LABOUR is on course to lose almost 2,000 councillors in next week’s local elections — as Andy Burnham warns a post-poll “change of course” is needed.
A devastating new forecast predicts the worst mid-term result for a governing party in three decades.
A devastating new forecast predicts the worst mid-term result for a governing party in three decades Credit: PA
The forecast for the May local elections paints a bleak picture for Labour and the Conservatives
Pollster Lord Robert Hayward says PM Sir will concede 1,850 seats in a nationwide thrashing.
The party is also expected to lose power in to Plaid Cymru for the first time in history, and fail to unseat the scandal-prone from Holyrood.
is projected to be the biggest winner on May 7 by gaining around 1,550 councillors.
The Greens are expected to win another 500 seats and the Lib Dems around 150.
Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour is on course to lose almost 2,000 councillors in next week’s local elections Credit: EPA
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK are expected to be the big winners at the local elections Credit: Reuters
are set to lose 600 but regain some local authorities in London.
’s battering will likely spark a fresh rebellion against Sir Keir who is already feeling the heat over the scandal.
, who has harboured leadership ambitions, refused to back Sir Keir staying on — or rule out his own return to Westminster.
He told Bloomberg Labour must “pull through on a different course” to win back voters.
Zack Polanski’s Green Party are expected to win around 500 seats in the upcoming elections Credit: Getty
Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has warned that Labour may require a change of course Credit: AFP
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