"Early results saw Labour haemorrhage hundreds of councillors and eight local authorities across England while Reform, the Greens and Liberal Democrats all made gains."
"In Wales, Labour is expected to lose the national vote for the first time in more than a century while the SNP appears likely to remain the largest party in Scotland after 19 years in power."
"Mr Starmer has already faced speculation about his leadership, with the Times reporting Energy Secretary Ed Miliband had urged the prime minister to set out a timetable for his departure. But Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy urged his party not to play "pass the parcel" with the leadership in response to the election results."
"A jubilant Mr Farage heralded a "historic change in British politics," telling reporters "there is no more left-right" as his outfit was "scoring stunning percentages in traditional old Labour areas". The Reform leader compared the substantial gains to clearing Becher's Brook, a famously difficult jump in the Grand National."
Labour lost hundreds of councillors and eight local authorities in England, while Reform, the Greens, and Liberal Democrats gained. Further vote counting continues in English local elections and contests for the Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd, with Labour expected to lose the Welsh national vote for the first time in more than a century. The SNP appears likely to remain the largest party in Scotland after 19 years in power. Speculation about Prime Minister Starmer’s leadership has emerged, including calls for a timetable for departure. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy urged Labour not to pass leadership concerns around. Reform leader Nigel Farage hailed early results as evidence of momentum toward a future general election, claiming support in traditional Labour areas and predicting continued voter backing.
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