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The IndependentTuesday, 5 May 2026
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Top pollster: Starmer will not lead Labour into general election
John Curtice says it is a matter of when, not if, the prime minister will be replaced as party prepares for damaging local election results
The paper relies on expert prediction to frame a change in political leadership as an inevitability, tying this assessment to anticipated poor electoral performance.
The governing Labour Party is facing expected losses in local elections, prompting speculation from a leading polling expert regarding the prime minister's long-term future ahead of the next national contest.
“matter of when, not if”
“Critical of government stability”
Tensions rise as Trump vows to free ships from Strait of Hormuz
The US president pledges to ‘free up people, companies and countries that have done absolutely nothing wrong’
Highlights international geopolitical friction resulting from US policy pledges regarding maritime trade routes.
Special report The nightmare of trying to save our son Jack from Isis – and bring him home
A human-interest feature framing a family's struggle with international terrorism in emotive terms.
NOTTINGHAM FOREST NEARER SAFETY AFTER SHOCK WIN AT CHELSEA
Reports a significant upset in domestic football affecting relegation prospects.
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