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Starmer vows to fight on as PM despite heavy local election losses for Labour

losses, confirming the splintering of the British electorate. Also like Labour, the opposition party was proving stronger in London, winning back Westminster council from Labour and holding off Reform in Bexley. Farage admitted results

British leader Keir Starmer under pressure after heavy election losses

losses for his ruling Labour party. With the bulk of results now counted after voting on Thursday, [Labour](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/labour) had lost more than 1,400 representatives from English councils, the local government structures

‘Starmer’s referendum’: How local elections could expose a fractured UK

losses for Labour as a governing party at these local elections … and it might precipitate a leadership challenge against him,” Tonge said. Members of Labour’s voter base have criticised Starmer because of the government

Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections

Scotland of Sir Keir Starmer's woes? "It's just so huge," says a senior Labour MP who's been knocking on voters' doors in recent days. But these elections aren't remotely all about

How Labour’s ‘terrible’ night unfolded as Reform surges and Greens and Lib Dems hail wins

Scotland](https://www.theguardian.com/uk/scotland) and many parts of England, there would be no consideration of such a course. “To all the Labour members and volunteers who have supported local campaigns across the country: thank

Labour’s disastrous night puts focus on Keir Starmer’s future as leader

Scotland the SNP is likely to top the polls and in Wales Plaid Cymru is hoping to do the same. Early results from Thursday night showed Reform making significant ground, picking up council seats across

Chris Mason: What the early results tell us so far

Scotland or Wales. But nonetheless, there are trends that we can take a look at. Reform are ahead, winning the most votes, as they did in last year's local elections. And behind them there

2026 election results: latest from local, Scottish and Welsh votes

Loss | 0 | | Change | 0 | | Hold | 0 | ## Full council results \*Councils with ward boundary changes and/or seat number changes 0/136 councils declared ## Elected mayors There were six mayoral elections Awaiting result ### Croydon The list of candidates

Keir Starmer under pressure to agree exit plan after election mauling

Scotland behind the SNP and Reform. While the prime minister appeared to have avoided an immediate coup, there was a furious response to the results among senior MPs and the unions, with some warning

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

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 collapse after a series of problems and scandals