May elections come at time of war on two fronts, Starmer says
At campaign launch, PM acknowledges concern over events in Ukraine and Iran as well as over rising cost of living UK politics live – latest updates The 7 May elections are taking place against a backdrop of “war on two fronts”, Keir Starmer has said, as he pledged action to tackle the resurgent cost of living crisis. Launching the Labour party’s English local elections campaign in Wolverhampton on Monday, the prime minister said: “We’re facing a war on two fronts – the Ukraine war, now four and
Prime minister says 7 May vote is coming at time of ‘war on two fronts’ as Labour braces for heavy losses at polls
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The 7 May elections are taking place against a backdrop of “war on two fronts”, Keir Starmer has said, as he pledged action to tackle the resurgent cost of living crisis.
Launching Labour’s English local elections campaign in Wolverhampton on Monday, the prime minister said: “We’re facing a war on two fronts – the Ukraine war, now four and a bit years in … and now the Iran war, which I know is causing huge concern.
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- May elections come at time of war on two fronts, Starmer saysGuardian - World · Bethan McKernan Wales correspondent · Mar 30, 2026, 2:11 PM
- Starmer pledges to tackle new cost of living crisis at May elections campaign launchGuardian - World · Bethan McKernan Wales correspondent · Mar 30, 2026, 2:11 PM
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