Labour has lost control of Southampton Council following Thursday's local elections, marking the seventh local authority loss for the party. The party lost seven seats in Southampton, leaving them with 24 seats, two short of an overall majority.
Reform UK and Green Party Make Gains
Reform UK gained seven seats, while the Green Party secured an additional four seats. The Conservatives saw a loss of three seats, and one Independent councillor also lost their position. The council is now hung, with Labour as the largest party, followed by Reform with eight seats, Liberal Democrats with seven, and both Conservatives and Greens holding six seats each.
This result adds to Labour's recent struggles in local elections, as the party has now lost control of seven councils. The full local election results show Reform UK making substantial gains across the country.
