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Labour loses control of Birmingham city council after 14 years of leadership

results reflecting wider political fragmentation across [England](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/england). Labour [lost hundreds of council seats in England](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-interactive/2026/may/07/local-elections-2026-may-full-results-england-scotland-wales), many to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, which made big gains across the Midlands

Liberal judge cruises to victory in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

result comes amid a string of special election victories for Democrats that suggests a difficult political environment for the GOP heading into November’s midterms. Conservatives haven’t notched a Wisconsin Supreme Court victory since

Birmingham is awash with local election candidates – but will result be a ‘coalition of chaos’?

results in May, with elections taking place across Scotland, Wales and English councils that are likely to lead to gains for the Green party and Reform. In Birmingham, Labour’s 14-year dominance could also

Mapped: the elections that could deliver ‘unprecedented’ losses for Labour

result would be the worst local election performance for any prime minister since comparable data began. Starmer already has the poorest local election performance of modern prime ministers — but 2026 could be worse Biggest losses