Mapped: the elections that could deliver ‘unprecedented’ losses for Labour
Labour is facing the prospect of unprecedented losses in the May 2026 local and devolved elections, with polling indicating a significant drop in vote share across England, Wales, and Scotland. The party could fall to third place in Wales, where it has long dominated, as support shifts to Reform, Plaid Cymru, and other parties. The results are expected to intensify pressure on Keir Starmer's leadership ahead of the next general election.
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Composite: Guardian Design/PAView image in fullscreen Composite: Guardian Design/PAMay 2026 electionsMapped: the elections that could deliver ‘unprecedented’ losses for LabourAll signs point to a record-low performance for Labour in May in what will be a moment of high jeopardy for Keir StarmerAlex Clark and Ashley KirkThu 30 Apr 2026 04.28 EDTFirst published on Thu 23 Apr 2026 02.00 EDTShareLabour is on track for its worst local election performance next Thursday, data analysed by the Guardian shows, in a blow that will pile further pressure on Keir Starmer’s leadership.Barring a drastic change in fortunes, Labour’s vote-share could fall to historic lows across elections for councils in England and devolved parliaments in Wales and Scotland on 7 May, with big gains for Reform, the Greens…
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