Labour losses pile up in England local elections as Reform UK makes gains

🕒 Current Update Time (9.00 pm ) (Sri Lanka)

The latest results from the UK local council elections continue to show major political shifts across England, Scotland, and Wales. Reform UK has emerged as the biggest surprise performer, while both Labour and Conservative parties are suffering significant losses.

England Council Results (84 of 136 councils declared)

• 🔹 Reform UK – 787 seats (+785)
• 🔸 Liberal Democrats – 513 seats (+57)
• 🔵 Conservatives – 458 seats (-361)
• 🔴 Labour – 451 seats (-589)
• 🟢 Green Party – 207 seats (+139)
• ⚪ Independents – 91 seats (-14)

Key Developments

• Labour has officially admitted defeat in Wales.
• The SNP has claimed victory in Scotland.
• Reform UK is rapidly gaining ground in England, marking one of the biggest political surges in recent UK local election history.

Political analysts say the results reflect growing public dissatisfaction with the traditional major parties and could reshape the political landscape ahead of the next UK General Election.