BBC Politics8 May 2026
Election results so far at a glance - and what's still to come
Reform UK has made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight.
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Sky News Politics8 May 2026
English council elections: What the results so far are telling us, in maps and charts
Labour have lost around half of the seats they were defending so far, as Reform have made massive gains in council elections for the second year running.
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Express Politics8 May 2026
Farage declares 'historic change' in Britain as deadline for Tory defection 'now passed'
Nigel Farage declared an "historic change" in British politics as Reform UK closed the door on Conservative defections and Labour faced a Red Wall wipeout.
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The Guardian Politics8 May 2026
Labour losses pile up in England local elections as Reform UK makes gains
Reform runaway winners in north-east, likely pushing Labour into opposition in Hartlepool, with other losses for Starmer in Chorley, Wigan, Redditch and Tamworth Election 2026 live: latest news updates Full results from England, Scotland and Wales The scale of the electoral challenge facing Labour was laid bare overnight as the party haemorrhaged councillors at the local elections and Reform made significant gains. Keir Starmer’s party went into Thursday’s local elections expected to lose up
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Express Politics8 May 2026
Reform candidate says 'death, taxes and Labour ruining our lives' only guarantees in life
Reform UK's Cllr Sam Journet predicted a clean sweep of all 14 Essex council seats as Labour's local election bloodbath deepened across Britain.
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Express Politics8 May 2026
Nigel Farage speech in full after 'historic' Reform local election win over Labour
Reform UK leader breaks silence as his party surges in early local election results.
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Express Politics8 May 2026
Labour minister admits winter fuel payments is still 'biggest issue' among voters
A Labour MP said the debacle was the biggest issue mentioned by voters during the local election campaign.
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Express Politics8 May 2026
Nadhim Zahawi skewers the Chancellor live on Sky: 'Rachel Reeves is just hiding!'
Reform's Nadhim Zahawi branded Rachel Reeves a no-show live on Sky News as breaking results confirmed Labour had lost control of Hartlepool.
Express Politics8 May 2026
Furious Labour MP calls for Keir Starmer to resign after losing Hartlepool to Reform
'I think the very best thing the Prime Minister could do now is address the nation tomorrow and set out a timetable for his departure'
Express Politics8 May 2026
Reform UK hails 'meteoric' results as Labour in meltdown
Reform UK is on course for a landmark haul of seats in the 2026 local elections as Labour may lose one deat for the first time since 1979
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Express Politics7 May 2026
Local elections results LIVE: Nightmare for Starmer as Farage set for huge gains
Polls have closed with the first results due overnight - follow live
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BBC Politics7 May 2026
Six things to watch out for in the Scottish election
Results are expected to be announced across the country from early on Friday afternoon.
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