Labour Party suffers heavy early losses as Reform gains in elections
Reform’s gains and Labour’s losses point to a wider backlash against Prime Minister Keir Starmer after more than 5,000 council seats were contested, analysts said.
- Counting is underway across London as voters decide on 32 borough councils, with the first ballot boxes arriving at the Kensington count late Thursday night.
- Across England, 136 councils are contesting 5,047 seats in this year's local elections, as London boroughs generally hold elections for every seat simultaneously every four years.
- Labour currently controls 21 of London's 32 borough councils, while the Conservative Party holds six, the Liberal Democrats hold three, and the Aspire Party leads Tower Hamlets.
- Reform Head of policy Zia Yusuf described the election as "historic" and "extraordinary," claiming major parties will "struggle to get 40%" of the vote combined.
- Polling analysis suggests the Greens could capture inner London boroughs like Hackney and Lewisham, while Reform may overtake the Conservative Party in outer areas including Bexley, Bromley, and Havering.
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Historic Gains for Reform UK as Labour Suffers Major Setback in Recent Elections
The recent UK Elections marked a significant defeat for Keir Starmer’s Labour Party, with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK making significant strides across the country, even in traditional Labour strongholds. This marks a notable shift in the political landscape. The post Historic Gains for Reform UK as Labour Suffers Major Setback in Recent Elections appeared first on News Addicts.
The Labour Party of Keir Starmer comes out strongly weakened by the local elections in the UK, while the rise of Reform UK, right-wing anti-immigration party is consolidated...
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