Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Reform UK Surges as Labour, Conservatives Face Major Losses

5/11/2025

50 8

Summary

Story summary

Reform UK made waves in the recent local elections, seizing 677 councillors and taking control of 10 councils, while Labour and Conservatives faced a staggering loss of two-thirds of their seats. This shift reflects a deepening electoral fragmentation and waning public trust in politics, with 52% of citizens now advocating for a National Commission on Electoral Reform and a move towards proportional representation.

1 of 1

Story summary

Reform UK made waves in the recent local elections, seizing 677 councillors and taking control of 10 councils, while Labour and Conservatives faced a staggering loss of two-thirds of their seats. This shift reflects a deepening electoral fragmentation and waning public trust in politics, with 52% of citizens now advocating for a National Commission on Electoral Reform and a move towards proportional representation.