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Elecciones locales en Gran Bretaña: el premier Keir Starmer se juega su futuro con riesgos por derecha y por izquierda
Millones de británicos acudieron el jueves a las urnas en Inglaterra, Escocia y Gales para votar en las elecciones locales; los comicios cerrarán recién a las 10 de la noche, hora local. Los resultados de las elecciones regionales se conocerán el viernes entre la mañana y las 5 de la tarde, y podrían marcar la reconfiguración política más trascendental del Reino Unido en un siglo.
El mandato del premier laborista, Sir Keir Starmer, está en juego, ya que el auge de Nigel Farage a la derecha y el verde Zack Polanski a la izquierda representan su mayor desafío ante la opinión pública hasta la fecha. Evaluar la magnitud del cambio político será muy difícil la mañana después del cierre de las urnas.
A diferencia de las elecciones generales, que cuentan con una encuesta a pie de urna a las 22:00 y casi todas las circunscripciones contabilizadas durante la noche, los resultados de las municipales y autonómicas se demoran mucho más. El recuento en Escocia, Gales y la mayoría de los ayuntamientos ingleses comienza el viernes por la mañana, lo que significa que los datos se irán conociendo a lo largo de la tarde de ese día.
En un día gris, miles de personas acudieron a votar en el reino. Son unas elecciones que prometen cambiar el panorama político de la noche a la mañana y podrían suponer un desafío inmediato al mandato de Starmer, quien se encuentra debilitado e impopular internamente. Tanto los conservadores como los laboristas se preparan para una jornada difícil; el partido del premier prevé pérdidas históricas en Inglaterra, mientras que Reform UK y el Partido Verde se perfilan para arrebatar antiguos bastiones a las dos principales fuerzas en todo el país.
Las 45 zonas que anuncien resultados en la madrugada del viernes ofrecerán algunas pistas sobre la tendencia, aunque también corren el riesgo de presentar una imagen engañosa. La mayor amenaza a estos resultados la encarna Reforma, el partido populista de ultraderecha de Farage, y los verdes, que captarán votos tanto laboristas como conservadores en este nuevo escenario.
En varias zonas donde el laborismo había dominado anteriormente, pero que se ven amenazadas por Reforma por primera vez, solo un tercio de los concejales se presentan a la reelección. Esto significa que, en algunos casos, es matemáticamente imposible que el ayuntamiento cambie de manos.
Sin embargo, se podrán apreciar indicios de la magnitud de las pérdidas frente a Reforma en zonas como Hartlepool, donde la derrota de Starmer en una elección parcial en 2021 casi le llevó a dimitir; o en Halton, donde se encuentra el distrito electoral de Runcorn & Helsby, que el partido de Farage arrebató al laborismo el año pasado.
Las primeras declaraciones de los distritos londinenses también darán una idea de la dinámica, aunque no reflejarán los resultados más significativos. El Partido Laborista sufrirá resultados desastrosos en Londres si los Verdes experimentan un repunte significativo en Ealing y Hammersmith & Fulham. Por el contrario, se llevará una sorpresa positiva si logra conservar Westminster y Wandsworth a expensas de los conservadores, o Merton y Bexley, objetivos clave para los liberaldemócratas y los reformistas.
Habrá una pausa en los resultados durante la mañana mientras comienza el recuento, antes de que se anuncien los de otros 47 ayuntamientos antes de las cuatro de la tarde del viernes.
Starmer podría enfrentarse a un peligro temprano alrededor del mediodía si Andy Burnham, alcalde laborista del Gran Manchester, utiliza los resultados de su zona para criticar al primer ministro. Él es el candidato a reemplazarlo.
A media tarde del viernes, la magnitud de las pérdidas laboristas frente a los verdes e independientes en Londres quedará clara con la declaración de los resultados en Hackney, Lewisham y Newham. Los verdes habrán obtenido un resultado especialmente bueno si también ganan en Islington y Waltham Forest.
¿Cómo será la noche del viernes? Hacia las 5 de la tarde, el panorama comenzará a aclararse rápidamente. Los resultados en Escocia y Gales se conocerán pronto. Dado que el laborismo prevé una derrota contundente en ambas regiones autónomas, podrían producirse dimisiones y discursos mordaces.
Por la tarde, podría haber victorias de Reforma en zonas que el Partido Laborista ha controlado durante décadas —incluidas Sunderland, Barnsley, Barking y el sur de Gales— y en áreas tradicionalmente conservadoras de Essex, Norfolk y Suffolk. Se espera que Camden, el feudo electoral de Starmer, anuncie sus resultados a las 6 de la tarde. Una victoria de los Verdes allí significaría que Polanski superaría con creces las expectativas en el centro de Londres.
La dinámica de una nueva fuerza en la política británica —los independientes que hacen campaña en zonas de mayoría musulmana criticando el apoyo laborista a Israel— se pondrá a prueba en Birmingham, Redbridge y Kirklees.
Las repercusiones políticas no esperarán a los resultados de los cuatro últimos ayuntamientos, que se conocerán el sábado por la tarde. El discurso de las elecciones ya estará definido. Si hay algún desafío al liderazgo de Sir Keir Starmer, este fin de semana probablemente será el momento en que surja o se desvanezca. Los que más se oponen a su gestión son los sindicatos laboristas.
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Jeffries welcomes Democratic Socialists into the fold as critics warn party is revealing ‘exactly who it is’
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries publicly embraced a new crop of congressional nominees Saturday, including three Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates whose primary victories have fueled fresh debate over the Democratic Party’s leftward shift ahead of the 2026 midterms.
The powerful New York lawmaker’s post highlights the challenge facing the top House Democrat as he works to unite his party ahead of the general election. If Democrats take back the House in November, Jeffries is expected to become the next speaker. That means he’ll likely be leading a Democratic caucus with more self-described Democratic Socialists than ever before. So far, more than a dozen Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates have won or advanced in primaries across the country this election cycle.
In a post on X, Jeffries wrote, «Congratulations to our Democratic nominees,» before listing the party’s congressional candidates from across New York. Among those recognized were Brad Lander, Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier, all of whom are affiliated with or backed by the Democratic Socialists of America and secured victories in closely watched Democratic primaries last week.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has called Trump official Bill Pulte a «malignant clown.» (Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg)
«From public servants to union organizers to community activists, the path is different but the work is the same,» Jeffries wrote. «We must decisively address the affordability crisis and crush far-right extremism!»
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Lander, Chevalier and Valdez all received backing from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, whose endorsements helped cement the growing influence of the Democratic Party’s progressive wing in New York politics. Lander and Chevalier defeated Jeffries-endorsed incumbents Reps. Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat in their respective Democratic primaries. Jeffries did not endorse in the race won by Claire Valdez, which was an open seat.
Now, as Democrats turn their attention to the general election, he appears to be rallying behind the party’s nominees as they try to win back the House in November.
The candidates have also faced scrutiny over resurfaced social media posts, support for defunding the police and anti-Israel rhetoric, positions that have put them at odds with many in the Democratic Party.
Socialist New York congressional nominees Darializa Avila Chevalier (L), Claire Valdez (C) and Brad Lander. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images; Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images; Adam Gray/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Chevalier has faced scrutiny over resurfaced social media posts, including one in which she called to «literally abolish the border.»
She has also faced renewed scrutiny over past social media posts targeting leading Democrats, including calling former President Joe Biden a «war criminal,» attacking former Vice President Kamala Harris and rebuking Sen. Bernie Sanders over Israel.
Like Chevalier, Valdez and Lander, who is Jewish, share her sentiment that Israel is committing «genocide» in Gaza.
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Jeffries’ decision to publicly congratulate the three nominees quickly drew criticism.
The Republican Jewish Coalition blasted Jeffries’ congratulatory message, warning Jewish voters that these candidates are not the Democrat «fringe» but the new faces of the party.
«To Jewish Democrats: your party is telling you EXACTLY who it is,» the Coalition wrote. «These future members of Congress, who @hakeemjeffries is welcoming with open arms, want to: Abolish prisons and borders. Defund the police. Downplay 9/11,» rattling off other serious controversies stemming from the candidates.
Jamie Metzl, a former National Security Council and State Department official and lifelong Democrat, blasted Jeffries for congratulating the nominees.
New York City Mayor Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a news conference Thursday in Manhattan. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
«When I first read this post, I assumed it was from a spoof account. I am deeply concerned that it appears to be all too real,» Metzl wrote. «To welcome these nominees without acknowledging and criticizing their self-declared sympathies for U.S.-designated terrorist organizations, their calls to abolish the police, their stated desire to dismantle Western civilization, and their blatant anti-Americanism is to sacrifice the core principles of the Democratic Party.»
Metzl accused Jeffries of putting his bid to become House speaker ahead of the Democratic Party’s principles.
«I understand your ambition to become Speaker should Democrats retake the House, but you should not sacrifice the principles of our party to advance your own political aspirations,» Metzl wrote.
Democratic leadership has been in the hot seat this week facing questions from the media about how to reconcile support for the New York slate of socialist candidates, particularly after Valdez’s supporters were seen shouting «you’re next» at a television screen showing Jeffries on Tuesday night.
«They’re gonna eat you next Congressman – and replace you with one of their own,» conservative commentator Meghan McCain posted on X.
«This is funny,» conservative commentator Robby Starbuck posted on X. «Hakeem still doesn’t realize that the communists are going to eat him alive. Clearly not a student of history. Bless his heart.»
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In a CNN appearance on Friday, Jeffries said, «I think that what happens in a handful of primaries in one of the bluest cities in the country is not in any way indicative of what needs to happen in November, where we need to reelect every single frontline Member, common sense Democrats, authentically committed to making life better for the American people, opposing these extreme Republicans who have been nothing but a reckless rubber stamp for Donald Trump’s agenda.»
«And at the same period of time, make sure that we flip red seats blue, including in New York-17, where we have a combat veteran, incredibly patriotic American Cait Conley, who came out of a primary on Tuesday as well and is an incredibly strong candidate. She will defeat Mike Lawler in New York in November.»
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Gulf countries strongly condemn Iran’s drone attack on Bahrain as rising tensions threaten MOU
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Several Gulf countries have strongly denounced Iran’s Saturday drone strikes on the island nation of Bahrain, while vowing to stand united against any possible aggression from Tehran in the future.
This escalation poses the greatest threat yet to the memorandum of understanding signed last week by President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
After Iran struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, the U.S. launched overnight airstrikes on Iranian missile, drone and radar sites. Iran responded Saturday with the drone strikes on Bahrain, which hosts the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet.
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Smoke rises after reported Iranian missile attacks, following strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, in Manama, Bahrain, Feb. 28, 2026. (Reuters)
The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, called Iran’s attack on Bahrain «treacherous,» adding that it will undermine ongoing peace efforts in the Middle East.
The GCC represents the interests of Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, several of which released their own statements condemning Iran.
Bahrain itself issued a response, confirming that Iran flew a number of drones into its territory and calling the strikes a «flagrant threat» to the nation’s security. It remains unclear exactly which areas Iran targeted.
US ALLY KUWAIT CONDEMNS ‘BRUTAL AND ONGOING IRANIAN ATTACKS’ AFTER AIRPORT WAS HIT
President Donald Trump leaves the stage after speaking at the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s policy conference on Friday, June 26, 2026. Iran’s latest strike is the latest threat to the MOU he signed that enacted a ceasefire. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
«While the Ministry condemns this heinous aggression, it affirms that the Iranian regime’s continued attacks, at a time when regional and international efforts are moving towards de-escalation, place the sole responsibility on Tehran for undermining peace efforts, and reveals an approach based on destabilizing security, exporting chaos, and undermining regional stability,» Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry also said Saturday.
Officials in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) also came out with statements on Saturday condemning Iran.
Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry said the Iranian strikes represent «a dangerous undermining of endeavors for peace and stability, and a threat to the security and stability of the region.»
Both Kuwait and the UAE said they remain committed to supporting Bahrain’s safety and stability.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, center, attends a meeting with foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council member states in Manama, Bahrain, on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Eric Lee/Pool Photo via AP)
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Also joining in the public denouncements of Iran were Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with both countries saying the latest strikes violate Bahrain’s sovereignty and international law.
Notably, Oman’s foreign ministry has not addressed the attack. Oman has maintained a neutral stance throughout the war and has frequently acted as a mediator between Washington and Tehran.
Oman and Iran are also still in the midst of negotiating a joint framework for the future administration of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
A container ship, right, and a cargo vessel are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard took responsibility for the strikes on Bahrain, saying on state-run TV that it had targeted several locations «of the U.S. terrorist army in the region» without specifying which areas were hit, according to The Associated Press.
So far, no casualties or significant damage has been reported from the drone attack, which occurred days after Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Gulf allies in Bahrain.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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