‘Let’s see what he can do’: will Burnham bring Barnsley voters back to Labour?
Summary
Labour lost many seats in the Barnsley local elections in May, with the Reform UK party winning most of the council seats. Since then, Labour has gained some support again, and a new Labour leader, Andy Burnham, is trying to win voters back. Residents have mixed opinions, with some unhappy with both parties but hopeful about Burnham’s leadership.Key Facts
- Labour has run Barnsley’s council since 1974 but won only 11 seats in the May elections.
- Reform UK won 42 council seats in Barnsley, marking a large shift in local political control.
- Andy Burnham became the new Labour leader and prime minister after Keir Starmer resigned.
- Labour currently leads Reform UK in national polls by two points.
- Some Barnsley voters previously backed Reform UK due to dissatisfaction with Labour.
- Barnsley council, under Labour, had won two council of the year awards in 2023.
- Local programs in Barnsley included hospital services in town center and free bus travel for under-18s.
- Reform UK has scaled back some of Labour’s local programs, like free school uniforms for children.
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