About this episode

The episode discusses the disappointing results for the Labour Party in the local elections and the rise of insurgent parties like the Green Party and Reform.

Results from the local and devolved are coming in. It has been, as many expected, a disappointing result for the Labour Party. Meanwhile, the insurgent parties, the Green Party to an extent, but especially Reform, have delivered on their promise of snowballing momentum. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by senior data journalist Ben Walker, political editor Ailbhe Rea and editor-in-chief Tom McTague. READ: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/may-2026/2026/05/live-results-map-wales-scotland-and-local-elections LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Anoosh Chakelian

Guests: Ben Walker, Ailbhe Rea, Tom McTague

Topics covered

• local elections
• Labour Party
• political analysis
• Green Party
• Reform Party
• UK politics

Keywords

• local election results
• Labour Party
• Green Party
• Reform Party
• political momentum
• UK politics
• Anoosh Chakelian

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Labour Party, Green Party, Reform, New Statesman

Places: Wales, Scotland

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