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Reform UK Shakes Up British Politics with Landmark Local Election Wins

Nigel Farage's party claims its first mayoralty, a parliamentary seat, and control of seven councils, challenging the dominance of Labour and Conservatives.

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Reform UK Party Leader Nigel Farage talks to the media after Sarah Pochin won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election at DCBL Halton Stadium, Widnes, Cheshire, on May 2.
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Overview

  • Reform UK achieved a major breakthrough, winning its first directly elected mayoralty in Greater Lincolnshire and a parliamentary seat in Runcorn and Helsby by just six votes.
  • The party took control of seven county councils, including Durham, Kent, and Staffordshire, and secured more council seats than all other parties combined.
  • Nigel Farage declared Reform UK as the main opposition party, asserting it has disrupted the traditional two-party system in British politics.
  • Labour leader Keir Starmer and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch acknowledged disappointing results, with both parties pledging to adapt their strategies.
  • The results highlight shifting voter loyalties, with Reform UK capitalizing on populist messaging and dissatisfaction with the established parties.