What's happened in the local elections so far and what's still to come?
Summary
Reform UK has recently won its first Parliamentary by-election, as well as its first mayoral contest. However, Labour still managed to hold onto three mayoral contests and some councils. The Conservatives have lost more than 60 seats, and more election results are expected to come soon.Key Facts
- Reform UK won its first Parliamentary by-election in Runcorn and Helsby by just six votes and its first mayoral contest in Greater Lincolnshire.
- The Labour party kept its position in the North Tyneside, Doncaster, and West of England mayoral races despite a close contest with Reform UK.
- Reform UK has been gaining council seats across England with a vote share of about 38%.
- The Conservative party has lost more than 60 seats in early results.
- The first council to declare its results was Northumberland County Council, with the Conservatives having the most seats and Reform UK being the close second.
- Future election results for more mayoral contests and the majority of council elections are expected to start coming in from Friday afternoon.
- The Conservatives are defending the most seats and are expected to encounter substantial losses.
- Labour is hoping to gain more seats in certain areas such as Derbyshire and Durham.
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