Reform UK has secured 280 seats overnight in the local council elections, marking a challenging night for Labour leader Keir Starmer. Nigel Farage's party is on track to surpass 1,000 seats today as Labour lost control of the key London council of Wandsworth, which fell to no overall majority after losing six seats.
Farage Hails 'Historic Change'
A jubilant Nigel Farage heralded a 'historic change in British politics,' telling reporters 'there is no more left-right' as his party achieved 'stunning percentages in traditional old Labour areas'. The results indicate a significant shift in voter allegiance, with Reform UK making inroads in previously safe Labour territories.
Labour's Losses
Labour's loss of Wandsworth, a council it had held for years, underscores the party's struggles. The council is now under no overall control, with Labour losing six seats. This result adds to a pattern of losses for Labour across the country, as Reform UK continues to gain momentum.
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