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Worcestershire County Council has been given special permission to increase its council tax by the maximum 9 per cent, citing a ‘financial emergency’

Many in ‘red wall’ seat of Josh Simons, a staunch ally of the PM, have had enough of Labour – and its leader

Scottish politics has a dual nature. It is significantly distinct from politics in the rest of the United Kingdom, with its own dynamics, parties and leaders. But it can still be affected by events down south. And for the Scottish sections of the UK parties – the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats,…

Nigel Farage said the party will be ready for a general election and said the local elections in May will be ‘crucial’.

A social media poster accused Reform UK’s candidate of misrepresenting himself.

In today’s newsletter: With public services under strain and voters drifting from traditional parties, the Senedd contest​ in May might end up causing an unprecedented reshaping of Welsh politics

Top aide’s resignation may buy PM time, but coming weeks bring events that could yet end his time in office

Reform UK councillor David Taylor announced he is quitting the party over his local authority’s plans to raise council tax

Labour faces a battle to hold on to its 13,000 majority, with the Greens the bookies’ favourite and Reform hoping to gain from split vote on left

NEWS ANALYSIS: With the prime minister rumoured to be ‘in a dark place’ and considering quitting over the Mandelson scandal, political editor David Maddox looks at the possible replacements, including a rapidly emerging surprise contender

Mairi McAllan said Reform UK ‘lacks credibility’.