Labour losses pile up in England local elections as Reform UK makes gains
Summary
Labour lost many local council seats in England's recent elections, especially in traditional strong areas. Reform UK made big gains, winning all 12 seats in Hartlepool and increasing their presence in several councils.Key Facts
- Labour expected to lose up to 1,850 councillors in the local elections.
- Reform UK won all 12 seats in Hartlepool, where Labour had a slim majority.
- Because only a third of council seats were up for election, Reform UK will need to work with independent councillors to control the council.
- Labour council leader in Hartlepool lost her seat.
- Labour MP Jonathan Brash called for party leader Keir Starmer to step down after the losses.
- Voter turnout was 31.5%, higher than the 28% turnout in the previous local elections.
- Reform UK gained 15 councillors in Halton, while Labour kept only 2 of the 17 seats it defended there.
- Other areas, like Chorley, Wigan, Redditch, and Tamworth, also saw Labour loses; the Liberal Democrats took control of Stockport.
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