Could Lib Dems become the biggest party in English local government?
The Liberal Democrats are on track to increase their number of councillors in England for an unprecedented eighth consecutive local election, potentially becoming the largest party in English local government depending on results and losses by Conservatives and Labour. Despite ranking fifth in national polls, the party believes shifting voter loyalties and tactical voting against Reform UK could boost their local performance. Their campaign focuses on cost-of-living issues, criticism of Nigel Farage and Donald Trump, and targeted digital outreach in both traditional strongholds and new areas.
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Lib Dem supporters attend the party’s local election campaign in Birmingham. They are expected to increase their number of councillors in England for an unprecedented eighth set of local elections in a row. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/GettyView image in fullscreenLib Dem supporters attend the party’s local election campaign in Birmingham. They are expected to increase their number of councillors in England for an unprecedented eighth set of local elections in a row. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/GettyLiberal DemocratsCould Lib Dems become the biggest party in English local government?With voter loyalty a distant memory, the Lib Dems’ cost of living policies and criticism of Trump could gain them ground Peter Walker Senior political correspondentThu 30 Apr 2026 06.30 EDTLast modified…
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