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Estimated declaration times for May 7 local and mayoral elections

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Polling day will see elections taking place in 136 councils in England, while six mayors will also be chosen.

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Estimated declaration times for May 7 local and mayoral elections

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Downing Street rallies behind Starmer as he is expected to face ‘judgment day’

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