Sir Keir Starmer has said he takes responsibility for Labour's 'tough' local election results, as early counts show the party haemorrhaging hundreds of councillors and losing control of eight local authorities across England. Speaking at Kingsdown Methodist Church in west London on Friday morning, the Prime Minister acknowledged the severity of the losses, stating: 'The results are tough, they are very tough, and there's no sugarcoating it. We have lost brilliant Labour representatives across the country, these are people who put so much into their communities, so much into our party. And that hurts, and it should hurt, and I take responsibility.'
Reform, Greens, and Liberal Democrats Make Gains
While Labour suffered significant setbacks, Reform, the Green Party, and the Liberal Democrats all recorded notable gains. Nigel Farage claimed that the results so far indicate Reform is on course to win the next general election. The early results suggest a shifting political landscape, with voters turning away from the governing party.
Starmer's Resolve Unshaken
Despite the disappointing outcomes, Starmer insisted that such days do not weaken his resolve to deliver the change he promised. 'Days like this don't weaken my resolve to deliver the change that I promised,' he added, amid growing questions over his ability to continue as Prime Minister.
This is a breaking news story, and further updates are expected as more results are declared.
