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The 2 May local elections will have more than 2,600 seats at stake across 107 English councils. Labours Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham are among the 10 mayors up for re-election.

The shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh says her party will establish Great British Railways to "get Britain moving", but Transport Secretary Mark Harper accuses Labour of having no plan to pay for it.

Labour have promised to renationalise nearly all passenger railways within their first term if they win the next election. But will it leave the railways better off?

Two of Westminster's most connected journalists, Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard, walk you through their top predictions for the next seven

Two of Westminsters best-connected journalists, Sky Newss Sam Coates and Politicos Jack Blanchard, guide you through their top predictions for the next seven days in British politics.

Never mind the Rwanda scheme and his handling of an MPs sexting scandal, now Rishi Sunak is facing scrutiny over his fashion choices. The PMs confusion has amused one of his old adversaries. Meanwhile, a poll has Labour leading the SNP in Scotland for the first time since 2014.

Two of Westminsters best-connected journalists, Sky Newss Sam Coates and Politicos Jack Blanchard, guide you through their top predictions for the next seven days in British politics.

The prime minister has resisted calls to hand back £10m donated to the Conservative Party by businessman Frank Hester.

The row over reported comments from Tory donor Frank Hester about Diane Abbott dominates PMQs, as Rishi Sunak faces calls to return the money he has given to the party.

Keir Starmer has spoken exclusively to Politics Hub With Sophy Ridge, showing rare emotion while speaking about his relationship with his father. Elsewhere, Reforms Nigel Farage has welcomed MP Lee Andersons defection from the Tories. Listen to Politics At Jack And Sams as you scroll.