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Substantial win for Nigel Farage's Reform UK in local elections

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Substantial win for Nigel Farage's Reform UK in local elections

The labor party is on the ropes in England as the results of local elections being counted show the far-right making substantial gains. The governing party has lost control of a number of councils... and pressure is piling on Keir Starmer -- with some calling for the Prime Minister to resign. Details by FRANCE 24's correspondent in London, Bénédicte Paviot.

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Try again © France 24 05:31 Substantial win for Nigel Farage's Reform UK in local elections Europe Issued on: 08/05/2026 - 17:40 Share The labor party is on the ropes in England as the results of local elections being counted show the far-right making substantial gains. The governing party has lost control of a number of councils... and pressure is piling on Keir Starmer -- with some calling for the Prime Minister to resign. Details by FRANCE 24's correspondent in London, Bénédicte Paviot.

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