Mapped: the elections that could deliver ‘unprecedented’ losses for Labour

Composite: Guardian Design/PAView image in fullscreen Composite: Guardian Design/PAMay 2026 electionsMapped: the elections that could deliver ‘unprecedented’ losses for LabourAll signs point to a record-low performance for Labour in May in what will be a moment of high jeopardy for Keir StarmerAlex Clark and Ashley KirkThu 30 Apr 2026 04.28 EDTFirst published on Thu 23 Apr 2026 02.00 EDTShareLabour is on track for its worst local election performance next Thursday, data analysed by the Guardian shows, in a blow that will pile further pressure on Keir Starmer’s leadership.Barring a drastic change in fortunes, Labour’s vote-share could fall to historic lows across elections for councils in England and devolved parliaments in Wales and Scotland on 7 May, with big gains for Reform, the Greens…

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