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Reform Poised for 1,500 Seats, Labour Drops to Fifth

4/28/2026

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Labour may drop to fifth in the 2026 English local elections, projected at 19 % and likely to hold only 616 seats.
Reform is forecast to win over 1,500 seats, sweeping Runcorn, Sunderland, Thurrock and Basildon.
The Greens could secure over 1,000 seats, taking majorities in Hackney and strong showings in Lambeth, Newham and Manchester.
Conservatives may lose just under half their seats but could gain in some London wards.

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Story summary

Labour may drop to fifth in the 2026 English local elections, projected at 19 % and likely to hold only 616 seats.
Reform is forecast to win over 1,500 seats, sweeping Runcorn, Sunderland, Thurrock and Basildon.
The Greens could secure over 1,000 seats, taking majorities in Hackney and strong showings in Lambeth, Newham and Manchester.
Conservatives may lose just under half their seats but could gain in some London wards.