Reform UK's strong performance in the recent UK local elections has cost the Labour Party more than 1,400 council seats, according to official results.
The scale of Labour's losses
Labour lost over 1,400 seats across England in the latest local elections. That represents a significant chunk of the council seats the party had previously held. The losses were widespread, hitting Labour in areas where it had been strong for years.
Reform UK's breakthrough
Reform UK made gains across many councils, often at Labour's expense. The party's candidates attracted voters who might otherwise have backed Labour, tipping the balance in dozens of wards. The exact number of seats won by Reform UK has not been fully tallied, but its impact is clear.
The results are a sharp setback for Labour, which had been expected to perform better. The party now faces questions about its ability to hold onto its base as Reform UK continues to draw support.
