Local elections briefing: Starmer under huge pressure as Reform make major gains

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8 May 2026 • 2:49 PM MYT
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Local elections briefing: Starmer under huge pressure as Reform make major gains

  1. Labour haemorrhages seats and councils as early local election results see Reform make big gains.
  2. Reform on course for general election win, claims triumphant Farage.
  3. Labour MP calls for Starmer to step down after wife loses council seat to Reform.
  4. Andy Burnham withdraws from speech as Labour leadership speculation grows.
  5. Lib Dems take every Richmond seat after Greens lose five.
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