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Local Elections Show Losses for Labour and Gains for Reform UK
The U.K. is reporting results from local elections, with significant losses for the Labour Party. Reform UK has made notable gains in areas traditionally held by Labour. (sources: cnbc, aljazeera, nytimes, ap, ft)
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ModernAction Briefing
Labour has experienced substantial losses in local elections, while Reform UK has gained ground in key areas. The election results are prompting discussions about the future leadership of the Labour Party.
- Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has achieved early wins in Labour strongholds.
- Partial results indicate significant losses for Labour in local council elections.
- The U.K. is in the process of counting votes for local councilors and devolved governments.
Why it matters
The election results could impact the leadership and direction of the Labour Party amid ongoing economic challenges.
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Top coverage · 18 sources
cnbcCost of living crunch hurts UK PM Starmer in local electionsaljazeeraUK elections – early results and takeaways; will Starmer have to resign?nytimesFarage Celebrates Reform UK’s Strong Performance in Local ElectionsapPartial results show losses for Starmer’s Labour and wins for Reform UK in local elections