Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-05-06
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Millions across England, Scotland and Wales to vote in key elections (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-06 22:59:32)
The polls on Thursday will be the biggest test of public opinion since the general election in 2024. -
Postal vote error leaves 1,300 people without ballot papers ahead of Senedd election (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-06 21:39:32)
After first blaming Royal Mail, Cardiff council now says some ballot packs have not been printed. -
Starmer tells civil servants to speak 'truth to power' after vetting row (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-06 21:25:05)
The PM writes to civil servants following tensions over the sacking of former Foreign Office boss Sir Olly Robbins. -
When will the elections results come in? (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-06 17:25:44)
In Scotland and Wales counting will begin on Friday, while in England results are expected to start coming overnight. -
Who can I vote for in my area? (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-06 16:51:29)
Elections are taking place across the UK. Find out whether there is one where you live and who you can vote for. -
People urged not to cancel flights over fuel shortage fears (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-06 16:11:59)
Airlines have cut 13,000 flights globally in May as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East. -
What could Reading's housing situation look like? (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-06 15:19:05)
With local elections taking place in Reading on Thursday, housing issues loom large for voters. -
Political parties make final pitches ahead of key elections (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-06 15:16:00)
A final push for votes is under way on the last day of campaigning ahead of elections across England, Scotland and Wales. -
Two people arrested after BBC asylum investigation (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-06 11:23:57)
A BBC report revealed some immigration advisers are helping asylum seekers pretend to be gay to stay in the country. -
Polanski says he was wrong to claim he was a Red Cross spokesman (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-06 10:19:00)
The Green Party leader tells the BBC he hosted fundraisers for the charity but had not used the right word when describing his role. -
Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-06 00:15:28)
A mesmerising mix of results are expected after candidates make their final pitches, our political editor writes. -
Chris Mason: Campaign sprint ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-06 00:15:28)
A mesmerising mix of results are expected after candidates make their final pitches, our political editor writes.