Tory Setback: Sunak Faces Loss of 122 Councilors
Election results unfolded dramatically overnight, marking a challenging moment for Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party. Across several Leave-leaning council areas, the Tories faced a significant setback, while Reform UK celebrated notable progress.
Prime Minister Sunak experienced a nightmarish outcome, losing a substantial 122 councilors by Friday morning. Labour secured 53 gains, with the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party also bolstering their local representation by 17 and 13 councilors respectively.
Labour Gains Ground: Starmer’s Victory in Blackpool South
Sir Keir Starmer, buoyed by victory in the Blackpool South parliamentary by-election, gained control of key councils. Thurrock in Essex delivered a particularly significant boost for Labour, with eight gains tipping the scales against the Tories.
Reform UK’s Impact: Challenge to Conservative Dominance
Although Reform UK posed a formidable challenge to the Conservatives, particularly in Brexit heartlands, their impact fell short of an electoral breakthrough. Despite this, Paul Donaghy, Reform UK’s sole councilor, lost his Washington South seat to Labour.
In Blackpool South, Reform UK trailed the Conservatives by a narrow margin, while Labour celebrated a substantial swing, marking their third-largest from the Tories since World War II. Richard Tice of Reform UK emphasized the party’s role as a genuine opposition to Labour in the Red Wall, despite fielding candidates in only 15% of contested wards.
Battle in Sunderland: Reform UK Out Polls Conservatives
The Conservatives faced challenges not only in traditional strongholds but also in southern England, where the Liberal Democrats made significant gains. Reports suggest the Lib Dems are advancing in former Conservative heartlands, particularly in Oxfordshire, Hampshire, and Hertfordshire. Sunderland proved to be a battleground, with Reform UK outpolling the Conservatives in 16 of 25 wards, showcasing the shifting dynamics within the political landscape.
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Written By Malik Kamaldeen M.