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2026 elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions Labour has [suffered heavy losses
losses for Labour Labour is on track for its worst local election performance, data analysed by the Guardian shows, in a blow that will pile further pressure on Keir Starmer’s leadership. Barring a drastic
election ‘bloodbath’ looms for Labour.” **The Times** runs with “Labour MPs plot Starmer putsch after poll losses,” while the **Mirror** writes “Stop him” underneath a picture of Nigel Farage. Kemi Badenoch tells the **Daily Mail
losses at the local elections, Keir Starmer looking vulnerable as prime minister and economists predicting a surge in inflation, ministers are looking for immediate ways to ease the cost of living for voters. George Bangham
Elections 2026 live: counting under way after votes in England, Scotland and Wales *Bethan McKernan is the Guardian’s [Wales](https://www.theguardian.com/uk/wales) correspondent* This week the Welsh parliament will grow from
2026 election results: latest from local, Scottish and Welsh votes ## Jump to section ## England On 7 May, about 5,000 seats were up for election on 134 councils. Local elections took place in London
losses in Thursday’s local elections in England, which could be decisive for Keir Starmer’s future as prime minister. In a message to voters on Thursday, Starmer said Reform’s Nigel Farage
losses and ‘nervous breakdown’ this is bad news for Sir Keir and Labour. > > **Reform** will be biggest gainer from both Labour and Conservatives, overwhelmingly outside London. They will **gain 1550** seats > > Will their national equivalent
elections might change things, says Kiran. Historical losses are forecast in Scotland, Wales and London for Labour to the Greens, Reform and nationalist parties. --- **Waiting for the next scandal** Losing the cabinet would be fatal
loss would be if it happens. The party has been winning in Wales for a century. Plaid Cymru leader, Rhun ap Iorworth, and Dan Thomas of Reform are bouncing around the country, both believing they
loss to the UK government or other factors,” they said. “But you have to be humble in losing. You have to understand why you lost the public’s trust and support and what needs
loss in Wales would have political significance of historic proportions. A former Welsh government minister told BBC Wales that if the results were "as bad as predicted" then UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer should
Labour MP called on Starmer to quit. 2. ***Middle East*** | [Iranian forces seized two ships](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/22/iranian-forces-ships-seized-strait-of-hormuz-us-peace-talks) in the strait of Hormuz as the US and Iran doubled down on imposing separate blockades
loss has, in turn, already harmed builders, taxi drivers, lawyers, accountants and hospitality staff in the region, says Russell Borthwick of Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce. As well as changes