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’Tis But a Scratch…: A special issue on the UK’s local elections, as Keir Starmer attempts to downplay the severity of his accumulated political wounds. New Statesman writers report on the mood and trends from key regions and bellwether districts across the UK, while Tom McTague, editor-in-chief, assesses Angela Rayner’s chances of replacing Starmer as leader. Plus: