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2026 estimate via Stephen Fisher, based on change in party polling since previous local elections. Councillor losses are based on change since last elections. Fisher estimates Reform will gain 2,260 councillors – which would triple
Conservative Party – traditionally Britain's other dominant political force alongside Labour – also performed badly, losing over 500 seats. These were regional elections, meaning voters chose which politicians they wanted to represent them in their local
performs in local government.” The Labour Party, which is viewed as shifting to the right under Starmer’s leadership, despite traditionally being on the left of the political spectrum, has suffered a series of political
2026 right: that it was in the UK's national interest, he believes, not to be directly involved in America and Israel's war on Iran. Labour also emphasise their attempts to improve the health
local tests in England, and national ballots in Wales and Scotland - votes another cabinet minister frets "will be a disaster". We've been travelling around Wales this week, and Scotland last week, talking