Early results from local elections across England reveal significant gains for the Reform party and substantial losses for Labour in multiple councils. In Halton, Labour lost 15 seats to Reform but retained its overall majority. Hartlepool saw Reform win all 12 seats, resulting in the previously Labour-run council falling to no overall control.
Key Council Shifts
Redditch and Tamworth councils shifted from Labour control to no overall control, while the Liberal Democrats secured control of Stockport. Wigan council, despite Labour losing 20 seats to Reform's 23 gains, remains under Labour control.
Seat Changes
- Labour lost 71 seats across the first 11 councils to declare.
- Reform gained 90 seats in the same period.
- Labour won only 17% of its defended seats, while Reform won 56% of its contested seats after 10 declarations.
These results indicate a significant shift in voter sentiment, with Reform making notable inroads in traditionally Labour areas.
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