Labour Loses 35 Local Councils, Dominance In Wales
The Labour Party is losing seats across the country in the English council elections, according to early results. Former Conservative Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who defected to Reform earlier this year, stated she believes Nigel Farage could potentially reach number 10. Braverman suggested there is a high chance of Farage becoming Prime Minister. Reform UK made gains in northern England, including 12 seats in Hartlepool. Both Hartlepool and Redditch are represented by Labour MPs. Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash has called for the Prime Minister to step down. Former Labour Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell suggested Sadiq Khan is no longer an asset. The Reform party performed well in some areas, including Chorley, which was estimated to vote 70% leave in the EU referendum.
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Sources · 7 independent
“The results for the English council elections are starting to come in and it's not looking good for Labour as they're losing seats all over the country.”
“They've already gained more than 40 seats with Labour.”
“Some polls suggest the number of losses for Labour could climb above 1,500. The results are being seen as a major test for Sadiq Khan, with pressure mounting from both Reform on the right and the Greens on the left.”
“This is a midterm set of elections with people.”
“tough election cycle. This is a midterm set of elections with people.”
“declared across England. They've already gained more than 40 seats with Labour.”
“we're seeing that in particular in what perhaps would be... 1,500 seats, give or take, is obtainable. ... In some wards, councils, counts, we're already hearing that Labour tellers have given up.”
“Labour Party Gains Over 40 Seats In England.”
“In Halton, Labour lost 15 out of the 17 wards they were defending. Both Hartleypool and Redditch have gone to no overall control already.”
“to come from absolutely nowhere and wipe out Labour in the way that they appear to be doing tonight is pretty astonishing.”
“The Reform Party has gained a significant number of seats in the UK election.”
“Waltham Cross (Broxbourne) council election: LAB: 28.7% (-28.5) RFM: 28.1% (+28.1) CON: 19.8% (-7.5. Labour HOLD”
“It no longer has a majority in Tamworth, Redditch and Hartlepool, where Nigel Farage's party swept to victory in every seat that was up for grabs.”
“of the votes is an absolute fantastic feeling. Reform has already won.”
“The contest for Camden hangs very much in the balance, and if successful, it would be a major victory for the Green Party.”
“Nigel Farage says Reform UK's success in council elections across England shows there's historic change in British politics. His party won every seat up for grabs in Hartlepool and made enough gains in Tamworth and Breditch to rob Labour of its majority.”
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