“Labour lost nearly 1,500 councillors in the recent English local elections as Reform UK gained support and the Greens increased their share in London and other urban areas.”

• Multiple reputable UK news outlets report that Labour lost over 1,200‑1,300 council seats in the English local elections, with Reform UK gaining roughly 1,300 seats and the Greens making gains in London and other cities.
• The figure “nearly 1,500” is a slight over‑estimate but aligns with the overall scale of loss.

Multiple reputable UK news outlets report that Labour lost over 1,200‑1,300 council seats in the English local elections, with Reform UK gaining roughly 1,300 seats and the Greens making gains in London and other cities. The figure “nearly 1,500” is a slight over‑estimate but aligns with the overall scale of loss.