A jubilant Nigel Farage heralded “historic change in British politics” as he suggested local election results showed Reform UK was on course for a general election victory.While many local election results are still to be declared,

Reform UK has surged in the local and regional body elections held in England, Scotland and Wales. This is the biggest election since 2024, when the Keir Starmer-led Labour government came to power. The development comes as the 63-year-old Starmer has been under fire over the Peter Mandelson scandal.

LABOUR has lost Sunderland to Reform as Nigel Farage’s party continues to make huge gains – while Sir Keir Starmer faces fresh pressure on his premiership. The Prime Minister’s

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Polls have closed in elections across Scotland, Wales and parts of England that could prove a decisive moment in Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership.Labour is expected to suffer heavy losses throughout the country as the party languishes in the polls and faces challenges from Reform UK to the right and an insurgent Green Party to the left.

FT political correspondent Anna Gross in Barnsley talks to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, and supporters and critics in the days before local elections on May 7

Political insurgents Reform UK are set to make huge gains in British local elections tomorrow, as the right-wing populist, anti-immigrant party draws increasing support from angry voters.

Local elections are taking place in London and across England, with crucial votes also happening in Scotland and Wales