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The Latest Breaking News from Boris Johnson

Tory MPs urged to unite behind Johnson after local election losses

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi insisted the Prime Minister remained an electoral asset despite the loss of almost 400 councillors.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson ‘still an asset’, insists minister after Tories lose nearly 500 seats in local elections

Leadership issue must be ‘brought to a head’ soon, say rebel MPs as party hammered in south

The Independent UK

Gogglebox's Mary branded 'horrid' as fans call for her to be axed over Boris Johnson comments

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Election results - live: Sinn Fein becomes largest party at Stormont for first time

The Conservative Party has lost almost 500 councillors across Britain

The Independent UK

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's iconic fleece sells for £90,000 at London auction

The war leader's now-iconic outerwear went for £90,000 at a Christie's auction in the Tate Modern attended by Boris Johnson as part of a programme to raise up to £1million for Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Sinn Féin becomes largest party in Northern Ireland assembly – as it happened

With Sinn Féin set to become the biggest party at Stormont for the first time, O’Neill says the results mark a ‘new era’ for ‘our politics and for our people’

The Guardian - UK

‘People are just desperate’: how London turned on the Tories

Voters in the flagship Conservative boroughs of Westminster and Wandsworth reveal why they booted out the blues

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What the papers say – May 7

The Tories are reportedly turning on Boris Johnson over his party’s local election results.

The Independent UK

Douglas Ross under threat as Tory colleagues plot to dump him as Scottish Conservatives leader

EXCLUSIVE: One Tory MSP claimed Douglas Ross lacked empathy and had presided over a failed political strategy

Daily Record

Writing is on the wall for the Tories across the UK

This was more than a “tough night” for Boris Johnson, it was a mauling.

Daily Record

Sir Keir Starmer denies ‘beer and curry’ gathering broke Covid law as police launch probe

Police to investigate after receiving 'significant new information' and despite earlier saying they did not believe an offence had been committed

Wales Online

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The Hindu

‘Tories punished’: how the papers covered the Tories’ election reverses

While several front pages highlight pressure on Boris Johnson after 400 council seat losses, others focus on the so-called ‘beergate’ Keir Starmer

The Guardian - AU

Keir Starmer denies Covid law breach as police probe ‘curry and beer’ gathering

A legal expert said the event appeared justified under the UK Government guidelines in place at the time.

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Sinn Fein dominates first day of Stormont election count

The Alliance Party has also enjoyed a surge in support while the SDLP had a difficult Friday.

The Independent UK

Johnson accused of putting off voters as Tories down hundreds of council seats

Labour celebrated gains but their joy was overshadowed by the announcement of a police probe into whether Sir Keir Starmer broke lockdown rules.

Wales Online

Gogglebox fans react as Mary defends Boris over GMB interview

One fan said 'if Mary doesn’t stop defending Boris I'll be writing a strongly-worded email'

Wales Online

Tory turmoil, Labour celebration and the shock results of night - Martin Shipton's 2022 local election analysis

With a tiny number of exceptions where recounts will take place today, the results of Thursday’s local elections have now been declared. Political editor-at-large Martin Shipton considers their significance for Wales and the UK as a whole

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The Guardian - UK

‘Antiquated’ mental health laws in England and Wales set for overhaul

Mental health bill aims to limit detentions of autistic people and those with learning disabilities

The Independent UK

Local elections: Five biggest moments as Tories lose historic councils and hundreds of seats

Labour makes significant gains in London, with Keir Starmer calling the results a ‘turning point’

Manchester Evening News

Gogglebox fans frustrated as couple jump to defend Boris Johnson

Mary jumped to defend Boris Johnson after watching Susanna Reid's interview with the Prime Minister

The Independent UK

Sinn Fein on course for historic victory in NI Assembly election

The republican party polled the most first-preference votes by a wide margin.

Evening Standard

Sinn Fein set for best Northern Ireland Assembly election result

Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O’Neill and the leaders of the DUP and Alliance Party were all elected on the first count in their constituencies

Glasgow Live

Glasgow Council Election 2022: SNP win by a single seat as Tories suffer defeat

The SNP are the largest party - just - with the result coming down to the final ward of the day. A deal with the Scottish Greens, who took ten seats, now seems likely, while the Conservatives saw their 2017 gains eroded.

Evening Standard

Grassroots anger at Boris Johnson as Tories suffer ‘tough night’ at the polls

The PM said he would not be deflected as Labour and the Liberal Democrats make gains at the Conservatives’ expense

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