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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 02.05.2025.
It displays 148 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
02.05.2025 โข Reform Earthquake Reshapes Electoral Map
โจThe UK political landscape underwent significant transformation as Reform UK delivered a shock victory in the Runcorn by-election, winning by just six votes after a tense recount process that dominated early morning coverage. This represented Reform's first parliamentary seat gained directly through election rather than defection.
By mid-morning, Reform's electoral surge expanded as they captured control of multiple councils in what newspapers described as an "avalanche" or "Reform-quake," with Andrea Jenkyns becoming the party's first elected mayor. Both Labour and Conservative parties suffered heavy losses, with Keir Starmer acknowledging his party's "disappointing" performance.
Prince Harry lost his legal challenge over UK security arrangements, facing a potential ยฃ1.5m legal bill. In a subsequent BBC interview, Harry revealed King Charles "won't speak to him" while still expressing desire for reconciliation, prompting a rare Buckingham Palace response by evening.
By mid-morning, Reform's electoral surge expanded as they captured control of multiple councils in what newspapers described as an "avalanche" or "Reform-quake," with Andrea Jenkyns becoming the party's first elected mayor. Both Labour and Conservative parties suffered heavy losses, with Keir Starmer acknowledging his party's "disappointing" performance.
Prince Harry lost his legal challenge over UK security arrangements, facing a potential ยฃ1.5m legal bill. In a subsequent BBC interview, Harry revealed King Charles "won't speak to him" while still expressing desire for reconciliation, prompting a rare Buckingham Palace response by evening.
02.05.2025
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The Guardian
English local elections: votes counted in Runcorn byelection, mayoral contests and council races
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Votes have been cast for an MP, six directly elected mayors and 1,641 councillors. Can Labour hold off Reform? And how bad will Conservative losses be?
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The Guardian
Full recount in Runcorn byelection race; Labour holds North Tyneside mayoralty
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NOW SAY SORRY | Football
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Votes have been cast for an MP, six directly elected mayors and 1,641 councillors. Can Labour hold off Reform? And how bad will Conservative losses be?
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03:12โขLabour Clings To Seats As Reform UK Surges
โจThe newspapers report extensively on the local election results emerging across the UK, with Labour facing unexpected challenges from Reform UK (Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, The Mirror, The Times). A full recount has been ordered in the Runcorn by-election as Reform threatens to upset Labour in what was considered a safe seat (The Mirror, The Guardian, The Times). In international news, Trump has removed National Security Adviser Mike Waltz following the Signal chat scandal, nominating him instead for UN Ambassador (BBC News, Channel 4 News). Sports headlines highlight controversy around biological men competing in women's football, with calls for the FA to apologize (The Sun).
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The Sun
KNIFE EDGE | Politics
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The Sun
KNIFE EDGE | Politics
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BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.
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The Guardian
Full recount ordered in extremely tight Runcorn byelection between Labour and Reform
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Two parties could be heading for a historically close result in the Runcorn & Helsby by-election
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The Spectator
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Two parties could be heading for a historically close result in the Runcorn & Helsby contest
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Trusting the government with our personal data is a disaster waiting to happen.
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Party overturns large Labour majority in a historically close result
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05:05โขReform Wins Runcorn By Four Votes
โจThe newspapers extensively report on Reform UK's apparent victory in the Runcorn by-election, with multiple sources confirming they've won by just four votes after a full recount (Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, The Mirror, The Spectator, The Sun, The Times). This represents a dramatic upset in what was considered a safe Labour seat, prompting widespread discussion about the political implications for Keir Starmer's leadership. In other news, BBC Verify has tracked a smuggler responsible for a deadly migrant crossing in the Atlantic (BBC News), while concerns about digital ID systems and government data handling are also being raised (Spiked).
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The Guardian
Reform UK wins Runcorn byelection by six votes
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Politics | Craig Munro
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The Spectator
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POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE | Politics
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Party overturns large Labour majority in a historically close result
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HIT FOR SIX | Politics
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BBC
Reform wins Runcorn by-election by just six votes, while Labour wins three mayoral races
The dramatic victory in Runcorn and Helsby came after a recount - the Labour and Reform candidates were initially separated by just four votes.
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The Spectator
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BBC
Nigel Farage's Reform UK wins Runcorn by-election by just six votes
The dramatic victory in Runcorn and Helsby came after a recount - the Labour and Reform candidates were initially separated by just four votes.
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The Guardian
English local elections: Reform UK wins byelection by six votes as Labour says result means it must โmove fasterโ with plans
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The Guardian
English local elections: Reform UK wins Runcorn byelection by six votes as Andrea Jenkyns becomes partyโs first mayor
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Mike Waltz had faced criticism for mistakenly adding a journalist to a chat group where sensitive military plans were discussed.
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06:32โขReform UK Wins Runcorn By Six Votes
โจThe newspapers extensively report on Reform UK's shock victory in the Runcorn by-election, winning by just six votes after a full recount (Daily Mail, The Guardian, HuffPost UK, The Independent, Metro, The Mirror, The Spectator, The Sun, The Times). This represents a seismic upset in what was considered a safe Labour seat, with Nigel Farage's party also winning a key mayoral race as Andrea Jenkyns becomes Reform's first mayor (Daily Mail, The Guardian). In international news, Trump has ousted National Security Adviser Mike Waltz following criticism over mistakenly adding a journalist to a sensitive military chat, nominating him instead for UN Ambassador (BBC News).
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New Statesman
Nigel Farageโs triumph will intensify divisions within the government over policy and strategy.
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HIT FOR SIX | Politics
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Party overturns large Labour majority in a historically close result
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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are locked in a game of chicken - despite wanting the same outcome.
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Novara Media
Just Stop Oilโs jailed activists were willing to pay the price for their actions. But what does their imprisonment mean for their partners? Clare Hymer reports.
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Party overturns large Labour majority in a historically close result
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The Guardian
Trump administration readies first sale of military equipment to Ukraine
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BBC
Nigel Farage's Reform makes breakthrough in UK local elections
Meanwhile, Labour narrowly holds onto three other mayoralties - with Reform second place in each.
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The Maltese government said a fire onboard the ship was "brought under control overnight" and that it was being monitored by authorities.
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Showbiz | Kitty Chrisp
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STAR IN DOCK | Showbiz
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Reform gained new MP by just six votes, won its first mayor, and picked up more councillors than all other parties combined in early results.
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STAR IN DOCK | Showbiz
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09:21โขReform UK Captures First Mayor In Electoral Tsunami
โจThe newspapers extensively report on Reform UK's electoral breakthrough, with the party winning the Runcorn by-election by just six votes in a historic upset (BBC News, Breitbart London, Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, New Statesman, The Mirror, The Sun, The Times). Reform also secured its first mayor and gained more councillors than all other parties combined in early results, prompting warnings for both Labour and Conservative parties (Breitbart London, Daily Mail, New Statesman). In other news, Russell Brand has appeared in court facing rape and sexual assault charges (Metro, The Sun), while a Gaza activist ship was reportedly attacked by drones off Malta's coast (BBC News).
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The Maltese government said a fire onboard the ship was "brought under control overnight" and that it was being monitored by authorities.
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Showbiz | Kitty Chrisp
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STAR IN DOCK | Showbiz
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STAR IN DOCK | Showbiz
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Showbiz | Kitty Chrisp
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The Guardian
Gaza humanitarian aid ship bombed by drones in waters off Malta
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The incident happened off the coast of Malta. The government said a fire onboard the ship was "brought under control overnight".
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Reform UK overturns large Labour majority in a historically close by-election result
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WARRIOR PRINCESS | Royals
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Reform UK has taken control of Staffordshire county council in a major victory for Nigel Farageโs party
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The old politics is gone โ and itโs not coming back.
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STAR IN DOCK | Showbiz
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12:15โขReform UK Seizes First Council Control
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Reform UK's electoral breakthrough, with Nigel Farage's party winning control of Staffordshire county council and making significant gains across England (Daily Mail, The Spectator, Spiked, The Times). Labour leader Keir Starmer admitted his party's performance was "disappointing," acknowledging voter concerns (Daily Mail, HuffPost UK). In other news, a humanitarian ship heading to Gaza was reportedly attacked by drones off Malta's coast (BBC News, The Guardian), while Russell Brand appeared in court facing serious sexual assault allegations (Metro, The Sun).
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BBC
Judgement expected in Prince Harry's legal battle over UK security downgrade
The Duke of Sussex had his UK security arrangements downgraded after stepping back from royal duties in 2020.
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New Statesman
Keir Starmer must prove he understands the fury of many voters with his government.
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Reform UK has taken control of Staffordshire county council and Lincolnshire county council in major victories for Nigel Farageโs party
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BBC
Judgement being delivered in Prince Harry's legal battle over UK security downgrade
The Duke of Sussex had his UK security arrangements downgraded after stepping back from royal duties in 2020.
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BBC
Prince Harry loses legal challenge over security he receives when in UK
The Duke of Sussex had his UK security arrangements downgraded after stepping back from royal duties in 2020.
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ROYAL BID | Royals
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Reform UK has taken control of Staffordshire, Lincolnshire and Durham county councils in major victories for Nigel Farageโs party
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ROYAL BID | Royals
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Reform UK has taken control of Staffordshire, Lincolnshire and Durham county councils in major victories for Nigel Farageโs party
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ROYAL BID | Royals
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The Guardian
Gaza humanitarian aid ship โbombed by dronesโ in waters off Malta
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HARRY'S HUGE BLOW | Royals
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13:59โขPrince Harry's Security Appeal Rejected
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Prince Harry losing his legal challenge over UK security arrangements after stepping back from royal duties, potentially leaving him with a ยฃ1.5m legal bill (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Mirror, The Sun). Meanwhile, political coverage focuses on Reform UK's continued electoral gains, winning the Runcorn by-election from Labour and taking control of three county councils (The Independent, The Times, Breitbart London, New Statesman, Spiked). In international news, a Gaza humanitarian aid ship was reportedly bombed by drones in waters off Malta (The Guardian).
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Reform UK has taken control of Staffordshire, Lincolnshire and Durham county councils in major victories for Nigel Farageโs party
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BBC
Canada's PM Carney speaks for first time after election
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party will form a minority government after winning Monday's election.
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BBC
Canada's PM Carney holds first news conference after election
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party will form a minority government after winning Monday's election.
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BBC
Canada's Carney says he will meet Donald Trump next week
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party will form a minority government after winning Monday's election.
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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In an exclusive interview in California, the prince says that his father, the King, is not speaking to him over his security legal challenge.
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UK | Josh Milton
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HARRY SPEAKS OUT | Royals
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The Duke of Sussex earlier lost his appeal for the right to taxpayer-funded police security
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The Duke of Sussex earlier lost his appeal for the right to taxpayer-funded police security
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HARRY LETS RIP | Royals
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HARRY LETS RIP | Royals
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17:18โขHarry Seeks Royal Reconciliation Despite Father's Silence
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Prince Harry's latest BBC interview where he revealed his father, King Charles, is not speaking to him over his security legal challenge, while expressing desire for "reconciliation" with the Royal Family (BBC News, Daily Mail, Metro, The Mirror, The Sun, The Times). The coverage highlights Harry's claim that he has "forgiven" his family, despite blaming them for his court defeat (Daily Mail, The Sun). Meanwhile, political news continues to focus on Reform UK's electoral gains, with Nigel Farage declaring it "the beginning of the end" for the Conservatives, and Labour leader Starmer reportedly "channeling Thatcher" following losses (The Independent, HuffPost UK, Spiked).
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World | Josh Milton
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The Guardian
Trump unveils 2026 budget blueprint that includes deep cuts to non-defense spending
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UK | Sam Courtney-Guy
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Breaking | Live
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UK | Sam Courtney-Guy
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The Guardian
Trump proposes cutting $163bn in non-defense funds and boosting military
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The Guardian
Trump proposes $163bn cuts to non-defense spending while increasing military budget
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Breaking | Live
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A Reform rout, a council massacre, a redrawing of the political landscape. Call it what you like. Yesterdayโs local elections in England were a triumph for Reform UK, a disaster for the Tories and a massive emergency warning to Labour.
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PALACE SPEAKS OUT | Royals
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HARRY'S LOST IT | Royals
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World | Josh Milton
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22:06โขReform UK Sweeps Councils As Farage Declares Tories "Finished"
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Reform UK's dramatic electoral gains, with Nigel Farage gloating that the Conservatives are "finished" after his party won multiple councils in what's described as a "rout" and "redrawing of the political landscape" (Channel 4 News, The Independent, The Spectator). Meanwhile, Prince Harry's relationship with the Royal Family dominates coverage, following his "scathing" BBC interview where he claimed King Charles "won't speak to him" over his security challenge, while simultaneously expressing desire for "reconciliation" (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Mirror, Sky News, The Sun, The Times).