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The ruling Labour Party has suffered a heavy defeat in England's local elections, losing more than 1,300 seats, and the Labour Party is also facing a historic setback in Wales.
In Britain's local elections, the far-right Reform UK party has emerged as the largest party, surpassing the two main traditional parties.
Out of more than 5,000 local elections in Britain, the results of 4,500 seats have been announced, according to which Reform UK is ahead by more than 1,400 seats.
According to the BBC, the Reform Party in England won more than 140 seats, while the Labour Party came in second with 927 seats.
Nigel's right-wing party, Reform UK, is poised to capture large swathes of the Labour Party.
According to media reports, Reform UK has already won 12 seats in Hartlepool, while Reform UK has won 15 seats in Halton.
In addition, Labour lost 20 seats in Wigan, while Reform gained 23.
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| Nigel Farage's right-wing Reform UK party also took decades-old strongholds from the Labour Party.—Photo: Reuters |
In addition, Labour lost 20 seats in Wigan, while Reform gained 23.
Conservative voters also turned to Reform UK in large numbers.
According to media reports, the Labour Party's defeat has raised further questions about the leadership of Prime Minister Keir Starmer and calls for his resignation have gained momentum.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reportedly refused to resign, saying he will not plunge the country into chaos by resigning.
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