In The Room | Local elections: Green vs Reform heats up, and Starmer comes out swinging

Local elections are often a stick used to beat the government with. That’s never been truer than in this Thursday’s contests. Across the country, voters are expected to desert Labour, exposing the real dividing lines in British politics that have been emerging since before the 2024 general election.

In this week’s episode, Helen and Cleo discuss whether Labour can survive a two-front battle against Reform and the Greens, what happens when unvetted fringe candidates win seats, and whether projected election disasters will ultimately topple Keir Starmer's leadership.

In The Room will be hosting a live Q&A at 1pm on Wednesday 6 May. Don’t miss out – submit your burning questions and read Helen and Cleo’s responses here

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