UK’s main parties shocked by local election results Reform snatched seats
Reform Party Emerges as UK’s Main Opposition After Stunning Local Election Success
The Reform Party, led by Nigel Farage, has solidified its position as the primary rival to the UK’s two major parties—the Conservatives (tories) and Labor (Whigs)—and the main opposition to the ruling Labour Party following a remarkable victory in local elections.
According to a report by Webangah News Agency,citing Mehr News Agency and BBC World,Reform secured 677 out of approximately 1,600 council seats,many of which were previously held by the Conservatives.
BBC world noted that Reform took control of eight councils, including key strongholds like Kent and Staffordshire, while also gaining authority over Doncaster—Labour’s sole defending council. additionally, Durham Council, predominantly under Labour’s control before the election, was handed to Reform.
This marks Reform’s first-ever takeover of UK councils and a debut triumph in mayoral elections. A jubilant Farage declared these results prove Reform has replaced the Tories as the principal opposition to Prime Minister Keir starmer‘s ruling Labour Party.
The local elections—held across 23 predominantly rural and suburban councils—served as Labour’s first major electoral test sence its landslide victory in last year’s general election.
With votes counted from 1,067 out of 1,400 polling stations so far:
- Reform leads at 32%,
- Labour trails at 19%,
- Conservatives follow with 18%.
Breakdown of Vote Share:
- Reform: 32%
- labour: 19%
- Conservatives: 18%
- Liberal Democrats: 16%
- Green party: 7%
- Others: 8%
