Several frontbenchers told the Guardian they agreed the prime minister’s time in office should not go beyond the end of the year
2026 elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions
Keir Starmer has appointed former deputy leader Harriet Harman as his adviser on women and girls in his first post-election move.
Harman will work with ministers on work to tackle violence against women and girls, improving job prospects and increasing representation in parliament and public life, Downing Street said. She will report directly to the prime minister in the unpaid part-time role.
After 129 of 136 English councils had declared full results, Labour had lost control of 32 authorities and suffered a net loss of 1,051 seats.
Reform gained control of 13 councils and added 1,276 seats.
The Conservatives suffered a net loss of eight councils and 427 councillors.
The Liberal Democrats won three councils and gained a net 142 seats.
The Green party gained control of four councils and put on 306 councillors.
The SNP have 58 Holyrood seats, Labour 17, Reform 17, the Scottish Greens 15, the Conservatives 12 and the Liberal Democrats 10.
In Wales, Plaid Cymru have 43 seats in the Senedd, with Reform on 34, Labour on nine, the Conservatives on seven, the Greens on two and the Liberal Democrats on one.
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Author : Taz Ali
Publish date : 2026-05-09 09:20:00
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