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Live News,05 May 2026,30 mins,

A London political earthquake?

Newsnight
Contains scenes of sexual violence and scenes which some viewers may find disturbing.

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Electoral records could tumble this week, and the basic assumptions of British politics may be shattered. With two days to go, we hear why Labour is nervous about the London council elections. Plus, in the first case of drug-facilitated rape in the UK where a survivor has spoken out, Amanda Stanhope tells Newsnight that she was inspired by Gisèle Pelicot to speak out. With Victoria Derbyshire.

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