Mapped: the elections that could deliver ‘unprecedented’ losses for Labour
Summary
Labour is expected to have its worst local election results in history during the upcoming May 7 votes in England, Wales, and Scotland. Polls show big losses for Labour and strong gains for parties like Reform, the Greens, and nationalist groups, especially in Wales and Scotland.Key Facts
- Labour’s vote share could fall to historic lows in local council and devolved parliament elections on May 7.
- In Wales, Labour may drop to third place, losing dominance in the Welsh parliament for the first time since 1999.
- Labour's decline in Scotland is likely to continue, with the Scottish National Party expected to stay in power.
- In England, Labour faces competition from Reform, Greens, Liberal Democrats, and independents across 136 council races.
- Expert Stephen Fisher predicts Labour could lose about 1,900 council seats, representing 74% of those up for election.
- Reform party is expected to gain 2,260 councillors, tripling their presence in England.
- The Greens and Liberal Democrats are also expected to gain hundreds of councillors.
- The Conservative party is predicted to lose over 1,000 council seats, indicating challenges for both major parties.
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