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England local election results LIVE: Reform surges as Labour defeat owed to Starmer

Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer says the results are tough for Labour, adding that he will not resign despite the responsibility of the loss falling on him

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England local election results LIVE: Reform surges as Labour defeat owed to Starmer

NFU urges newly elected councillors to back British farming As some fresh faces take up office and re-elected councillors begin another term following voting yesterday, the NFU is calling on all these...

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