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England Prepares for Pivotal Local Elections as Reform UK Leads Polls

With voter disillusionment at a high, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK challenges Labour and Conservatives in a major test of political leadership and party loyalty.

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Overview

  • Over 1,600 council seats, six mayoralties, and a parliamentary by-election in Runcorn and Helsby are up for grabs in England’s May 1 local elections.
  • Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, leads national polls at 26% and is fielding the most candidates, signaling a potential political shift in traditional party dominance.
  • Labour and the Conservatives brace for significant losses, with experts predicting the Tories could lose around 500 council seats, while Labour faces challenges in key areas like Doncaster and Runcorn.
  • Voter disillusionment with traditional parties is driving support for Reform, with many seeing the elections as an opportunity to express dissatisfaction with national policies.
  • Key contests include mayoral races in Greater Lincolnshire and Hull, where Reform is favored, and the Runcorn by-election, which could mark a breakthrough for Farage’s party.