General · 8 May 2026
Reform UK Wins First Full Local Council
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More election gains could increase pressure on Britain’s main parties after early local results overnight. Nigel Farage is due to address supporters and broadcasters at 8am following Reform UK’s strong performance in the local elections. Reform has secured 355 seats so far and took control of Newcastle-under-Lyme, while Labour lost 248 seats and the Conservatives dropped 141.
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