Sir Keir Starmer is going to kick off Labour’s local election campaign with a promise to “fight” as the party braces for May 7 blowout. As the Labour Party approaches the May local elections lagging in the polls, with challenges from Reform UK and the a resurgence from the Green Party to the left. Despite the looming uphill struggle for Sir Keir’s party, it is anticipated the Prime Minister will kick off the election campaign by encouraging the country to “stand together” under Labour’s election tagline: “Pride in Britain”. He will say: “This about pride and hope.”This is the political choice in this election. “Our opponents respond to this war on two fronts by dividing our communities. We meet this test by unlocking the pride this is our communities.” Sir Keir is expected to be joined by deputy leader Lucy Powell and other members of the Cabinet, where he will tell the launch event, happening in the West Midlands that the Labour Party is “going to fight to earn every vote”. He will say: “Fight for our values. And fight for the country we are building together, a Britain built for all.” May’s local elections represent potentially Sir Keir’s biggest test yet, with predictions that it will be a disaster for the Labour Party if they continue on their current trajectory. Here’s what’s happening today in WestminsterGood morning and happy Monday from the GB News Politics team. Here is what is happening in UK politics today. Sir Keir Starmer will be kicking off Labour’s local election campaign in Wolverhampton today, vowing he will “fight for the country”. He Prime Minister will also gather with business leaders to address the economic impact of the unfolding war in the Middle East, particularly on the rising cost of oil as Iran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz. Kemi Badenoch will be in Aberdeen, joined by Scottish Conservatives Leader, Russell Findlay and shadow Scotland secretary, Andrew Bowie. Also in Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton and UK Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey will come ashore by sail at Edinburgh Watersports in Port Edgar, South Queensferry, where they will be greeted by local activists and supporters.The People’s Channel will be interviewing shadow Energy secretary, Claire Coutinho this morning.
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