UK Local Elections Explained: Labour Risk, Bond Markets, and Rising Borrowing Costs As Starmer Feels Pressure

Zia Yusuf predicts date for early general election as bond markets ‘pricing in’ Keir Starmer’s exit

Zia Yusuf has predicted the date of an early general election, claiming bond markets were “pricing in” Keir Starmer's exit. Speaking to GB News, the Reform UK Home Affairs spokesman said the British economy had gone from “awful to absolutely catastrophic”. His comments came as Britain's long-term Government borrowing costs surged to their highest level in 30 years this week.The yield on 30-year gilts climbed by 0.14 percentage points to 5.798 pe…

UK Local Elections Explained: Labour Risk, Bond Markets, and Rising Borrowing Costs As Starmer Feels Pressure

UK local elections unsettle bond markets, increasing pressure on Keir Starmer over economic stability and policy direction.

Starmer turmoil puts gilt markets on edge

UK bonds, or gilts, are trading stable – for now – but the market is one ugly set of results for Labour in Thursday’s local elections across England, Wales and… The post Starmer turmoil puts gilt markets on edge appeared first on London Business News

Local elections 2026: City awaits ‘significant’ event for markets

City giants have warned today’s local elections will be “significant” for market pricing, with traders keeping a close eye on possible leadership moves made by the likes of Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham.  Several financial behemoths have lined up to warn investors that results across the country over the coming days could be unusually important for market pricing.  Warnings by top researchers have centred on predictions around Labour’s performa…