British voters head to the polls Thursday for local elections set to pile more pressure on Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer and cement the rise of right- and left-wing politicians.
The Green Party is gaining momentum ahead of the vote, attracting voters disillusioned with the major parties.
Al Jazeera’s Sonia Gallego reports from London.
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UK local elections: Green Party surges as disillusioned voters seek alternative
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