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Local elections 2025: Ask chief political commentator John Rentoul anything in exclusive Q&A

Local elections 2025: Ask chief political commentator John Rentoul anything in exclusive Q&A

The Independent’s chief political commentator, John Rentoul, is here to answer your local elections questions – from which seats matter to whether Reform can turn headlines into votes

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