Episode

Could Labour and Conservative dominance in UK politics be ending?

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Al Jazeera
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May 16, 2026
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1661
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Summary

A backlash against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in local and regional elections in England, Scotland and Wales, despite a huge majority in parliament. He's rejecting calls to quit - but faces new challenges from both the left and right. So, why are these elections so important?