[UK Local Election Seat Update] Reform 95, Lib Dem 16, Labour 10, Green 6, Conservative 12, Other 6; Labour loses 3 councils to no overall control, with Reform gaining the most seats in those councils

The recent UK local election results indicate a significant shift in the political landscape, with Reform gaining the most seats and Labour losing control of three councils.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 8 May 2026, 01:47 UTCOn the live feed at 01:27 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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Tamworth, Hartlepool and Redditch the 3 councils that Labour lost to NOC; Reform performing well in all councils.

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This outcome could reflect broader voter sentiment against the traditional parties, potentially influencing future policy and political stability, which may affect market conditions and risk sentiment going forward.

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