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Labour braces for heavy losses in UK local elections

Labour is facing major losses as results are counted and Reform UK gains in England.
WHO: Keir Starmer
WHAT: Labour faces heavy losses in UK local elections as councils change hands
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 5:43 AM ET
WHERE: England
WHY: The election results are being counted overnight, with Reform UK making gains.
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