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"He's doomed, he will be gone - I thought he'd be gone by now. I was wrong. But I do think he's got just a few months in him."

"There is a 6% chance Keir Starmer will still be Prime Minister at the end of 2026."

"84% of bets back a 2026 exit for Keir Starmer."

"There is a 62% chance Keir Starmer will be out before Sep 1, 2026."

"There's a 32% chance Keir Starmer will remain Prime Minister in 2026."

"43% think that Keir Starmer will still be Prime Minister at the end of the year."

"These things turn around very, very fast and anyone making predictions in the current atmosphere is a fool."

"As much as MPs might want him to go, he is unlikely to acquiesce."

"There is only a 64% likelihood that he will still be in Downing Street by 31 December 2026."

“I will be sitting in this seat by 2027 and if this long-form interview works, we can try it again in January of next year as well.”

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Millions of voters across England, Scotland and Wales are heading to the polls on May 7 in the largest set of elections since the 2024 general election, with polling stations open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time.

Millions of voters across England, Scotland and Wales are heading to the polls on May 7 in the largest set of elections since the 2024 general election, with polling stations open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time.

All 129 seats in the Scottish Parliament are up for election, with voters receiving two ballots — one for a constituency MSP and one for a regional party or candidate. Scotland is divided into 73 constituencies and eight regions.

All 129 seats in the Scottish Parliament are up for election, with voters receiving two ballots — one for a constituency MSP and one for a regional party or candidate. Scotland is divided into 73 constituencies and eight regions.

Wales is electing 96 members to an expanded Senedd from 16 newly drawn constituencies, each returning six members. The minimum voting age in Wales is 16, and no photo ID is required to vote.

Wales is electing 96 members to an expanded Senedd from 16 newly drawn constituencies, each returning six members. The minimum voting age in Wales is 16, and no photo ID is required to vote.

All eligible voters casting ballots in person in England's local elections are required to present valid photo ID, such as a passport or driver's license. No such requirement applies in Scotland or Wales.

All eligible voters casting ballots in person in England's local elections are required to present valid photo ID, such as a passport or driver's license. No such requirement applies in Scotland or Wales.

The cost of living, social issues, policing and immigration are among the key issues in England and Wales, while Scottish independence remains a prominent topic in Scotland alongside the cost of living and social care.

The cost of living, social issues, policing and immigration are among the key issues in England and Wales, while Scottish independence remains a prominent topic in Scotland alongside the cost of living and social care.

In England, nearly 25,000 candidates are contesting more than 5,000 seats across 136 local councils, along with six mayoral races. Labour is fielding around 4,900 candidates, followed by Reform UK with 4,800 and the Conservatives with 4,700.

In England, nearly 25,000 candidates are contesting more than 5,000 seats across 136 local councils, along with six mayoral races. Labour is fielding around 4,900 candidates, followed by Reform UK with 4,800 and the Conservatives with 4,700.

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UK Votes: Millions Head to Polls Across Britain

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The Controversies

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Baldwin

Times

Starmer

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