian-born Labour MP has given cabinet ministers until Monday to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer or she will launch a formal leadership challenge herself. The move follows heavy losses for Labour in local and devolved elections where Reform UK made major gains. Starme…
The IndependentSacked junior minister Catherine West calls for Starmer to be replaced by Monday
Catherine West, MP for Hornsey and Friern Barnet, said she will seek the 80 names needed to trigger a Labour leadership contest if the cabinet does not put forward a replacement for Sir Keir Starmer by Monday. West, who was sacked by Starmer from the Foreign Office, warned of "ca…
The IndependentLocal Election Results Show Labour Losses to Reform UK and Greens
Labour lost control of at least 35 councils in England, 1,442 seats overall, power in Wales after 27 years, and saw its majority weakened in London boroughs. Reform UK gained 1,318 seats and 14 councils while the Green Party gained at least 331 seats and four councils. Projection…
BBC NewsLiberal Democrats Gain Seats as Reform UK Takes Control of Hull Council
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said his party provides a moderate option to the extremes of Reform UK and the Greens after securing net gains in local elections across England and Scotland. The party won control of two additional councils but lost overall control of Hull to…
ReasonReform UK Wins Over 1,000 Council Seats in May 2026 Local Elections
Voters in England, Scotland and Wales cast ballots on 7 May 2026 for more than 5,000 councillors, six mayors and devolved parliaments. Reform U.K. emerged with more local councillors in England than any other party and would hold the largest bloc in a projected hung Parliament. N…
thehindu.comUK Prime Minister Starmer Vows to Listen to Voters After Labour Election Losses
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would listen to voters after his Labour party suffered significant losses in local and regional elections held on Thursday. The results marked Starmer's first major electoral test since Labour defeated the Conservatives in the 2024 gene…
The GuardianStarmer Appoints Brown and Harman as Advisers
Keir Starmer has appointed former prime minister Gordon Brown as envoy on global finance and Harriet Harman as adviser on women and girls. The part-time unpaid roles come as Labour suffered heavy losses in local and devolved elections, triggering calls from some MPs for Starmer t…
The Sydney Morning HeraldReform UK Wins Seats in UK Local and Regional Elections
Reform UK secured more than 1,400 council seats and control of 14 councils in elections held last Thursday across England, Scotland and Wales. Labour suffered heavy losses, dropping control of 40 councils and hundreds of seats, while the Conservatives also recorded significant de…
The BbcUK Prime Minister Appoints Former Labour Figures as Advisers After Election Losses
The prime minister has appointed a former prime minister as a special envoy on global finance and a former deputy leader as an adviser on violence against women and girls. The moves come after the party suffered heavy losses in local elections on Friday. Some Labour MPs have expr…
BBC NewsReform UK Makes Gains as Labour Loses Councillors in Local Elections
Local elections held on 7 May 2026 across England, Scotland and Wales delivered heavy losses for Labour, which lost control of long-held areas and saw its Welsh First Minister unseated. Reform UK triumphed while Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faced immediate calls from at least…
Abc NewsLabour Loses Over 600 Seats in UK Local Elections
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party suffered major losses in last week's local elections across England, dropping more than 600 council seats and control of about 40 councils. Reform UK captured the most seats while the Green Party gained hundreds under new leader Zack Pol…
citizen.co.zaLabour Loses More Than 1,000 Seats in England Local Elections
The governing party suffered major losses across England in the May local elections. A senior party figure said the results showed voters believed the government was not yet delivering the change promised in the general election. The prime minister is scheduled to outline a respo…
realitytea.comLabour Loses Seats in UK Local Elections
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday he took responsibility for tough local election results in which the hard-right made significant gains. Starmer vowed to continue in his position despite the setback for his Labour Party. The results prompted questions about the governme…
The FederalistLabour Loses Over 1,300 Seats in UK Local Elections as Reform UK Gains
Voters delivered sharp defeats to the ruling Labour Party in Thursday's local council elections across England as well as elections in Scotland and Wales. Reform UK made large gains while smaller parties including the Greens and nationalists also advanced. Prime Minister Keir Sta…
thecanary.coReform UK Makes Major Gains in English Local Elections
Reform UK won a large number of seats from Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats and the Greens in local council elections held across England. Early results showed Labour losing control of several long-held councils including in areas represented by senior party figur…
news.sky.comReform and Greens Say Two-Party Politics Era Has Ended After English Council Elections
Reform and the Greens stated that the era of two-party politics is over following results from English council elections. The assessment comes as vote counts continued to come in. Sky News examined what the data shows about the political landscape.
BBC NewsReform UK Wins Over 400 Seats in UK Local Elections
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he will not resign after his Labour Party recorded major losses in local elections across England. Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, made significant gains including in traditional Labour strongholds. Partial results also showed the Conservatives re…
bbc.co.ukReform Party Wins First London Council Seat in Havering
Reform Party leader Nigel Farage said local election results showed a historic shift in British politics after the party secured its first seat on the London Borough of Havering council in Romford. The gain marks the first time the party has taken control of a council seat in Lon…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMilitary Manpower Administration Notifies 13,000 Conscripts of Early Voting Procedures Ahead of June 3 Local Elections
The agency notified conscripts scheduled to enter compulsory military service before the June 3 local elections to cast ballots during the May 29-30 early voting period. About 11,000 personnel to be drafted between May 18-28 will receive election campaign pamphlets at military un…
The Sydney Morning HeraldUK Local Elections Show Losses for Labour Party
Voters in local council elections across Britain delivered losses to the Labour Party on Thursday, barely two years after it took power. Forecasters projected Labour would lose more than half its council seats while the Greens and Reform UK gained ground. Interviews with voters i…
BbcLabour Loses By-Elections in Runcorn and Chester
Dozens of Labour MPs and multiple government aides have called for the prime minister to step down following heavy defeats in local and regional elections last week. The prime minister vowed in a speech Monday to prove doubters wrong with bolder policy changes including full nati…
Financial TimesLabour Loses Seats in UK Local Elections
Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to prove his doubters wrong in a Monday speech in London and announced the nationalization of British Steel along with closer EU ties. In the hours that followed, more than 50 Labour lawmakers and several ministerial aides called for him to res…
The New YorkerStarmer Says He Will Remain UK Prime Minister After Local Elections
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he has no plans to resign despite his Labour Party suffering major losses in local elections across England, Wales and Scotland. Reform UK made significant gains while Plaid Cymru and the Scottish National Party won the most seats in their respect…