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Labour would face wipeout in cancelled elections: Poll

Polling reveals Labour faces losing control of six councils and half its seats if local elections proceed, with Reform UK gaining significantly amid widespread voter opposition to cancellations.

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Labour majorities on 10 councils would be wiped out if cancelled elections were to go ahead, according to polling for The Telegraph. New figures suggest Sir Keir Starmer’s party would lose half of the seats it was due to defend in May if it had not blocked dozens of elections from happening.

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Exclusive poll: Labour would face wipeout in cancelled elections

Reform would be biggest winner while Sir Keir Starmer’s party stood to lose half of the seats it was due to defend, research shows

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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, January 16, 2026.
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