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Three prominent Labour mayors, including London's Sadiq Khan, have warned that national government issues are severely impacting the party's chances in the upcoming local elections.

They attribute voter dissatisfaction to repeated Labour U-turns, a failure to effectively communicate successes, and the ongoing Peter Mandelson security vetting scandal.

Leading pollster Sir John Curtice predicts “horrendous” results for Labour on 7 May, driven by the Prime Minister's unpopularity, with the party potentially facing its worst local outcome in London for over four decades.

Regional mayors are advocating for a “hyper-local” campaign strategy, urging candidates to focus on local issues rather than national government performance to win over voters.

The poor electoral outlook has intensified…