Reform UK's recent electoral success marks a significant moment in UK politics, stemming from rising rightwing populism and perceived failures of established parties. They've gained nearly 650 council seats, reflecting a surge in support just seven years after their inception from Ukip and the Brexit party. This victory raises questions about long-standing political and economic issues, big tech's impact on misinformation, and concerns over living standards. The implications of these wins necessitate a deeper examination of societal attitudes and the responsibilities of mainstream media.
With the full picture of Thursday's results now in, one thing is clear: just seven years after forming out of the bones of Ukip and the Brexit party, Reform has had a sweeping victory across large swathes of English councils.
In the coming weeks, there will be plenty of time for postmortems on how exactly we got here - the decades-long political and economic failings that have enabled a party whose selected candidates have compared black people to savages and praised Hitler to get a hold on the levers of government.
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