England's Biggest Local Elections: Reform UK Surge

0:00On April 18th, tomorrow, May 7th, England hits the polls for its biggest local elections since Labour's general election suite back in July 20th. 24. Nearly 25,000 candidates are battling for over 5,000 seats across 136 councils. Reform UK is throwing in around 4,800 contenders, neck and neck with Labour and edging out the Conservatives. Reform UK surge stands out. With the Greens fielding almost 4,500 and the Liberal Democrats just under 4,000, smaller parties and independence make up over 2,000 more. Labour's defending some 2,300 seats, while the Conservatives hold just 1,236, putting real pressure, on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer if they draw big. These results could signal shifts in voter mood, especially with Reform UK gaining ground from recent by-elections and defections. The Lib Dems defend 700 seats, Greens 194, and Reform just 83, so gains here might reshape

1:02local power. A couple of wards in St. Helens and Berry got postponed due to candidate deaths, but May Oral races are on in Coiton, Hackney, Lewisham, Newham, Tower, Hamlets, and Wofford. Polls open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. tomorrow. Expect first counts hours after polls close, most on Friday May 8th, wrapping up by Saturday May 9th evening. Keep in eyes they roll in to see who's really leading the pack.