Keir Starmer's Labour braces for heavy losses in UK local elections

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a media statement at 10 Downing Street in London, April 30, 2026.

Issued on: 08/05/2026 - 11:43

The far right are making gains in England as the results of local elections are counted overnight. The governing Labour party has lost control of a number of councils... and pressure is piling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer. While most results won’t be declared until later Friday, Reform UK — led by populist Nigel Farage — is on course for a major victory. Details by FRANCE 24’s correspondent in London, Bénédicte Paviot.

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