2026 elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions
Summary
Labour has lost many seats in local elections across England, Scotland, and Wales, facing competition from both left- and right-wing parties. In Wales, Labour lost control of the Senedd for the first time since 1999, while in Scotland the Scottish National Party (SNP) kept power amid a divided vote.Key Facts
- Labour lost its highest number of seats on record in at least 26 English councils.
- In England, Labour lost votes to both Reform UK (right) and the Greens (left).
- Labour failed to gain ground in Scotland, where the SNP remains strong.
- Labour lost power in the Welsh Senedd for the first time since 1999, falling to third place.
- Plaid Cymru became the biggest party in Wales, with Reform UK second.
- Reform UK surpassed the Conservatives as the main right-wing party in Wales and Scotland.
- The elections reflected a fragmented political system with at least five major parties competing strongly.
- The election results were described as one of the most difficult for the two main parties in UK history.
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