Labour has lost its majority on Tameside council for the first time in 47 years, after losing 14 of the 15 seats it was defending, resulting in no single party having overall control. The new composition of Tameside council sees Labour holding 25 seats, Reform with 19, independents with eight, and the Conservatives with five.
Reform UK makes significant gains
Nigel Farage claimed that Reform is on course for a general election win after early local gains. In Tameside, Reform UK secured 19 seats, making them the second-largest party on the council.
Salford remains Labour but share declines
In Salford, Labour successfully retained its majority, a position it has held continuously since the local authority was established in its current form in 1973. Despite maintaining control, Labour's share of the total council seats in Salford has decreased to 57%, representing its lowest proportion since 1978. The current state of parties in Salford is Labour with 34 seats, Reform with 14, Conservatives with six, Greens with three, independents with two, and the Liberal Democrats with one.
These results reflect a broader trend in local elections, with Labour losing control of seven councils overall as Reform makes huge gains across the country.
